My biggest question was how to get rid of desire while going after your dreams? Dreams are desire in some way, shape or form. My answer is go after your dreams but don't get lost in your actions by staying present as often as possible. - Matthew Donnelly
Life is a never ending journey of reaching out of our comfort zone. We can always reach new levels. - Matthew Donnelly
Be the compassionate observer. No labels, just unconditional compassion. Fun times pass, tough times pass. Compassion will be eternal. - Matthew Donnelly
If you're brave enough to get through the darkness then you shall shine in the light. - Matthew Donnelly
Situations and Circumstances do not make us unless we let them. Our thoughts and feelings are the music of our soul. - Matthew Donnelly
If I had lost everything and was out on the streets with no money I would go sit in the library and read and meditate for weeks at a time. - Matthew Donnelly
Leaders don't walk in front, nor do they walk behind. They walk on completely different paths on the journey of intuition. The road that has never been taken. And so they lead. - Matthew Donnelly
If the people you talk to on a daily basis are not the ones living your life dealing with your daily obstacles, are not uplifting for your well being then why should you buy into their opinion? - Matthew Donnelly
When you read a book put all of your effort into staying present and focus your energy towards the comprehension of each and every word and how you can apply it into your daily life. - Matthew Donnelly
Only use the mind for practical ways in life. Use your deep inner body energy, observation and breath to glide through life. - Matthew Donnelly
It takes a certain level of consciousness to 'want' to grow your consciousness. - Matthew Donnelly
I recognize the power of silence in an extroverted world but there is a time for silence and a time to speak up about things that matter that continue to be left unsaid. - Matthew Donnelly
Consciousness of the world itself is nature. And when you destroy nature you block off consciousness from the world. - Matthew Donnelly
The ability to continue moving when you are feeling scared, fearful or lazy is the sign of true mental strength. - Matthew Donnelly
All joy lies in the present moment. The journey of life and prosperity are made of the present moment. - Matthew Donnelly
Love has no form, no color and is certainly not prejudice or judgmental. - Matthew Donnelly
Your Dream does not expire unless you do! - Matthew Donnelly
If you have trouble getting motivated always remember that time is going to pass either way and that eventually regret is going to make its way around. - Matthew Donnelly
The best way to be unique and set ourselves apart from Society is to create. Use your imagination and apply action towards it. - Matthew Donnelly
If you don't think the wheel should be reinvented then you are suffering from the lack of creative imagination. - Matthew Donnelly
The only reason that people 'Choose' to go backwards is because they let their mind take control. Their mind points them in that direction because it's convenient. If we learn to quiet the mind the soul has a way of painting the bigger picture for taking the right action into growth. - Matthew Donnelly
People are afraid of change. Change is inevitable to life. Change actually has the mask of pushing us out of comfort zone. Every time we learn, go through life experiences our perception/Emotional chemistry is changing. Embrace change because we are becoming a more polished version of ourselves. - Matthew Donnelly
Don't get caught in the trap of always "Needing" something. Needing something always projects your mind into the future as if you have it and is the opposite of gratitude. Be content in the present moment. - Matthew Donnelly
How do we change the world is the wrong question to ask or try to answer. We are never stagnant just and neither is the world. It's changing every moment of every day. The real question is how do we develop it. - Matthew Donnelly
Compared to Eternity, The seconds of "Now" are more valuable than all the money and valuables in the world combined. - Matthew Donnelly
If you are expressing gratitude then you are in the present moment. If you are in the present moment then you are expressing gratitude. - Matthew Donnelly
Your are not your past, you are not your future. You are right now. - Matthew Donnelly
Major improvements don't happen over night. Their are many moments inching towards improvement. The difference between those who make major improvements in their lives are the ones who embrace patience and wait through the darkness as long as it takes. - Matthew Donnelly
Education in the form of knowledge and wisdom are only as powerful as how we use them in our daily lives. - Matthew Donnelly
Be willing to sacrifice everything. Detach from everything to be willing to become more than you THINK that you are. To live differently. - Matthew Donnelly
When you're one with being you're one with god. - Matthew Donnelly
