Today’s trials often pave the way to tomorrow’s triumphs.

Things are never as lovely as we may wish, nor as bleak as we may fear.

Compassion is the truest form of courage.

Life is right here, right now.

It is happening every moment, all around.

Look, pay attention, but don’t judge.

Plans often don’t work, but planning is essential.

Some things don’t change much over time.

Human nature is one of them.

Does hardship makes us beasts, or better human beings?

Recognize not only who you are, but who you might become.

Our true heroism reveals itself when we stop trying to be a hero.