Quotes that changed the way I think

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Every day you wake up is a gift, so treat it as such. Be grateful that you can get out of bed. Be grateful you have a job. Even be grateful for the problems you have, because many others don’t have such luxuries.

We can always want more in life. Whether it’s money, cars, houses, or happiness, it’s never-ending. But how we live with what we have now means more than anything.

To want less is to be at peace. The less wants you have, the happier you'll be.

Maybe not all of your dreams have come to fruition just yet, but undoubtedly some have.

Be grateful for what you have and the progress you’ve made.

We often tie our beliefs to our identities, but that is the downfall of intelligence. Although it’s incredibly difficult, we must detach from our predetermined reality. And yes, our perceptions of the world are taught to us; thus, they are not our own thinking. We all come from different upbringings. We all grew up in different environments. This is what determines our beliefs.

In order to truly make your beliefs your own, you must challenge them. Ask yourself: How did I get this belief? Where does it stem from? Why do I believe this?

Ideas, beliefs, values, and opinions all require nuance. There simply isn’t a right and wrong. The sooner you realize that, the more intelligent you’ll become.

Your beliefs should be firm but loose. If they’re not loose, they can’t change. If your beliefs don’t change, you don’t grow.

Many of us are guilty of letting others’ opinions enrage us. I find that quite silly. Remember, someone else’s opinion should hold no power over you. You can simply choose not to engage in such pointless conflict. In fact, you’re allowed to have no opinion at all. I believe there’s much peace in neutrality.

Until next week,

—Wyatt