Happiness for a reason is a form of misery because the reason can be taken away from you at any time. To be happy for no reason is the happiness you want to experience.

~ Vedanta teachings

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emotions, happiness, hope, love, peace, self-discovery, simplicity, wisdom — January 7, 2009

Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!”

~ Mavis Leyrer

curiosity, fear, happiness, hope, individuality, learning, passion, perception, self-discovery — December 2, 2008

‘If only I had more money’ is the easiest way to postpone the intense self-examination and decision-making necessary to create a life of enjoyment - now and not later.

~ Tim Ferriss

clarity, decision, empowerment, entrepreneurship, happiness, motivation, self-discovery, success — November 3, 2008

Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t.

~ Erica Jong

clarity, self-discovery, wisdom — October 27, 2008

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

~ Epitectus

empowerment, fear, happiness, hope, self-discovery, simplicity — October 24, 2008

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.

~ Carl Jung

empowerment, learning, negativity, self-discovery, wisdom — October 14, 2008