We forget what we have — and most will continue to forget it until we no longer have it.

Never lose hope, no matter how dark life may seem. As Pope Benedict XVI said: ‘.. the one who hopes has been granted the gift of a new life.’

Patient people tend to be more cooperative, empathic and forgiving. Not only do they make life better for others, but they, too, are less lonely and make better friends.

Faith can give us superhuman powers when facing our fears, especially the fear of death.

To grow wise, we need to be aware of our small self and see beyond our biases to something transcendent.