Never let the sun go down upon your anger.

There is nothing selfish about enjoying yourself. In fact, as wise people have long said and psychologists have since discovered, happiness makes people less self-focused and more altruistic.

Most people are grateful because they are happy. Wise people are happy because they're grateful.

What we get from each moment depends on the attention we give it, and the quality of our experience reflects the quality of our awareness.

Keeping a [journal] need not be a major chore-just a few minutes of notes each day can be valuable. Writing crystallizes insights, fools the defense of forgetfulness, and builds a collection of ideas and reflections that can spur further insights even years later.

Emotions of the sould should be watched, regulary examined, and kept well balanced.