You can not avoid life or your thoughts you can only make the best of your current situation and move on with a positive mental attitude. - Matthew Donnelly
A Large-Scale Revolution can not happen without a higher-awareness to seek Personal Growth on an individual level. - Matthew Donnelly
Everyone thinks that teachers are automatically above the taught The teachers are the taught. - Matthew Donnelly
If you want to live a creative life, get efficient at failing. - Matthew Donnelly
The journey is the REWARD! NOT the destination. - Matthew Donnelly
The journey itself IS the reward. NOT the destination or future event. - Matthew Donnelly
Basic understanding of who were are is through Self Awareness. By understanding our thoughts we can dive deeper into them and get a better understanding of who we are in the process. - Matthew Donnelly
The greatest learner in the world is one who can entertain perspective and then drop it. - Matthew Donnelly
Move towards your dreams inch by inch or suffer the pain of regret. - Matthew Donnelly
With newborns becomes new imagination into new wisdom and knowledge. - Matthew Donnelly
The path to enlightenment is when you allow presence, love and gratitude to overlap your ego. - Matthew Donnelly
Creativity is applied Imagination - Matthew Donnelly
The more emphasis we put on wanting things to change, the more unpeaceful we will be. The more emphasis we put on accepting and having gratitude for 'What is' the closer we are to arriving at Nirvana. - Matthew Donnelly
If you sincerely love yourself then you will take 100% full responsibility for your thoughts and actions. - Matthew Donnelly
If your questioning whether something will work or not. Remember that life is an experiment. Don't over analyze just act with heart and passion and move forward in compassion. - Matthew Donnelly
We can't fully encompass our motivational and inspirational awareness without fully understanding our purpose in life. - Matthew Donnelly
There are two key areas that boil down life. Our relationships with people and the relationships with ourselves. - Matthew Donnelly
Don't get caught in the trap of "Waiting". When I retire....When I get off work When I go that party this weekendWhen this happens then I can live.People miss the present and then wonder where time went. Allow life unfold in its divine sequence by being utterly present. - Matthew Donnelly
Act with though awareness and love in the present moment then you will never need to worry about the thought of regret. - Matthew Donnelly
If my mind was in your body going through the same circumstances. I would act differently, and likewise. Judging in nature is separation. - Matthew Donnelly
Vision is the #1 key to adventure. - Matthew Donnelly
When you accept discomfort of whatever moment that you are in. The power of that surrender, that letting go of desiring to be in a different situation than the one your in.........will set you free from the hell of your unconscious. - Matthew Donnelly
Fear is only the enemy if you let it keep you from moving forward.Put fear on your side and let it motivate you.This is the definition of an alchemist. To turn base metal into gold. Fear into Motivation. - Matthew Donnelly
When learning use the present moment to FOCUS on comprehension bringing the information into the flesh. - Matthew Donnelly
The deletion of logic is through....LoveAcceptanceForgiveness Compassion Understanding Faith in the unknownPresent Moment Living Conscious Breathing - Matthew Donnelly
The day I started fearing regret is the day I decided to never stop. - Matthew Donnelly
I searched for a deeper existence. What I found was myself. The next moment the journey towards self discovery began all over again. - Matthew Donnelly
No matter the feelings. You can transform the energy of your emotions into your power. - Matthew Donnelly
Inspired action is when you take action with no mind. Pure silence. - Matthew Donnelly
The universe doesn't command that we love. That would be forcing it. But the Universe does have a heart and when it looks from within it wants it's components to the do the same with unconditional love. Through it's own inner guidance and thus ours. - Matthew Donnelly
Everyone operates out of a different dimensions of love. Love is undefinable from one person to the next. The vibration of Love is what truly brings us together. - Matthew Donnelly
Thought is the only concept that creates the unknown. You have everything you need to know in this moment. - Matthew Donnelly
Fate can not be proven or disproven so act knowing that destiny is a product of your every thought and every action. - Matthew Donnelly
Put your heart into even the smallest seemingly insignificant acts possible. Then be patient enough for the universe to give back to you what you reap. - Matthew Donnelly
Ego is this this higher conscious concept that we have of ourselves and we feel that we must live by it with a closed mind. We can be Self Aware of this concept or purely just blinded. I think the answer to this problem is being Self Aware and changing our current perception for the better. - Matthew Donnelly
