"So, what should each of us say to every trial we face? This is what I've trained for, for this is my discipline."
Epictetus
Karma is your own doing.
"Italians have a way of saying "I love you" that is particularly instructive: Ti voglio bene, they say. It means "I want your good" - I want what's best for you."
Luke Burgis
Live. Be strong. Embrace the journey.
"I freed a thousand slaves; I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves."
Harriet Tubma
Wealth means nothing if health and love rot.
"If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?"
Rumi
Deny reality, and it haunts you.
"Almost every person I admire has a quiet life at home with someone they love, working on projects they love - designing their life as they love."
Vizi Andrei
Darkness doesn't last forever.
I had skin cancer a few years ago. These days, I tend to cover up and use sunscreen when there’s a risk of getting burned. Otherwise, I try to get as much sunlight as possible, though it can be challenging in the UK. 🌧️
"Conquer yourself rather than the world."
Rene Descartes
Never interrupt compounding.
"Worrying is betting against one self."
Terence McKenna
Happiness is in how you think.
"If we are unduly absorbed in improving our lives we may forget altogether to live them."
Alan Watts
A calm mind is real strength.
"All sins are attempts to fill voids."
Simone Weil
Daily growth comes from letting go.