Awareness is Both a Gift and a Burden

Pain is a short-term loss, but may have some long-term gain.

Exercising can be painful or tedious for some and has great benefits if done regularly. Telling the truth can be painful, but is often the right thing to do.

This is perhaps the most common myth we tell ourselves about happiness, but nothing could be further from the truth. 

Love is the best thing on the planet, and it is also the most painful, so brace yourself. Be careful about what you ask for.

We can't control when toxic emotions run through our minds, but we can control how we respond to those feelings.

Instead of seeking revenge, turn inward, find the root of that feeling, and either use it as a learning experience or warning flag as you move toward something...