Coach Kenji

The habit of being happy enables one to be freed, or largely freed, from domination of outside conditions. - Robert Louis Stevenson

People who have faith in life are like swimmers who entrust themselves to a rushing river. They neither abandon themselves to its current nor try to resist it. Rather, they adjust their every movement to the watercourse, use it with purpose and skill, and enjoy the adventure. - David Steindl-Rast

When all else fails, remember the Monty Python mantra of the Black Plague victim: “I’m not dead!” It’s all a matter of perspective. - John Tierney

As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful. - Dalai Lama

The most delightful surprise in life is to suddenly recognize your own worth. - Maxwell Maltz

When I dare to be powerful -- to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid. - Audre Lorde

Compassion is the Anti-Lottery, you might think you’ll win squat in The Game Of More, but the secret is, if you apply it to everyone and every aspect of your life, you hit the jackpot, moment by moment, day by day. - Me.

To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with. - Mark Twain

When you hear words that hurt, distract, or disappoint ... a silent whisper of gratitude is due the soul who unwittingly risked friendship with a spiritual giant, so that you might sooner understand that words needn't ever hurt, distract, or disappoint. - www.tut.com

When we understand how precious each moment is, we can treat each breath, each moment, as a newborn baby. - Michelle McDonald