And i realize now, those moments were the ones where I loved as strongly as i felt loved. Where there was a peaceful and fulfilling balance between my loved ones and myself. A great life is not simply measured by how well you love others, but how well and often you communicate with the ones you love just how much you value them

I felt like if I stayed with some people long enough and received enough punishment, then I have in some way sought redemption for my actions or un-actions.

Just knowing that I'm responsible for my own fate feels good. ... It's at the core of every man.

I don't like hanging around mopey and whinny people. I don't like bad attitude or any kind of offensiveness.

I like empowered people who realize that they have the potential to change their life for the better if for whatever reason they are unhappy with it.

Read that again. I said people who realize that they have the potential.

I can't and couldn't really do shit right now, but I know I have potential. It just takes time.

We are surrounded by resources. An intelligent person would be able to see this and figure out how to use them to their advantage.