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During World War II, an unknown Jew, hiding from the Nazis scratched these words into the wall of a cellar:
- I believe in the sun, even when it is not shining.
- I believe in love, even when feeling it not.
- I believe in God, even when He is silent.

Your brain has a built-in mechanism to assess when it's time to quit. Listen to its quiet voice.

"EX-PRESS GRATITUDE—never let the things you WANT make you forget about the things you HAVE" and "CULTIVATE OPTIMISM. Stay positive. When it rains, look for Rainbows. When it's dark, look for Stars."

Wellness is not the state of being, but a state of action.
Affection - a six second kiss, a twenty second hug, or a six minute of snuggling after sex helps to relieve stress.

Physical activity is the single most efficient strategy for completing the stress response cycle.

The lion’s analogy regarding stress is great!