Quotes About Perspective

Why would they use up their precious moments for living by worrying about something they can't do anything about?

You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist, there is no 'The way' to do anything.

All blame is a waste of time. No matter how much fault you find with another, and regardless of how much you blame him, it will not change you.

Change your thinking, take responsibility for everything in your life.

Change your life by consciously choosing to be in a state of gratitude.

Listen more and speak less

Kahlil Gibran: "For in truth, it is life that gives unto life—while you, who deem yourself a giver, are but a witness." The witness is a compassionate observer, the part of you that is not in the world of form but rather is watching your form. Learning to cultivate it means that you get outside of yourself and watch what is happening in your life, all from the perspective of being the observer.

never assume that you know what's best for anyone.

You can never predict how someone you love will react to another human being, but if they choose to be affectionate or loving you can only experience the immobility of jealousy if you see their decisions as having anything to do with you. That is your choice. If a partner loves another, he isn't being "unfair," he is simply being. If you label it unfair, you'll probably

Earth is heaven. Or hell. Your choice.

When you live from the perspective of being able to say, "I don't know for certain, but I'm willing to listen," you become a person whom others identify with.

I don't think we've researched the importance of laughter enough, how good it feels to laugh and how therapeutic it is to be able to laugh at ourselves and others and not take life so seriously

have you really lived 10,000 or more days or have you lived one day, 10,000 or more times? A good question to ask yourself as you work toward more spontaneity in your life.

change how you see what's here now in your life, for then it will become exactly what you need in order to be happy.

All the great heroes of your life have taught you nothing. And they are no better than you, in any way. Politicians, actors, athletes, rock-stars, your boss, therapist, teacher, spouse, or whoever, are just skillful at what they do—nothing more.

When you update your view of the most important things in your life, the world around you is going to seem very different.

As you read the next two sections, please keep an open mind, even if what you read conflicts with what you've believed all your life!

All rights and wrongs of every description represent shoulds of one kind or another. And the shoulds get in your way, particularly when they conflict with another person's need to have his own as well.

knowing that your ability to live peacefully and happily isn't dependent on how much stuff you add to your life.

the incredible power of intention that is everyone's birthright if they choose to change the way they look at things.

I'm telling you that virtually everything in your life boils down to what kinds of attitudes or beliefs you have about any given situation.

In essence, I'm urging you to stop taking your life so personally. You can end any and all suffering by reminding yourself that nothing in the universe is personal. Of course you've been taught to take life very personally, but this is an illusion. Tame your ego, and absolutely free yourself from ever taking anything personally.

When you prioritize your life, you'll find that love and a feeling of abundance are not only what you desire, but these two principles are instantly available because you've changed the way you look at the world. From this new perspective, you'll feel totally loved and wealthy in all ways.

Every single problem that you have in your life, you experience in your mind.