Consider the truly happy people you know. I think it is unlikely that you will find that circumstances have made them happy. They have made themselves happy in spite of circumstances.

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.

My idea of absolute happiness is to be in bed on a rainy day, with my blankie, my cat, and my dog.

The older I get, the better I understand that every day is a gift.

Every day is a gift from God. Learn to focus on the Giver and enjoy the gift!

You enter the extraordinary by way of the ordinary.

God insists on 'Today.

Don't let your imagination be crushed by life as a whole. Don't try to picture everything bad that could possibly happen. Stick with the situation at hand, and ask, "Why is this so unbearable? Why can't I endure it?" You'll be embarrassed to answer. Then remind yourself that past and future have no power over you. Only the present—and even that can be minimized. Just mark off its limits.

Live in the present, make the most of it, it's all you've got.

Take what the moment offers. Don't close doors. Be thankful.

Every day, set your mind in the right direction. Find something to be grateful for.