Without self-examination, or self-observation, we do not see the way
out.  Yet, many times, we are afraid to look closely, because we
fear that there is no solution. Yet, there is always a solution, there
is always an alternative. If at first the solution or alternative that
appears before you seems undoable, then you have choices. You can keep
looking for another alternative, you can examine the one that you see
and decide which part is workable and which part is not, or of course,
you can choose to do nothing about it at the moment. That is what is
called free will.
– Marie T. Russell
 
Doing the next thing that comes before you is the easy way to success.
Don’t make a problem out of life and don’t be ensnared in doubt and
procrastination. just go in there and do it. Observe all the minute
particulars, and then realize the essence of it. Then let go
immediately so as not to get stuck anywhere. Learn as you go.
– Ajahn Sumano Bhikkhu and Emily Popp

Forgiveness is the fragrance
that the violet sheds
on the heel that crushed it.
– Samuel Clemens
(quoted by Dr. Wayne Dyer on PBS special 3-6-06)