"When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with our friends or family, we blame the other person. But if we know how to take care of them, they will grow well, like the lettuce. Blaming has no positive effect at all, nor does trying to persuade using reason and argument. That is my experience. No blame, no reasoning, no argument, just understanding. If you understand, and you show that you understand, you can love, and the situation will change."
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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How To End Each Day
"Always end the day with a positive thought. No matter how hard things were, tomorrow’s a fresh opportunity to make it better."
— Author Unknown
Your Strength Emerges
"What we do not see, what most of us never suspect of existing, is the silent but irresistible power which comes to the rescue of those who fight on in the face of discouragement."
— Napoleon Hill
Where Is Your Attention Focused?
"Dwelling on the negative simply contributes to its power."
— Shirley Maclaine
When We Help Each Another
"As you start your day, remember this: You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins."
— Jim Stovall