Quotes from Ralph Marston

Gratitude is the smile of love.

Your life is magnificent not because someone says it is, but because you choose to see it as such

The direction of your focus is the direction your life will move. Let yourself move toward what is good, valuable, strong and true

Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it. [at least it will feel like it!]

Never assume that you're stuck with the way things are. Life changes, and so can you.

You have created your fears. And you can choose to lay them to rest. You have created your dreams. And you can choose to bring them fully to life.

Enjoy doing nothing, and you can enjoy doing anything. Enjoy having nothing, and you can enjoy whatever you have.

Be appreciative of what's right with your life. In your gratitude is power to make it even better

Perfection in any endeavor is an aiming point. Let the desire for it push you, but don't let the absence of it stop you.

Live your days on the positive side of life, in tune with your most treasured values. And in each moment you'll have much to live for.

Choose to fully and graciously live life as it comes. The richest rewards by far are the ones to which you most sincerely give of yourself.

Let each moment be guided by positive purpose. And let your whole life express the beauty of who you truly are.

The quality of your commitments will determine the course of your life.

Though the universe is delightfully complex, life, at its heart, is not particularly complicated. Live true to who you are and though it won't always be easy, you'll live well.

Every moment spent in negativity is paid for with something truly priceless. That something is life.

Success requires both urgency and patience. Be urgent about making the effort, and patient about seeing the results.

What you are longing for is longing for you.

If you focus on the obstacles, then you give them more power. Instead focus on your purpose, on your most authentic and fundamental intentions.

Success is not a secret that is hidden from you.Success is a habit that is readily avaiable to you.

When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing - just sitting and looking at the sea, or watching the wind blowing the tree limbs, or waves rippling on a pond, a flickering candle or children playing in the park?

Your life is constantly nourished by your thoughts. Whatever the direction your life is moving, your thoughts have led you there.

Breathe in the sweet air of limitless possibility, and make life as rich as you know it can be.

Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations.

If you so choose, each day can be filled with even more joy than the one before. If you so choose, even the most seemingly random events can work in your favor.