Author of quotes: Joel Ben Izzy

I still believe that everything that happens in this world really is done for a reason. But sometimes the reason only appears after something has happened. That's no reason we can find her ourselves we carve, sculpt from their own pain and losses, interlock together in love and compassion. No matter how desperately we were looking for this reason you can see it, only ceasing to search, looking back at where we've been and what you've learned. It's exhausting to forge reason from the matter of life, but it's all we have. And as a reward for this we have history.

Is there any reason? Of course there is! Everything happens for a reason. You, me - we are in amazing stories, where everyone plays a role. A carpet of many threads, interwoven with each other, only God Almighty could weave them together.

I'm telling you, nothing defiles life as our expectations. People like to think they are smarter than God, the greatest storyteller of heaven. And what happens? God looks down and sees that some idiot thinks he understands about life, and then God gets back and she slaps fool ass.

- The ability to let go, - he said softly. In her whole life. We are born, tightly clenched fists. And when you die, to unclench palms, Lennie stretched forth his right hand palm up. - Should be able to die, so it is helpful to learn a little every day.

The hardest thing is when you are in the middle. Don't know what to do, where to go, forward or backward. Like the guy who swims across the river, halfway suddenly decides that until the other shore is far away, and turns back. But, you see, in life there's no turning back.

Usually the answer is right in front of the nose, it is so obvious that you can't see it. And you will never see until you're fed up with the issue.

But history is not the words that you say. When you have some history, you become the book, the story shines through you. And the words... - here he waved his hand dismissively. - It's just a comment.

But here's what I found: the longer I stayed with the truth, the clearer it became saucers. I turned on the hot water, this hot, I could hardly stand it, and remembered a Zen story that I read a dozen times, but still could not understand. Student in search of enlightenment visits the Zen master. The student knows that should, according to tradition, the first to speak to the master, but the master do not say a word. They are quite long sitting in silence. Finally, the wizard offers the student a bowl of rice, and they eat in silence. And so the wizard spoke:
- You have eaten? - he asks.
- Yes, - answers the pupil.
- Then wash the bowl.
That's the whole story. I always found it some kind of unsaid, but now, while rubbing the burnt spot from the plate, the story gained a complete sense. There are times when nothing more to do - just to wash the dishes. Easier to nowhere. We're waiting for bells and pipes, fireworks and fanfare, but worth it to get to the truth, it sometimes is very simple.

I once read that the average age is when you stop worrying about what will become parents, and find that in fact became like them.

There are stories that warm and cozy, and inside there is a feeling that the world is arranged correctly. There are, which is funny. And then there are others where it is not clear what to do - these penetrate the soul like a mouse eaten by the snake alive.

You run from the truth. And now you have to turn and run in the opposite direction. Chase after her! Look for the truth in the dark places where you especially don't want to go.

Here's what I know: life is a harsh teacher. First offers you a exam and then the lesson.

I gave myself two vows. First - never allow yourself any illusions about your own success. The second is to succeed, come what may.

My father spent his whole life chasing dreams. Now, in hindsight, I see that his dreams were to him a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it gave me strength to move on, no matter what the adversity, and a curse, because no one went awry.