Charles F. Glassman Quotes

Love, affection, even attention are not things that need pursuit. If they are not given freely, openly, willingly to you by another person, then stop trying to obtain them from that person. Someone else will gladly share theirs with you.

Sometimes the further away the target, the less you have to try to get there.

Faith often comes from patience and remembering that sometimes patience is taking a deep breath and listening to that little voice on the inside saying, 'Don't worry, everything is going to be all right.

When I remove the layers that say I can’t, I discover a burning ember that says I should, I can, and I will.

We attract what we are prepared to receive.

True friends are like diamonds. They shine for you even on the darkest days.

Habits are a way of life and often define our lives. Habitually miserable? You’ll see misery in most circumstances. Habitually joyful? You’ll see joy in most situations. My goal is to choose habits that empower me and break those that wear me down.

Don't underestimate the power of humor and the ability to laugh at yourself to deliver peace and serenity.

Although to our automatic brain, change always means potential danger. In order to calm that brain, it means embracing change so to turn on the light in our mind and open the door to our true potential.

Perseverance is the enemy of doubt.

Recognizing that God exists in all of us is the first step toward genuine kindness.

The actual lifespan of a thought is very short…unless you believe it, trust it, or take direction from it.. Then it can last a lifetime. Be choosy. Pick the ones with which to do this.

Action, not philosophy will get you going. Pick yourself up and move forward. That is the only way you can still enjoy life while you are blessed to be living it.

Stress kills when you fuel the initial reaction with negative thoughts, aggressive behavior, belief and trust in the uncomfortable physical and emotional symptoms it causes. Don’t fuel it, and watch how fast stress disappears.

Stress can destroy much more than just our physical health. Too often, it eats away at our hope, belief, and faith.

I promise, when you always expect the worst, you will not be disappointed.

Eliminate blame, guilt, and worry from your diet and watch your health improve.

Take a moment, right now, and consider the enormity of activity going on inside of you – from the billions of cells to the even more billions of microscopic organisms. And in that same moment consider the enormity of activity in the oceans, the forests, the jungles, the earth below your feet, right now. And before you take your next breath, consider what might be going on in the outer regions of the universe. Finally, ask yourself, am I really in a position to discount possibilities beyond the limits of my conscious experience?

Praying without gratitude, first, is more like complaining.

We all judge. But when I realize that judgmental thoughts and actions are merely my primitive nature trying to "protect" me from being one-upped or making sure I am not one-upped, it makes it easier to laugh at my silliness. �

When I remove the layers that say I can't, I discover a burning ember that says I should, I can, and I will.

The principal component in any genuine friendship is caring, not competition.

Happiness is best when shared. Wherever you go, make sure to leave a little happiness behind.

To stay grounded and feel secure, I choose:Faith over fear;Action over procrastination;Focus over distraction;Reflection over reaction.

A little belief, a little faith, a little hope is sometimes all we need, to see the light.

Before you find your soul mate, you must first discover your soul.

If we always think the other guy is the reason for our lack of success, then it’s time to start planning ways to lift ourselves up, rather than planning ways to take him down.

I believe having a vision in mind, a goal let's say, is a good thing. Unfortunately, so many of us are blinded by the greatness of our vision that paralysis and inaction sets in. What I try to do is focus on the individual steps, the moments if you will, and let them lead one to the next. The vision that eventually appears may not be exactly what you had in mind, but it will be the right one for you, because you did the work and you took the necessary action.

If you’re planning on quitting, first make sure it's not for one of these reasons:FearDiscomfortAngerSelf-pitySomeone’s negative opinionsPast failuresUnrealistic expectations

Sometimes what seems so right turns out wrong and what seems so wrong turns out right. What do I call this phenomenon? Life.

Perhaps the greatest neutralizer of sadness rests with two simple words : thank you.

Prayer without gratitude is more like complaining.

The statement at the core of all disagreements: I’m right, you’re wrong.

Habits are familiar and comfortable, putting our reactions on autopilot and often leading us, instead, to great discomfort.

I will not allow my mistakes of the past compromise my hope for the future.

Before I can become an expert on anything, I must first become an expert on me.

For the sake of your health and happiness, replace the loss that causes sadness with the thanks that yields gratitude.

The way I see it, our natural human instinct is to fight or flee that which we perceive to be dangerous. Although this mechanism evolved to protect us, it serves as the single greatest limiting process to our growth. To put this process in perspective and not let it rule my life, Iexpect the unexpected;make the unfamiliar familiar;make the unknown known;make the uncomfortable comfortable;believe the unbelievable.

Trying to figure it all out is impossible. But what isn’t impossible is to:Have gratitudeStay PositiveHave faithBe friendly and kindListen first; speak secondDo your best, not try to be the bestEnjoy the ride!

You won't find your soul in a textbook, self-help book, or buy it in a store. Sometimes, it's just a matter of looking past the anger, regret, and envy to see its smiling face.

Guilt is to your health as a thief is to your wealth.

Yours are the only shoes made to walk your journey.

The fear of being alone is a great obstacle to attracting the relationship that is right for you.

The elimination diet:Remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame, and worry.Then watch your health, and life, improve.

True self-confidence never needs to degrade the confidence of others in order to grow. If it does, it’s not confidence at all…it’s ego.

Attraction is so much more than a pretty face. It’s face is passion, attitude, kindness, & faith.

The truth may hurt, but fooling yourself will enslave you.

Life's journey is peppered with many bumps and pitfalls. If we make mountains out of each one, we will get nowhere.

Sometimes, all it takes to lift the sadness from another is to let them know how much you appreciate them and how grateful you are having them in your life.

When fear meets fear nothing good ever happens.

Controlling unwanted thoughts is not the problem. Believing, thrusting, and taking direction from them is.

Faith is not blind if you consistently take the right actions to reveal it.

Fear slams the door on belief, hope, and faith.

There is always hope and room for faith. Unless, of course, you trust the voice that screams otherwise, while ignoring the whisper that knows this to be true.

Integrity comes not from privilege, textbooks, or profession, but from being grounded in humility.

If your comfort zone is misery, it's time to get uncomfortable.

I'd rather someone be honest and tell me something that I didn't want to hear, rather than dishonest and tell me something I want to hear.

I will always find a way and a way will always find me.

10 Keys To Success:FocusPerseveranceAbility to adaptDiplomacyFlexibilityOpen to changeMake no excusesComplain littlePersonal responsibilityFaith

God's image is more than flesh and bones.