Taite Adams Quotes

We are not obliged to like everyone, only to love and forgive everyone, sometimes from a distance.

Our reputations are so out of our control that it's laughable how much time and effort so many of us put into trying to "control" them.

A life lived mired in resentment is one that is lived primarily in the past and this is never one that is filled with joy.

...frankly, many times, the people that we resent either have no idea about it or could care less.

...the longer one stays in full flight from reality, the more painful will be the landing.

Ego doesn't want us to be loving, forgiving and kind to each other or even to ourselves.

When denial is in play, a person simply refuses to recognize the truth, no matter how apparent.

Ego very much wants to make you think that your self worth is all about what you possess, what you've accomplished, and who you know.

The more "things" I have, the more time I spend thinking about them, moving them around, fixing them, looking for them, or upgrading them.

When relying solely on ego, we are given many messages that are contrary to the achievement of that happy and fulfilling life that most of us actually desire.

The ego is never satisfied. So, if you're not satisfied with what you have right now, consider what is driving you.

If you are worrying about reputation, you are taking time away from doing the things that really matter.

Negative thinking will not produce positive changes - ever.

Ego sends a lot of messages through the sub-conscious that do not serve our true nature, even a little bit.

Desire as a motivator for achievement and even for survival isn't a bad thing. It's when desire drives us to grab more than our share or harm others that issues arise.