“Something wonderful begins to happen with the simple realization that life, like an automobile, is driven from the inside out, not the other way around. As you focus more on becoming more peaceful with where you are, rather than focusing on where you would rather be, you begin to find peace right now, in the present. Then, as you move around, try new things, and meet new people, you carry that sense of inner peace with you. It's absolutely true that, "Wherever you go, there you are.”
Richard Carlson“Ask yourself this question: 'Will this matter a year from now?”
Richard Carlson“The trick is to be grateful when your mood is high and graceful when it is low.”
Richard Carlson“Remember that everything has God's fingerprints on it.”
Richard Carlson“Spend a moment every day thinking of someone to love.”
Richard Carlson“Trust your intuitive heart.”
Richard Carlson“Every day tell at least one person something you like admire or appreciate about them.”
Richard Carlson“Ask yourself this question: will this matter a year from now?”
Richard Carlson“Every day, tell at least one person something you like, admire, or appreciate about them.”
Richard Carlson“Choose being kind over being right and you'll be right every time.”
Richard Carlson“Happiness is a state of mind, not a set of circumstances.”
Richard Carlson, You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective