“Imagining yourself at your own funeral allows you to look back at your life while you still have the chance to make some important changes.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
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“Much of our anxiety and inner struggle stems from our busy, overactive minds always needing something to entertain them, something to focus on, and always wondering, ‘what’s next?'” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
“Ask yourself the question, “Will this matter a year from now?” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
“Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest desires of the human heart. And those who learn to listen are the most loved and respected.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
“Many people live as if life were a dress rehearsal for some later date. It isn’t.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
“It’s the recognition that other people’s problems, their pain and frustrations, are every bit as real as our own – often far worse. In recognizing this fact and trying to offer some assistance, we open our hearts and greatly enhance our sense of gratitude.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
“When you have what you want (inner peace), you are less distracted by your wants, needs, desires, and concerns. It’s thus easier to concentrate, focus, achieve your goals, and to give back to others.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
“As you begin to eliminate your need for perfection in all areas of your life, you’ll begin to discover the perfection in life itself.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
“As we learn in Zen philosophy, when you learn to ‘let go’ of problems instead of resisting with all your might, your life will begin to flow.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
“We live our lives as if they were one big emergency! We often rush around looking busy, trying to solve problems, but in reality, we are often compounding them.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
