“People who meditate develop a habit of practicing sincere gratitude which helps them in all their relationships. It is a relationship-strengthening emotion because it requires us to see how we’ve been supported and affirmed by other people.”

Having a friend to listen to your problems and discuss them with you is the beginning of finding a solution.

Forgiveness is a complex concept. We must understand it thoroughly to be able to internalize it.

This happens with all relationships, not just in marriages. If we are not proactive in our relationships, they start to seem dry and become cumbersome. We have to have respect for the other person, which is reflected in how sensitively we treat them.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

Hot heads do not give good feedback – choose a better time.

Physical violence is inflicted with weapons, but emotional violence is inflicted with words; words can leave invisible scars that can take years, or even lifetimes, to heal.

To find your purpose in life, you must go on a journey of self-discovery.

We should deal with each other sensitively; our attitude towards life affects how we act in our relationships.

The paradox of our times is that those who have the most can often be the least satisfied.

When things are beyond your control and there is nothing you can do,why worry?

You need an attitude of service. You’re not just serving yourself. You help others to grow up and you grow with them.

Watch your thoughts, they turn into words. Watch your words, they turn into actions. Watch your actions, they turn into habits. Watch your habits, they turn into character. Watch your character, it turns into your destiny. It all begins with a thought.

Meditation can help us embrace our worries, our fear, our anger; and that is very healing. We let our own natural capacity of healing do the work.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

Our relationships are stronger when they contain a spiritual component. There are three different ways to become good friends with someone.