Self-mastery
“The brave man is he who overcomes not only his enemies but his pleasures.”
Democritus
Something simple like making a sacrifice at every meal: no alcohol, no dessert, no cream in your coffee, no extra salt on your food, or taking more of what you do not like…goes a long way in forming the habit of self-mastery.
Self-mastery
Optimist?
“No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.” –Helen Keller.
Optimist or pessimist?
Sunday homily: Looking towards heaven?
Collaborating with Jesus
What if???
“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” – Jack London.
Where is your focus?
We need Jesus!
“Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you.”
-St. Augustine of Hippo