Steve Maraboli Quotes

It has been my experience that those who claim to be the most spiritual are usually the least so.

Actions reveal… If you have to TELL me you’re honest, caring, generous, spiritual, kind, loving, and a good person... you’re doing it wrong.

It is love’s nature to be expressed.

It's a cycle... Religion is a source of relief for those who seek to anesthetize the pain that comes from following its beliefs.

The path to misery is paved by the tears of those trying to make others happy.

I feel like when I give trust that isn't earned, I receive hurt that isn't deserved.

A lot of books in the self-help section of your bookstore really belong in the fiction section.

Sometimes the greatest storms bring out the greatest beauty… Life can be a storm, but your hope is a rainbow and your friends and family are the gold.

The only way you can own this moment is to evict the victim mentality from the dwelling of your mind.

Harness the power of today. Seize the blessings of today! Make something happen, enhance your life, make someone laugh, help a friend, love, love, love!

Most people throw away their personal power... If you want to know where, look at who and what you hate, blame, resent, and envy.

Your dream is a visualized reflection of your potential and only YOU have the ability to bring it to life... you are more than just the dreamer, you are the point of origin for its reality.

You can't force someone to care... You can only come to the realization that if you stay, they'll keep hurting you. I wish you the wisdom and courage to walk away and begin the healing process.

Relationships: It takes wisdom to know when to turn the page and courage to know when to close the book.

Beliefs will nourish or poison depending on their compatibility with reality.

It is amazing how your life changes when you embrace the reality that you're better than the life you've settled for.

For most people, blaming others is a subconscious mechanism for avoiding accountability. In reality, the only thing in your way is YOU.

The wise will admire you. The wishful will envy you. The weak will hate you. This is the reality for those who dare to be epic.

Words are the tools we use to express our reality.

What we instill in our children will be the foundation upon which they build their future.

Parental Alienation is an emotional act of violence that is aimed at an adult, but critically wounds a child.

There is nothing better for your family than for you to be at your best, for you to be at your own peace, for you to be showing them in every way who you are, and what you stand for.

Don't be so quick to count out the teenagers. Some of the world's greatest changes, brilliant poetry, and innovations have come from the teenage mind.

Even though she would dream of love, respect, and unfettered romance... it was a cyclical dilemma in her life that she seemed to be most attracted to poisonous men.

Great changes in our society are always inspired and set in motion by one person. Be that person today.

Don't look for society to give you permission to be yourself.

I love connecting with people who have been through the fire and come out stronger and wiser. Using their experiences to inspire and empower others. Those are my people.

Failure is a mindset, not a circumstance. I let my experiences strengthen me. You think I fell on my face, but I’m down here doing pushups.

When you stop existing and you start truly living, each moment of the day comes alive with the wonder and synchronicity.

It’s time for a spring cleaning of your thoughts, it’s time to stop to just existing it’s time to start living.

I find that I am most happy and healthy when I am living in alignment with my goals, dreams, and principles.

Most of us would benefit greatly from recognizing and accepting the difference between our history and our destiny.

I've learned that if someone threatens my peace of mind, self-respect, or self-worth... I must walk away. I owe it to myself... I owe it to my future.

My love for you spans over the lines of my past, present, and future. You are what I love remembering, what I love experiencing, and what I love looking forward to.

The truth of who you are and what you believe is projected in your behavior. Everything else, either positive or negative, is a mix of stories, lies, delusions, and manipulations.

It has been noted that actions speak louder than words. Truth is, I have found that during many situations in life, words are just noise... and actions are the ONLY things that speak.

Your words say it to me... Your actions tell it to me.

Don’t let someone’s words blind you from their behavior.

Pray. Not just with your words, but with your actions.

Words reveal your beliefs and intentions. Actions reveal your character. When they are in alignment, they reveal your greatest life.

Sometimes not getting what you want is God's greatest blessing.

When I look back, I realize I was praying for something God had already given me.

In moments of prayer, people tend to pose as a critic and point out perceived flaws in God's art.

Each day carries in the blessings of God and you have unlimited access to all it offers.

We’re all ridiculous… all of us. It’s as though we use a lit torch to search for light. You are enough. Know this and proceed through life accordingly.

As jealousy entered, trust left... and their dream of a relationship began to wither into a nightmare... a nightmare in which love just wasn't enough.

Relax. Refresh. Renew. Play. Sing. Laugh. Enjoy. Forgive. Dance. Love. Hug. Share. Kiss. Create. Explore. Hope. Listen. Dare. Trust. Dream. Learn. TODAY!

Being in a relationship doesn’t entitle you to anything. You don’t get what you expect, you get what you create.

Some people will try to condemn you to the prison of their bullshit. They tell you they want a soulmate, but they're actually creating a cellmate.

Just because she has high standards, doesn't mean she’s high maintenance. Don’t confuse the two.