Subhadra

“PHILOSOPHER: Instead of seeking approval, one has to approve oneself, with one’s own mind.”
― Ichiro Kishimi, The Courage to be Happy: True Contentment Is In Your Power

“PHILOSOPHER: Then, let’s dance in earnest the moments of the here and now, and live in earnest. Do not look at the past, and do not look at the future. One lives each complete moment like a dance. There is no need to compete with anyone, and one has no use for destinations. As long as you are dancing, you will get somewhere.”
― Fumitake Koga Ichiro Kishimi

“We do not lack ability. We just lack courage. It all comes down to courage.”
― Ichiro Kishimi, The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness

“When we try to change our lifestyles, we put our great courage to the test. There is the anxiety generated by changing, and the disappointment attendant to not changing. I am sure you have selected the latter.”
― Ichiro Kishimi, The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness