People come up with resolutions that don’t reflect what matters most to them, and that makes them almost guaranteed to fail.

Self-compassion - being supportive and kind to yourself, especially in the face of stress and failure - is associated with more motivation and better self-control.

My favorite definition of the mindful path is the one the reveals itself as you walk down it. You cannot find the path until you step on to it.

Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows.

When you choose to view your stress response as helpful, you create the biology of courage.

Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort.

When you choose to connect with others under stress, you can create resilience.

The is a secret for greater self-control, the science points to one thing: the power of paying attention.

You can deal with stressful life experiences with strength from past ones.

When your mind is preoccupied, your impulses—not your long-term goals—will guide your choices.

The development of willpower -I will, I won't and I want- may define what it means to be human.

I'm black because I was born this way. I'm proud of it. Thank God I am who I am.

I found out the hard way that if we don't disciple people, the culture sure will.

Actually, I think my hands are in the best shape they've ever been in terms of what I can do.

It's important to make sure that governments have some checks on what they do, that people can oversee what's being done so the government doesn't abuse it.

The vows that woman makes to her fond lover are only fit to be written on air or on the swiftly passing stream.

Men have no concept of how to design things for the home. Women should design the things they use.

You suffer because you try to fulfill yourself. You think of yourself in a limited way.

I'm a whopping 5 foot 4 inches tall. I'm not going to get any taller.

Corporate worship is designed to remind you that in the center of all things is a glorious and gracious King, and this king is not you

If you're a drug addict, then you've always got drugs, so you're a criminal. So you're gonna get into problems.