Many people spend their entire lifetimes wishing that other people would acknowledge them. They feel this especially about their parents, spouses, children,… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
It seems that we have it backward in our society. We tend to look up to people who are under a great… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
It's the recognition that other people's problems, their pain and frustrations, are every bit as real as our own - often far… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
People who live the most fulfilling lives are the ones who are always rejoicing at what they have. — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
The old adage, 'If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is' isn't always correct. In fact, the suspicion, cynicism,… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
Ironically, when you surrender your need to hog the glory, the attention you used to need from other people is replaced by… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
Nothing helps us build our perspective more than developing compassion for others. Compassion is a sympathetic feeling. It involves the willingness to… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
Something wonderful begins to happen with the simple realization that life, like an automobile, is driven from the inside out, not the… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
When your goal is to build people up, to make them feel better, to share in their joy, you too reap the… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
...when you let go of your expectations, when you accept life as it is, you're free.To hold on is to be serious and uptight.… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
“I’m merely talking about learning to be less bothered by the actions of people.” — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
“slowing down your responses and becoming a better listeners aids you in becoming a more peaceful person” — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
Life is a process--just one thing after another. When you lose it, just start again. — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
What interferes with this peaceful feeling is our expectation of reciprocity. — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
One of the most dynamic and significant changes you can make in your life is to make the commitment to drop all negative references… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
Minding your own business . . . includes [avoiding] eavesdropping, gossiping, talking behind other people's backs, and analyzing or trying to figure out other people. — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
If, however, you take a moment to observe how you actually feel immediately after you criticise someone, you'll notice that you will feel a… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
“In our relationships, weatherproofing typically plays itself out like this: You meet someone and all is well. You are attracted to his or her… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image
“Get Comfortable Not Knowing There once was a village that had among its people a very wise old man. The villagers trusted this man… — Richard Carlson Copy Share Image