“The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their minds.” Albert Schweitzer

“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“One of the most persistent of all delusions is the conviction that the source of our dissatisfaction lies outside ourselves.” – B. Alan Wallace

In these challenging times, it is important to stock up on the essentials – compassion, loving-kindness, patience, resiliency, and the strength in our shared humanity.