The grass is always greener on the other side - until you get there and see it's AstroTurf. Symbols are never reality. Someone might have amassed material success and fame, but that doesn't mean they're happy. So, don't go judging a person's life by the cover. Karen Salmansohn amassastroturfcover share on social
I've come to realize I'm more spiritual than I am religious. What I mean by this: As far as praying to God goes, I'm more about looking inside for inner guidance - tapping into our own abundantly powerful inner resources - which, I suppose, is where some might say God does indeed reside. Karen Salmansohn abundantlygodguidance share on social
Nothing in your past is in your present making you do anything you don't choose to do. You are not your past history! You are not your past failures! You are not how others have at one time treated you! You are only who you are and what you do now in this moment. Karen Salmansohn choosefailurehistory share on social
In many ways, anger is a misdirected plea for love. Karen Salmansohn angerlovemisdirect Change image and share on social
If you ever want to tame your inner demons, you must consciously choose never to become too attached to any particular life plan - and always remain open to the idea that there might be an even better life plan for you. Karen Salmansohn attachchooseconsciously share on social
Stop bragging about your lack of sweat and effort in achieving your goals. Start bragging about how hard you work, how patient you've become. Karen Salmansohn achievebrageffort Change image and share on social
Personally, I know how challenging it can be to find free time in today's uber-busy, espresso-chugging world to tend to our spirits, to nourish our souls. Karen Salmansohn busychallengechug Change image and share on social
In general, being likeable is more about being interested - rather than interesting. Indeed, a good way to convince someone that you are an awesome conversationalist is to simply shut up and let the other person talk. Karen Salmansohn awesomeconversationalistconvince share on social
Do activities you're passionate about - which make your heart and soul feel perky - including things like working out, cooking, painting, writing, yoga, hiking, walking, swimming, being in nature, being around art, or reading inspiring books. Karen Salmansohn activityartbook share on social
Altruism raises your mood because it raises your self-esteem, which increases happiness. Plus, giving to others gets you outside of yourself and distracts you from your problems. Karen Salmansohn altruismdistractesteem Change image and share on social