Patience and time do more than strength or passion. --Jean de La Fontaine
Walls
The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keep out the joy. --Jim Rohn
Fools Rage
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. —Proverbs 29:11
Essential Components
Three essential components of psychological health are 1. the ability to openly and honestly communicate thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with another, 2. the ability to honor agreements and disagreements, commonalities and distinctions, and 3. the ability to use personal resources to accomplish values-directed goals. --Steven R. Hobbs
If Pain Were Water
“If pain were water, the world would drown.” —Dennis Prager
Life Unlived
“The amount of death terror experienced is closely related to the amount of life unlived.” — Irvin D. Yalom
Tears and Joy
“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” —Psalm 126:5
5 Behaviors Guaranteed to Increase Happiness: #4 of 5
“Fill your life with positive, uplifting events.” —Dr. Stephen Marmer; December 9, 2022; The Dennis Prager Show
Many events, large and small, can contribute to this; focus on events that involve beauty, transcendence, and growth. Examples include: music, art, holidays, worship, literature, exercise, learning, spiritual moments, mentorships, and loyal friends. Anything screen-time related is highly unlikely to fall into this category.
Songs to a Heavy Heart
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. —Proverbs 25:20
The Walls We Build
“The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keep out the joy.” —Jim Rohn
Bad Attitude
“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” --Scott Hamilton
When I'm Chipper
“When I’m chipper, the week goes quicker!” —B., age 9
Don't Experience Pain
“Those who don’t experience pain are also addicts.” —Attributed to Dr. Stephen Marmer
Command Love
“We cannot command our love, but we can our actions.” —Arthur Conan Doyle
Sometimes It's Hard
“Sometimes it’s hard to talk feelings out.” —E., 9 years old