Daily quote |
Norman Vincent PealeOne of the greatest moments in anybody's developing experience is when he no longer tries to hide from himself but determines to get acquainted with himself as he really is. Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory. Promises are like crying babies in a theater, they should be carried out at once. Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex. Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have. The Gateway to Christianity is not through an intricate labyrinth of dogma, but by a simple belief in the person of Christ. The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence. The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have. There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment. |