You don’t feel like smiling? Then what? Two things. First, force yourself to smile. If you are alone, force yourself to whistle or hum a tune or sing. Act as if you were already happy, and that will tend to make you happy. Here is the way
...more


“An active life serves the purpose of giving man the opportunity to realize values in creative work, while a passive life of enjoyment affords him the opportunity to obtain fulfillment in experiencing beauty, art, or nature.”
― Man's Search for Meaning
― Man's Search for Meaning

“There are opportunities that come and go, like the trains on this very track. You can climb on any train and it will take you down a new path. But you need to decide which platform to stand on and which train is the one that is the most important for you.”
― This is Not Your Story
― This is Not Your Story

“Regardless of your age, if you are breathing, then you are always ready for change.”
― Who Says You Can’t? YOU DO
― Who Says You Can’t? YOU DO

“Do you ask what is the proper limit to wealth? It is, first, to have what is necessary, and, second, to have what is enough.”
― Letters From A Stoic: Epistulae Morales AD Lucilium (Illustrated. Newly revised text. Includes Image Gallery + Audio): All Three Volumes
― Letters From A Stoic: Epistulae Morales AD Lucilium (Illustrated. Newly revised text. Includes Image Gallery + Audio): All Three Volumes
Manu Shaurya’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Manu Shaurya’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Manu Shaurya
Lists liked by Manu Shaurya