Ralph Marston

“Let your mind see every detail of your own special version of the very best that life can be. If you could make the world exactly to your liking, consider very specifically just how that world would be. If you could spend your time doing precisely what you wish, how would the moments of your life be lived?”

“The keys to patience are acceptance and faith. Accept things as they are, and look realistically at the world around you. Have faith in yourself and in the direction you have chosen.”

“Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.”

“If you so choose, every mistake can lead to greater understanding and effectiveness. If you so choose, every frustration can help you to be more patient and more persistent.”

“Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.”

“Take your mind off the problems for a moment, and focus on the positive possibilities. Consider how very much you are able to do.”

“The direction of your focus is the direction your life will move. Let yourself move toward what is good, valuable, strong and true.”

“What if you gave someone a gift, and they neglected to thank you for it - would you be likely to give them another? Life is the same way. In order to attract more of the blessings that life has to offer, you must truly appreciate what you already have.”

“Enjoy doing nothing, and you can enjoy doing anything. Enjoy having nothing, and you can enjoy whatever you have.”

“Beset by a difficult problem? Now is your chance to shine. Pick yourself up, get to work and get triumphantly through it.”

“Turn your attention for a while away from the worries and anxieties. Remind yourself of all your many blessings.”

“Look up from what you're doing and look around for a minute. See what a beautiful world you're in.”

“Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.”

“When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing - just sitting and looking at the sea, or watching the wind blowing the tree limbs, or waves rippling on a pond, a flickering candle or children playing in the park?”

“Live your days on the positive side of life, in tune with your most treasured values. And in each moment you'll have much to live for.”