“You think that the goal is to be over there, and we say the goal is the journey over there; the goal is the fun you have along the way

“Ships don’t sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don’t let what’s happening around you get inside you and weigh

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” ~Jon Kabat- Zinn   Over the years I’ve talked to a lot of people about that one love, the one

  “To create more positive results in your life, replace ‘if only’ with ‘next time’.” ~Celestine Chua  Most of us start each year with good intentions. We have a list of

“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world.” ~Marcus Aurelius At the end of August I moved to Madison, Wisconsin. This was my second major

Independence. be happy with yourself before you try being happy with someone Else. In a day and age where everyone is trying to find their soulmate and the person they will

“There are times when alone is the best place to be.” ~Unknown   Some people think it’s awful to spend time alone—that it means you’re antisocial or no one needs you.  Some

“Man stands in his own shadow and wonders why it’s dark.” ~Zen Proverb    I’m an emotional, sensitive person with a lot of empathy for others. I’ve found myself feeling torn

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.” ~Buddha     I used to teach Adult Upgrading. My students

“Peace begins with a smile.” ~Mother Theresa     Minor things can trigger bad days, whether it’s a having a tiff with your roommate, getting stuck in traffic, or just waking up