Richard Carlson Richard Carlson Ph.D. was an author, psychotherapist, and motivational speaker, who rose to fame with the success of his book, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and it’s all Small Stuff, which became one of the fastest-selling books of all time more..more..

“ Richard Carlson:Our way through life should not be difficult — but it is. The fact is that our lives are filled mostly with picking and choosing. "I want this, but not that." And because things are not anything other than the way they really are, we suffer. Nowhere is this more apparent and painful than when we are trying to find life after death. We so desperately want things to be the way they were. But they are not. So the longing itself becomes an additional source of suffering. #Death and Dying#Death and Dying

“ Richard Carlson:Do Something Nice for Someone Else — and Don't Tell Anyone About It #Truth#Truth

“ Richard Carlson:Ask yourself: Is there any way I can become even more loving than I am? Can I fill my heart with more loving kindness? Can you, despite the fact that there are less than perfect people in our world, think loving thoughts about yourself and about others? Spread that love around as far as your mind will allow! #Love#Love

“ Richard Carlson:Let Others Have the Glory #Glory#Glory

“ Richard Carlson:Often we allow ourselves to get all worked up about things that, upon closer examination, aren't really that big a deal. We focus on little problems and blow them out of proportion.... Whether we had to wait in line, listen to unfair criticism, or do the lion's share of the work, it pays enormous dividends if we learn not to worry about little things. So many people spend so much of their life energy "sweating the small stuff" that they completely lose touch with the magic and beauty of life. #Critics and Criticism#Critics and Criticism

“ Richard Carlson:Search for the Grain of Truth in Other Opinions #Truth#Truth

“ Richard Carlson:Be Aware of the Snowball Effect of Your Thinking #Age and Aging#Age and Aging

“ Richard Carlson:There is no prescription for how to practice random kindness. It comes from the heart. Your gift might be to pick up litter in your neighborhood, make an anonymous contribution to a charity, send some cash in an unmarked envelope to make someone experiencing financial stress breathe a little easier, save an animal by bringing it to an animal rescue agency, or get a volunteer position feeding hungry people at a church or shelter. You may want to do all these things, and more. The point is, giving is fun and it doesn't have to be expensive. #Charity#Charity

“ Richard Carlson:Turn Your Melodrama into a Mellow-Drama #Plays#Plays

“ Richard Carlson:Treasure Yourself #Friends and Friendship#Friends and Friendship

“ Richard Carlson:There is a bumper sticker that has been out for some time now. You see it on cars all across the nation. It says, "Practice Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty." I have no idea who thought of this idea, but I've never seen a more important message on a car in front of me. Practicing random kindness is an effective way to get in touch with the joy of giving without expecting anything in return. It's best practiced without letting anyone know what you are doing. #Drugs#Drugs

“ Richard Carlson:One of my favorite sayings comes from Seng- Ts’an. He said, "Our way is not difficult, save the picking and choosing." Entire books and weeklong courses could be developed around these words. The wisdom is simple, but extremely powerful and profound, particularly when dealing with loss. Although it’s so much easier said than done, when we take a step back and a full breath, we can see loss from what I believe is the deepest perspective. #Books - Reading#Books - Reading

“ Richard Carlson: Our minds can work for us or against us at any given moment. We can learn to accept and live with the natural psychological laws that govern us, understanding how to flow with life rather than struggle against it. We can return to our natural state of contentment. #Mind#Mind

“ Richard Carlson:Let Go of the Idea that Gentle, Relaxed People Can't Be Superachievers #Ideas#Ideas

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