“When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family, and friends.”

“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world, our feelings of loneliness and estrangement. These are narrow, constrictive states of mind. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.”

“A friend who understands your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile.”

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.”

“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.”

“It’s not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters.”

“There are better people in the world, do not let the worst do the worst to you, you deserve the best in life.”

“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?

“Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook, and broadens our perspective.”

“The only person you should strive to be better than, is the person you were yesterday. ”