Our story begins at home, but it doesn't have to end there.

They say nice guys finish last. That may be true, if the only people you're nice to are the ones who constantly disrespect you.

It is how we nurture the good and deal with the bad that ultimately shapes our destiny.

Fall in love with someone's spirit and character, first, and watch how attractive they become.

In most cases, the more you search for a physical cause of your pain, the further away you get from the true origins.

Happiness often relies on one character trait:
self-discipline.

The statement at the core of all disagreements: I'm right, you're wrong.

You may not always be able to identify a mean person. But, if you're unsure, one character to look out for is self-righteousness.

The elimination diet: Remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame, and worry. Then watch your health, and life, improve.

For the sake of your health and happiness, replace the loss that causes sadness with the thanks that yields gratitude.

Although to our automatic brain, change always means potential danger. In order to calm that brain, it means embracing change so to turn on the light in our mind and open the door to our true potential.

You may not always be able to identify an unhappy or meanspirited person. But, if you're unsure, one character to look out for is self-righteousness.

I will not allow my mistakes of the past compromise my hope for the future.

Belief will open the door, faith will help you see the light, but trust will lead you to the promised land.

Usually the opposite of what we fear is our greatest fear.

Faith is never blind when others see it in our actions.

The elimination diet:
Remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame, and worry.
Then watch your health, and life, improve.

12 Things To Ditch For A Great Day

Blame
Guilt
Worry
Regret
Resentment
Entitlement
Self-pity
Laziness
Negative attitude
Fear of embarrassment
Urge to one-up others
Your comfort zone.

Success occurs when we embrace our individual gifts and act accordingly. Failure occurs when we ignore our gifts, wish we had those belonging to another, and act accordingly to those wishes.

No matter how rough someone's life is, it's never an excuse to be mean.