“Feelings are indicators, not dictators. They can indicate where your heart is in the moment, but that doesn't mean they have the right to dictate your behavior and boss you around. You are more than the sum total of your feelings and perfectly capable of that little gift . . . called self-control.”
“Your behavior is the sum total of your action and reaction to issues and people around you.”
“Your past doesn't have to dictate who you are, but it can help you discover who you're meant to be.”
“Your past doesn't dictate what your future will be.”
“Optimism sprouts from the knowledge that you are in control of your own life, not your past and not those around you. Part of being in control is taking responsibility for how you feel. This means not just admitting to uncomfortable feelings but then examining your circumstances to see what can be done to change these feelings at the source.”
“Where you are born should not dictate your potential as a human being.”