Patience is no small, fell-good personal quality. It is at the heart of diplomacy and civility, lawfulness and civil order. Without it, people can't work together and society can't function at all. With it, we create the possibility of peace… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
Gratitude connects us to others and feeling gratitude allows us to be our best selves. When we are truly grateful, we can count on… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
In the moments we are awake to the wonder of simply being alive, gratitude flows, no matter our circumstances. — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
Gratitude is a feeling of fullness, a recognition of the heart of what we are receiving in this moment. — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
Spiritual leaders teach that waking up is a process, that it doesn't just happen once and for all, but must occur again and again… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
No matter what, I want to experience a sense of peace while talking. As I look out into the audience, Ill remember to breathe… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
Here's a practice for dealing with envy...each time you find yourself envious of someone...ask yourself, "What is there that I am noticing in the… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
Like so many other positive acts, it turns out that hugging boosts our immune system. Plus it just plain feels good! So hug someone… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
I got sick and tired of a joyless existence, and so have thought a lot in the past few years about how to bring… — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
Gratitude helps us love well by keeping us focused on the beauty in our relationship and the person we love. — M. J. Ryan Copy Share Image