Be impatient enough to start going after your dreams now but patient enough to watch them manifest. - Matthew Donnelly
When people ask me how I am I tell them......"I'm present - Matthew Donnelly
Live in the mysterious. Accepting and being fully at peace with not knowing what's going to happen in the future will allow us to be fully present and more peaceful in the present. - Matthew Donnelly
If you should not take your thoughts seriously, then why the thoughts of others? - Matthew Donnelly
Have compassion for your past. By showing love to the present. Your past was just the portal to now. - Matthew Donnelly
The most powerful forces in the universe are infinite. Love, imagination, intuition, stillness. Then why should we define our soul? - Matthew Donnelly
There are 2 versions of Self Image. Inner and Outer.Get in touch with the inner self image and dispose of any concept of the outer world. Feel the energy that comes from this image and start being true from source of this energy. The source of god. - Matthew Donnelly
The hardest thing to do in the world is overcome the mind but it just so happens that it's also the most rewarding. - Matthew Donnelly
Your mornings are very powerful. Be careful with them. - Matthew Donnelly
Life is an experiment, experiment by sending as many ideas in the universe and see which idea takes off and put your heart into that. - Matthew Donnelly
If we don't currently have what we so desire, then we must become a different person. Beliefs and thought patterns is the road to victory. - Matthew Donnelly
The most inspirational feeling I can come up with is.......The feeling of presence. - Matthew Donnelly
Intuition is the silent knowledge of your soul. - Matthew Donnelly
We are all either conditioned by belief system or consciousness. Belief system is built through the world, consciousness is built from within. - Matthew Donnelly
The moment that we are aware of our thoughts we are present. It takes no-mind to recognize our thoughts because mind and no-mind can not co-existPresence and Mind can not co-exist. So therefor presence, thought awareness and no-mind are one. - Matthew Donnelly
Your perception is your habitual perspective. The way you consciously choose to see life on a regular basis. The moment that you are aware of your perspective and detach to see things from a different point of view (Even SLIGHTLY) is the moment that your entire complexity from within you changes. - Matthew Donnelly
Religion isn't bad, it's our consciousness relativity to religion. There's a reason Mahatma Ghandi said "I like your Christ, I don't like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." The principle is that religion doesn't make 'you'. 'You' make your 'religion'. - Matthew Donnelly
When there is complete peace of mind when the outer world is chaotic you will truly be free. - Matthew Donnelly
Read for the sake of using others knowledge to find your own inner guidance. - Matthew Donnelly
True peace is when you can be happy in the midst of chaos. - Matthew Donnelly
The greatest leader in your life is your mind. It is what controls your feelings and emotions. - Matthew Donnelly
Love, Imagination and Intuition are the most powerful forces on the planet earth. - Matthew Donnelly
Consciousness is in this present moment, the awareness with every cell in your body the direct and experience of love. - Matthew Donnelly
Life is in a constant state of change and by evolving in the present with change - - Matthew Donnelly
Love is the purest form of a soul at peace. - Matthew Donnelly
Creativity is more important than imagination because it requires action. - Matthew Donnelly
Either you 'are' in your mind, or you are where you are. Fully present. - Matthew Donnelly
In order to fight off fear we must become it. When we become one with fear we become one with opposite of fear, peace. They are two halves to the same object. - Matthew Donnelly
True Happiness is a state of the mind. Things that we acquire can make us momentarily happy but will not give us true freedom from our unhappiness. - Matthew Donnelly
Healing is not always about completely healing but sometimes just lessening of the pain. - Matthew Donnelly
If you love everyone and everything sincerely then you are truly at peace. - Matthew Donnelly
The 'Mind' in it's nature is conditioned to 'label'. From people, to situations, and circumstances to everything in between. When we allow the mind to shut down we let things be as they are. - Matthew Donnelly
Don't get caught in "Waiting". When I 'Get This' then I will be able to fully 'Live'. Escape the time dominant mind by fully being here 'NOW'. - Matthew Donnelly
In order to have different things we must become someone different. - Matthew Donnelly
Don't let your imperfections conveniently excuse you from having discipline. Have the courage to work through your imperfections. - Matthew Donnelly
Change the present then the change the future. - Matthew Donnelly