And what’s true of the state of civilisation is equally true of your life: it was always already the case that you would never experience a life of perfect accomplishment or security.

The Right to be Needed . Can I use my gifts? In the long run, this most effectively meets the group need.

Even simply having goals can make us happier.

Because most people follow the rules most of the time, people who don’t can and often do catch their interaction partners off guard.

Death is no punishment to the believer: it is the gate of endless joy.

Take a moment and think of something that’s really bugging you. Now ask yourself why it bugs you. Chances are the answer will involve a failure of some sort.

Self-sufficiency’s near enemy is hyper-independence. It’s good to be able to look after yourself, but when independence turns into the fear of getting close to others, or fear of accepting help, you could find yourself isolated and overwhelmed.

One ad, one objective: clarity drives action.

Gravity explains the motions of the planets, but it cannot explain who sets the planets in motion.

Realize today’s best will not meet tomorrow’s challenges.