Richard Carlson Quotes

Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness.

Circumstances don't make a person; they reveal him or her.

It seems that we have it backward in our society.

We tend to look up to people who are under a great deal of stress, who can handle loads of stress, and those who are under a great deal of pressure.

Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness.

The ill effects of thought come about when we forget that thought is a function of our consciousness... an ability that we as human beings have. We are the producers of our own thinking.

No one knows exactly where thought comes from, but it can be said that thought comes from the same place as whatever it is that beats our heart... it comes from being alive.

Our minds can work for us or against us at any given moment.

We can learn to accept and live with the natural psychological laws that govern us, understanding how to flow with life rather than struggle against it. We can return to our natural state of contentment.

Ask yourself this question: Will this matter a year from now?

The ability to honestly and quietly reflect on one's life is one of the most powerful tools for personal growth.