Quotes from Gina Greenlee

Never underestimate the lingering effects of a dash of spontaneous comfort.

When life events mimic shattered glass, carefully locate the pieces then gently pick them up.

Sometimes we have to break down to break through.

Name the fears that are holding you back. It's the equivalent of flooding the boogeyman with light.

Treasure yourself for being, not doing.

As you consider your next move, practice this definition of trust: the willingness to take steps while simultaneously waiting for "instructions.

The notion of the perfect time is more than myth. It's the ultimate self-delusion.

Is there a place you can go to break away for a little while? If you haven't yet built your tree house, it's never too late to start.

To commune with your heart and soul, be willing to go out of your mind.

Forget black and white and try on gray. In hair color, wardrobe or life choices, it may feel more enlivening than you imagine.

Relinquish the notion of lost opportunity and try on a new reality: "Where I am is where I'm supposed to be.

Stand up for yourself by not standing yourself up.

Rather than resist rest and gravitate toward constant motion, let's experiment with letting go.

Each of us knows when it's time to wake, eat and rest. We don't need to read a clock for these activities; we need to listen.

Call it walking meditation or a neighborhood stroll; by whatever name suits you, rediscover the art of meandering.

When you feel yourself resisting differences, lean into them, instead, and have fun with what happens.

Whether by plane, bus or carpet, own the magic in your ride.

Keep moving. Your next big thing may be just around the corner.

When life hands you lemons, why stop at lemonade? Create an entire product line.

Take time for yourself. If you feel guilty eating lunch away from your desk or lingering in a bath, let the deprogramming begin.

Trust what feels true even if that truth requires you to ignore what you know.

Each of us has our definition of adventure: ending an unsatisfying relationship, returning to school, parachute jumping or training for a marathon. Go ahead. Get your thrill on.

Don't wait for a genie to grant your wishes. That power is yours.

In the changing weather of life, rather than drift with the currents or be cast about in storms, be the wind at your own back.