Whenever you experience unusual gains
or losses, that is precisely the time to step back and counterbalance
them with some necessary pessimism or optimism.
Be extra wary of sudden success and attention; they are not built on anything that lasts and they have an addictive pull.
Not being inconvenienced by the others around us-that is not real peace.
Peace is not about the absence of conflict or problems, but about abundance-abundance of love, rich relationships, and meaning.