Quotes by Karen Salmansohn

Sometimes its better to end something & try to start something new than imprison yourself in hoping for the impossible.

Dont focus on who let you down. Appreciate who lifted you up. Dont focus on who darkened your days. Appreciate who brightened them.

Your mission: May you continue to shine no matter the storms you have been through.

Just as physical wounds heal at different rates in different people, so do emotional wounds. Everyone has different needs and speeds.

When you feel stuck in a hard time, jump-start a pro-change attitude by letting go of possessions that no longer work for you - like old clothes and old shoes.

The more you stay with and/or complain about a toxic person, the more youre merely delaying doing the important inner work you need to do - to heal your wounds, expand your limiting beliefs, and show yourself far more love and respect.

Wherever theres an all-encompassing always, all or never in your life, its a sign that your mischievous subconscious is setting you up for failure by consistently leading you back toward these repeat performances.

Youre not looking for perfection in your partner. Perfection is all about the ego. With soulmate love, you know that true love is what happens when disappointment sets in - and youre willing to deal maturely with these disappointments.

Do activities youre 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.

Basically, discipline, effort, patience and courage are hugely important core values for kids to grow up embracing.

In Hinduism, Shiva is a deity who represents transformation. Through destruction and restoration, Shiva reminds us that endings are beginnings, and that our world is constantly undergoing a cycle of birth, death and rebirth.

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.

Whenever you choose power over love, you will never find true happiness.

A lot of people love to do affirmations first thing in the morning - to keep themselves feeling peppy and positive.

It seems every morning I wake up to face a list of 20 things to do, with time only to do 10, and somehow I always wind up squishing in 30.

The best relationship is one that does not foster too much independence nor too much dependence, but exists in the healthy interdependence zone.

Choose to focus your time, energy and conversation around people who inspire you, support you and help you to grow you into your happiest, strongest, wisest self.

The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone.

During difficult times, its best to cut down on sweets like cookies, cake and candy. Satisfy your sweet tooth with fruit to help prevent blood sugar dips and spikes.

Volunteering is a great way to look outside your own problems. Giving back to makes you happier by both giving you a sense of purpose and helping to put your problems in perspective.