“Feeling sorry for ourselves is the most useless waste of energy on the planet. It does absolutely no good. We can't let our circumstances or what others do or don't do control us. We can decide to be happy regardless.”

Joyce Meyer is an American Christian speaker and author. She is best known for her practical teachings on faith, healing, and overcoming adversity, blending biblical wisdom with accessible, relatable advice. Her work emphasizes personal transformation through a Christ-centered perspective.