52 Weeks of Conscious Contact Quotes

“Gratitude isn't a tool to manipulate the universe or God. It's a way to acknowledge our faith that everything happens for a reason even if we don't know what that reason is. ~Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact, pg. 34.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“The spiritual space we’re trying to find and maintain in meditation practice is the sacred place in each of us.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“Here’s another quirk some of us have. We’re able to demonstrate a lot of compassion for other people. We can understand why they did the things they did. But when we look in that mirror, we can’t seem to muster up any compassion, forgiveness, or understanding for ourselves.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“All our experiences are rich colors that make a full life.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“The busier and more hectic your life is, the greater the need to meditate. The more you meditate, the calmer and quieter your life is because you’re quieter and calmer.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“Sometimes when we meet other people—and even after we’ve gotten to know them—all we see is the tip of the iceberg when we look at their lives. We don’t understand the things that are driving them, the unresolved issues from their pasts, and the depth of pain they’re in now.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“Perspective acknowledges that the other person has a point of view. And it says that how he or she views the situation is as valid to them as our point of view is to us. But a problem can arise when we practice too much perspective: we begin only to see the other point of view and forget that our point of view matters too.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“Whenever you commit, your energy and resources will follow.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“Generosity is the value we practice. Nonattachment is a gift.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“We can be grateful for each opportunity to generously give.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“Self-acceptance is that gentle place we get to when we make peace with who we are.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“Little storms of despair, hopelessness, or self-hatred may squall up out of nowhere in our lives. We can hunker down and protect ourselves even when the storm is inside us.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“Inventory Focus: Instead of berating yourself for not knowing something you don’t or can’t see, are you willing to be gentle with yourself while you wait for clarity?”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“Whenever we are thinking too deeply and too hard about ourselves, it may be time to focus on doing something that serves somebody else.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others

“Gratitude Focus: There are a lot of events, people, and circumstances in the world that help us feel chaotic. We can be grateful for all the people, places, and things that help promote peace.”
― Melody Beattie, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact: Meditations for Connecting with God, Self, and Others