Convictions based on theories taught, and not experienced, is the strongest enemy to discovering the truth living dormant within us.~Nick Mansilla

Treat others well, with kindness and consideration. If someone mistreats you, you can take the emphatic route for a while. You can try to understand the why's and see how you can take responsibility. After a while you'll figure out that we can only be responsible for our own happiness. Now if they want to rationally talk about it, be emphatic. You don't have to accept being talked at, rather than being talked to.~Nick Mansilla

Trying to talk sense into someone that's being completely irrational, is like talking to a wall and expecting it to move. Thank God there is always another way to get through.~Nick Mansilla

Solutions do not exist in change, but rather in acceptance. We do not grow while we run, but rather when face our circumstances with love and compassion in our heart, without the fear of loss.~Nick Mansilla

Love should be safe to be completely open and honest. No one should have to hold their feelings back, fearing how another will react. Love understands first, without being defensive, judging or correcting. If one cannot speak to whom they love, they may find someone else that will listen. ~Nick Mansilla

You know you're off course when you're no longer enjoying the journey. Start doing the things you were doing, when you were all excited and having fun.~Nick Mansilla