Quotes About Fulfillment

I saw this movie 'The Right Stuff' when I was in college, and it really rekindled my interest in being an astronaut. I started taking those steps, and then I realized it would be the chance of a lifetime. It would be a dream life: not just a job, but the whole life.

I think that instead of laying out ahead of time where my career is going to go, I try to make decisions that feel like they're the best steps for me in that moment.

If we did all the things we were capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.

Without needs, there are no solutions; and without solutions, it's virtually impossible to establish value.

The most thankful person is the most fully human.

Our prayers are granted as soon as we have prayed, even though the process of fulfilling our requests has not yet begun.

Take the fact that you were created to love. Your heart can find real joy only through love - through loving and being loved.

All that God is, will supply your need.

The value of old age depends upon the person who reaches it. To some men of early performance it is useless. To others, who are late to develop, it just enables them to finish the job.

The sudden disappointment of a hope leaves a scar which the ultimate fulfilment of that hope never entirely removes.

The sudden disappointment of a hope leaves a scar which the ultimate fulfillment of that hope never entirely removes.

People go on marrying because they can't resist natural forces, although many of them may know perfectly well that they are possibly buying a month's pleasure with a life's discomfort.

The tragedy is not to die, but to be wasted.

A landing place is a famous thing, but it is only enjoyable for a time by any mortal who deserves one at all.

I am not impressed with what people own. But I'm impressed with what they achieve. I'm proud to be a physician. Always strive to be the best in your field…. Don't chase money. If you are the best in your field, money will find you.

Financially independent people are happier than those in their same income/age cohort who are not financially secure.

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquillity and occupation which give happiness.

When thinking and self-reflection begin, since the experience of God is missing, some other form of happiness has to take its place, just for the sake of survival.

For human beings, the most daunting challenge is to become fully human. For to become fully human is to become fully divine.

life, you will fill me with joy in your presence.

We spend our waking moments," he said at last, "trying to be successful, because we can't think of anything else to do.

Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them." ~ Thomas Kinkade

I figured out, I guess, that the job just makes me happy if it's not number one. So if it all works, great. If it doesn't, I still go home, look at my kids, and I have a big smile on my face.

All things considered, the happiest epitaph to have etched on one's headstone is this: 'He never knew what hit him'.