Quotes from David Michie

let go of the real source of our unhappiness: our own self-obsession. Stress, loneliness, pessimism, financial worries, and unhappy relationships all have one thing in common: they're all about "me".

When we see for ourselves there is a problem, change becomes much easier.

The light within glows strongest in the darkness.

the bond of blood. How strong it is, and how it has the power to reach across oceans.

being consistent and authentic are the keys to successful training.

What is the value of a label if the product inside isn't authentic?

we define love as 'the wish to give happiness to others.' If we practice love, then compassion arises quite naturally, for it is 'the wish to free others from suffering.

Generally speaking, motivation always comes first,

doing small acts with great love is our most precious gift, and not only for those we are helping. It is a wonderful paradox that when we help others, we, ourselves, are the first to benefit.

kinesiology uses muscle monitoring to identify stress patterns in the body.

There can come a time, witnessing the decline of a loved one, when the peace of physical death starts to seem preferable to the torture of continued living.

My little 'bodhicatva,'" he will sometimes call me, a play on bodhisattva, a Sanskrit term that in Buddhism refers to an enlightened being.

Most of our behaviour is automatic, operating without the need for conscious thought.

And it is exactly because many humans embrace routine that we even consider allowing them to share our homes, let alone retain them as members

What seems devastating at the time can turn out to be a new beginning, a different chapter.

And it is exactly because many humans embrace routine that we even consider allowing them to share our homes, let alone retain them as members of our staff.

When you have that contentment within, whether or not you achieve your goals, I think success becomes more likely." "The paradox of nonattachment," agreed Serena.

Our life as a human being with some leisure and good fortune is not to be squandered. It's an opportunity that's rare and priceless. When we truly know this, we are profoundly grateful for the potential that each day brings.

a life lived in fear is no life at all.

there is no such thing as permanence or solidity—that every thing and every being in this world is undergoing constant change.

impulse control is critical if we are to cultivate the habits of success.

He is a very special person, you know." I did know, because he always made sure my milk was warm—but not too hot—before giving it to me.

Buddha: 'Though one man may conquer a thousand men a thousand times in battle, he who conquers himself is the greatest warrior.

happiness and inner peace. To have this person, thing or outcome in my life—how wonderful! But it is not necessary for my fundamental wellbeing.