"Too often we worry about how the others react-but it's YOUR reaction that they monitor."

“choose to feel happy about whatever the situation is, knowing it will ultimately be to our benefit.”

Source : Chris Prentiss (2006). “Zen and the Art of Happiness”, p.43, BookBaby

“When I photograph, I try to use my instincts as much as possible. It is when pictures are unconsidered and irrational that they come to life; that they evolve from showing to being.”

“My mom was always pretty supportive. She saw me do plays and she'd always act out the parts I did.”

“This year we plan to run and shoot. Next season we hope to run and score.”

“...dark furrow lines grid the snow, punctuated by orange abacus beads of pumpkins - now the crows own the field...”

“Lose/Win people bury a lot of feelings. And unexpressed feelings come forth later in uglier ways. Psychosomatic illnesses often are the reincarnation of cumulative resentment, deep disappointment and disillusionment repressed by the Lose/Win mentality. Disproportionate rage or anger, overreaction to minor provocation, and cynicism are other embodiments of suppressed emotion. People who are constantly repressing, not transcending feelings toward a higher meaning find that it affects the quality of their relationships with others.”

“People should have freedom in their pilgrimages and tours. They should come and visit historical monuments and sites - let's say the sites around Iran - where they can easily engage in wide- scale contacts with others.”

“Maybe the most real thing the end. To realize when it's too late.”

Source : Peter Heller (2012). “The Dog Stars”, p.215, Vintage