The definition of failure follows one’s ideas of what success is. I believe that success is being happy, yet unhappiness isn’t failure; it’s a temporary, passing condition, so recognize it for what it is.
“A ship is safe in harbour; but that’s not what ships are for.”
“A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on its own wings.”
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” — Maria Robinson
“The planet does not need more ‘successful’ people. But it does desperately need more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of every shape and form. It needs people who live well in their places. It needs people of moral courage willing to join the fight to make the world habitable and humane. And these needs have little to do with success as our culture has defined it.” — David Orr
Student says, “I am very discouraged. What should I do?” Master says, “Encourage others.”
“Do not be afraid to tie the first step, just because you cannot see the full path ahead. Trust that by taking one step at a time, the path will slowly reveal itself to you.”
“Everything will change when your desire to move on exceeds your desire to hold on.” — Alan H Cohen
“Limits apply only when one recognizes them.”