Stevie Wonder Quotes

When I look around, I begin to understand what Socrates meant when he said, 'How much there is in the world I do not want.'

Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention.

I'm learning how to live in the present and be grateful for what's working rather than look for the 'what's not working' piece.

The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring. And that is not happiness.

I keep my hands empty for the sake of what I have had in them.

Reflecting on where I came from helps me to appreciate and balance what I have now.

I don't know what happened, but I lost the desire to acquire more things. It's very peaceful to have lost that desire.

If you have faith, then your whole life is put in a new perspective. You get to work but enjoy the work at the same time. If you grow spiritually, you do what's in front of you and let the results speak for themselves.

Some instinct has told me I need to live in a world that isn't consumed with reading about myself or anyone else or someone's opinion about something. I need to be clear of that. It's just healthier for me. I feel happier.

Never stray from life's purpose. Refrain from counting someone else's blessings instead of your own.

People who have a sense of peace that their priorities are in the right place also have a sense of humility and a realistic view on life.

I feel like the sky in my mind is bigger when I meditate. It helps you fight the classic battles we're all fighting: trying to find love, trying to find satisfaction in your career.

Without our stories, we are not only able to act clearly and fearlessly, we are also a friend, a listener. We are people living happy lives. We are appreciation and gratitude that have become as natural as breath itself. Happiness is the natural state for someone who knows that there's nothing to know and that we already have everything we need, right here now.

What do I want to let go of and what do I want to give myself to?

In order to taste my cup of water you must first empty your cup.

If I had my life to live over again, I would ask that not a thing be changed, but that my eyes be opened wider.

If there's one thing I've learned from traveling, it's that it is definitely more important how you are than where you are. You can say, 'Oh, I hate X city, I hate that country, or I prefer this city,' but it's a little bit up to you to find some kind of happiness.

Narrow your life down to this moment. Your life situation may be full of problems - most life situations are - but find out if you have a problem at this moment. Do you have a problem now?

The simple things in life ground me and keep me focused so I'm able to do a good job with what is in front of me.

I do think it's important to live in the present because in that way you won't be living in a state of regret.

I can't be smug, because I know that you can lose anything at any point. And I can't be angry, because I haven't lost it.

Running fills a need so we make fewer demands on others. Running reveals the roots of negative thinking, so the weeds can be pulled. Running reconnects the soul to the source, inspiring hope and creativity.

He who would be serene and pure needs but one thing, detachment.

It's so easy to get whisked away in the hubbub of friends, work and busy-ness, but we need to take the time to be still and become aware of ourselves. The small things. The fact that we're still breathing. Our ability to move. The presence of love around and in us. Our strengths. Our opportunities. Our journeys.

My whole life, I've wanted things before I was ready. I was always pushing for the next job, the next success. I was so focused on achieving and the path that I was missing some great point about life.