“If a negative thought arose, I’d repeat a positive one eight times in a row to counteract it. Soon, I began loving myself, imperfections and all. I stopped comparing myself to others (never compare yourself to others), and at last I started to look good to myself.”
― Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
― Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
“If you’re not certain of the value of mentorship, think of how many elite athletes or professional sports teams train without a coach. Zero. How many of your favorite films are made without a producer or director? Zero. How many of the best schools in the world function without teachers? Zero. It’s safe to say that every great leader, in any field, first had a great mentor. Finding a mentor who inspires and guides your growth is a life-changing experience. Mentors help us to transcend the limits, or perceived limits, of our abilities. A mentor can be anyone who teaches us and helps us to grow in ways we couldn’t have on our own.”
― Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
― Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
“I’m often reminded of Nichiren’s words: “Life itself is the most precious of all treasures. Even one extra day of life is worth more than ten million coins of gold.”
― Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
― Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
“I’ve never met anyone who didn’t have problems of one sort or another. If we find ourselves without any problems, it’s just a matter of time until something pops up. That’s life!”
― Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
― Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
“Don’t worry if you think you’re the only one facing challenges. If the people around you don’t seem to have problems, that just means you don’t know them well enough to see their troubles, or they’re very good at hiding them. Problems are inescapable for all living beings. As Nichiren said: “No one can avoid problems, not even sages.” Living a joyful life, I’ve found, is not about trying to avoid the unavoidable. Joy comes from summoning a strong life force to overcome problems, from the smallest irritation to the biggest disaster”
― Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
― Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
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