Steve Maraboli

"Fear is the imaginary response to something that has not happened."

"The ability to passionately express opposing opinions is the greatest sign of a healthy democracy."

"It only takes a split second to smile and forget, yet to someone that needed it, it can last a lifetime. We should all smile more often."

"Stress is like a pulse, if you have it you're alive."

"Reading the Bible will help you get to know the word, but it's when you put it down and live your life that you get to know the author."

"The nourishment of our souls comes from the smiles of others."

"Those who have the ability to be grateful are the ones who have the ability to achieve greatness."

"I've learned that empowered thinking is a choice — a state of mind. It's the ability to enjoy a rose with no mind of the thorn. It's the ability to celebrate a life even though it has passed. It's seeing the flowers even during a rainstorm."

"Happiness has to do with your mindset, not with outside circumstance."

"When you're ready to make the change and you don't feel that you have the strength, know that you are connected with the same strength that moves the world; you just have to stop turning your back on it and connect with it."

"Change is the parent of progress."

"Embrace your spirituality but don't turn your back on your humanity."

"It's inspiring to see all the wonderfully amazing things that can happen in a day in which you participate."

"It is those who can see the invisible that can do the impossible."

"It is only with true love and compassion that we can begin to mend what is broken in the world. It is only these two blessed things that can begin to heal all the broken hearts."

"I am not arrogant enough to tell you what the future holds, but I am faithful enough to remind you who holds the future."

"A wrong turn doesn't end the journey. If you feel lost, just look at your map and get back on the road. The map will always lead you in the right direction."

"When you do what you love, the seemingly impossible becomes simply challenging, the laborious becomes purposeful resistance, the difficult loses its edge and is trampled by your progress."

"I'm not saying it's wrong to plan for the future. I'm warning not to make today a victim of those plans."

"Identify the things and people that make you feel unhappy and eliminate them from your life. Nothing good can come from them."

"The innate power you possess to achieve your dreams is immeasurable."

"Free yourself from the imprisonment of your own limiting beliefs and prejudices."

"Forget yesterday — it has already forgotten you. Don't sweat tomorrow — you haven't even met. Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift — today."

"We must transcend the illusion that money or power has any bearing on our worthiness as children of God."

"Being attached to the problems of yesterday or the insecurities of tomorrow will destroy your today."

"Your perceptions create your reality."

"Fear can only grow in darkness. Once you face fear with light, you win."

"Hiding from your history only shackles you to it. Instead, face it and free yourself."

"When you're in love, your soul feels healthy."

"Regret is a spiritual scar."

"When you find yourself in need of spiritual nourishment, it is in the opportunities to serve others that you will find the abundance you seek."

"Today greets you in the morning with an embrace and a kiss. How will you greet it back?"

"Remember, nothing in life comes labeled, YOU are the labeler."

"At the end of the day, let there be no excuses, no explanations, no regrets."

"How would your life change if your actions did all the talking and all you used your mouth for was to say please and thank you?"

"How would your life be different if … You renamed your "To-Do" list to your "Opportunities" list? Let today be the day … You look at each day as a treasure chest filled with limitless opportunities and take joy in checking many off your list."

"The empowered mind gravitates towards freedom and helps you break free of all limitations."

"A life by choice is one that is filled with love, happiness, and an appreciation of each day."

"Let the glow in your heart reflect in your soul."

"Search for contentment in each person you meet."

"In a strong relationship, you should love your companion more than you need them."

"It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on."

"Stop being a victim of your own circumstances"

"It is when we hurt that we learn."

"You cannot just speak change, you have to LIVE change!"

"Sometimes you have to take those first steps, take that leap of faith, and inspire God to catch you."

"How would your life be different if … You stopped validating your victim mentality? Let today be the day … You shake off your self-defeating drama and embrace your innate ability to recover and achieve."

"Today many will awaken with a fresh sense of inspiration. Why not you?"

"In this busy world, we should never be a stranger to love and compassion. It is the fertile soil in the garden of peace."

"I'm no longer being paralyzed by your opinion, I'm moving forward with my truth."