Steve Maraboli

“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.”

“Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.”

“Dare to Be When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back. When the...”

“Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.”

“Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them.”

“It’s a lack of clarity that creates chaos and frustration. Those emotions are poison to any living goal.”

“You didn't just cheat on me; you cheated on us. You didn't just break my heart; you broke our future.”

“Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside will change along with it.”

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't.”

“I'm not crying because of you; you're not worth it. I'm crying because my delusion of who you were was shattered by the truth of who you are.”

“The greatest enemy to fear is truth.”

“You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.”

“Don't give up! It's not over. The universe is balanced. Every set-back bears with it the seeds of a come-back.”

“If people refuse to look at you in a new light and they can only see you for what you were, only see you for the mistakes you've made, if they don't realize that you are not your mistakes, then they have to go.”

“The strong-minded rise to the challenge of their goals and dreams. The weak-minded become haters.”

“I will not try to convince you to love me, to respect me, to commit to me. I deserve better than that; I AM BETTER THAN THAT...Goodbye.”

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.”

“The strength of a man isn't seen in the power of his arms. It's seen in the love with which he EMBRACES you.”

“Be careful… not all are what they seem. Some people pretend to be the beach, but they’re actually quicksand.”

“When was the last time you woke up and realized that today could be the best day of your life?”

“‎Today is a new day. It's a day you have never seen before and will never see again. Stop telling yourself the 'same crap, different day' lie! How many days has that lie stolen from you? Seize the wonder and uniqueness of today! Recognize that throughout this beautiful day, you have an incredible am...”

“Renew, release, let go. Yesterday’s gone. There’s nothing you can do to bring it back. You can’t “should’ve” done something. You can only DO something. Renew yourself. Release that attachment. Today is a new day!”

“It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.”

“The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts - it gives you what you demand with your actions.”

“Perfectly Imperfect We have all heard that no two snowflakes are alike. Each snowflake takes the perfect form for the maximum efficiency and effectiveness for its journey. And while the universal force of gravity gives them a shared destination, the expansive space in the air gives each snowflake th...”

“A new day: Be open enough to see opportunities. Be wise enough to be grateful. Be courageous enough to be happy.”

“Stop giving your life away to other people.”

“Those with a grateful mindset tend to see the message in the mess. And even though life may knock them down, the grateful find reasons, if even small ones, to get up.”

“At the end of the day, let there be no excuses, no explanations, no regrets.”

“This new day has greeted us with no rules; unconditional opportunity. Do not dilute the power of this new day with the hardship of yesterday. Greet this day the way it has greeted you; with open arms and endless possibility.”

“I want to be in a relationship where you telling me you love me is just a ceremonious validation of what you already show me.”

“God is the composer; you are the song.”

“No matter what the cause, God is only as willing as you are.”

“When you hold a grudge, you want someone else’s sorrow to reflect your level of hurt but the two rarely meet.”

“Don’t tell me about your god with your words. Show me about your god with your actions.”

“As for biblical or religious theory, I don’t ever want to fight about the details of the story, I want to live the reality of the message.”

“God didn’t give fear a body. God gave love a body.”

“Don't confuse poor decision-making with destiny. Own your mistakes. It’s ok; we all make them. Learn from them so they can empower you!”

“I will not live a stagnant life. I will explore the length, depth, and breadth of what this beautiful life offers. Wins and losses, love and heartbreak, laughter and tears... I’m not just here for the victories; I’m here for the scars. I refuse to experience anything less.”

“If you behave in a manner that poisons your relationship, don’t be surprised when it dies.”

“Stop blaming outside circumstances for your inside chaos.”

“There is a difference between talented people and gifted people.Talented people are good AT something; Gifted people ARE that something.”

“Get out of your own way… stop the paralysis by analysis… decide what you want, create a simple plan, and get moving!”

“Dream your dream; and realize that you are more than just the dreamer, you are the point of origin for its reality.”

“The victim mindset dilutes the human potential. By not accepting personal responsibility for our circumstances, we greatly reduce our power to change them.”

“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.”

“The more I understand the mind and the human experience, the more I begin to suspect there is no such thing as unhappiness; there is only ungratefulness.”

“Stop trying to 'fix' yourself; you're NOT broken! You are perfectly imperfect and powerful beyond measure.”

“This moment is yours and yours alone! Take charge, seize this moment and allow it to propel you to the high levels of an empowered life. Allow upon this fertile moment to be planted the seeds of your happiness and success.”

“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself. It is in this relationship that you set the standard for all others.”

“Stop wasting your time looking for the key to happiness… the door is open and unlocked… just walk through it.”

“Blame is the creed of the disempowered.”

“Learn from your history, but don’t live in it.”

“I don’t really RE-define things in my life as much as I UN-define them. Instead of changing the placement of psychological walls, I remove them.”

“Free yourself from the burden of feeling the need to hold on to anything. Let go… you are a part of everything.”

“And you see it happening more, it’s crazy to watch. Whether in politics, or corporate, or even sports lately… women being expected to answer and even apologize for over achievement or wanting equal pay. But what message are we sending? Win, but not too much. Celebrate, but not too much. Be empowered...”

“I’m not distracted by the verbal blah blah... Behavior speaks... You either produce excuses or results. The rest is just noise.”

“On your quest to spirituality it is often required to suspend your rationality; but true spirituality asks that you enhance your rationality.”

“The power to change your life lies in the simplest of steps.”

“You have been blessed with immeasurable power to make positive changes in your life.”

“Don't think that just because you made it to the next level that the haters and naysayers disappear. Remember, new levels bring new devils.”

“Make a pact with yourself today to not be defined by your past. Instead, shake things up today! Live through today. Don’t just exist through it - LIVE through it!”

“Do not sabotage your new relationship with your last relationship’s poison.”

“A grateful mindset can set you free from the prison of disempowerment and the shackles of misery.”

“Sometimes problems don’t require a solution to solve them; instead they require maturity to outgrow them.”

“She is delightfully chaotic; a beautiful mess. Loving her is a splendid adventure.”

“Let today be the day you finally release yourself from the imprisonment of past grudges and anger. Simplify your life. Let go of the poisonous past and live the abundantly beautiful present... today.”

“Relationships: If you put up with it, you’re going to end up with it. Set the standard you want and don’t settle for less.”

“You’re frustrated because you keep waiting for the blooming of flowers of which you have yet to sow the seeds.”

“Allow yourself to enjoy each happy moment in your life.”

“Success is something you experience when you act accordingly. Success is not something you have, it’s something you do.”

“100% of a Guru’s marketing plan depends on you holding the belief that you are not enough; that you were created less equipped than necessary to fulfill your purpose. What if you let go of that belief and connected with the truth of your innate power to change and shape your life? You ARE enough. Yo...”