Looking for a break from your high-stress day? Check out these quotes that will give you some ease and comfort.

“The more you have, the more you’re occupied; the less you have, the more free you are.” – Mother Teresa

“Slow down, simplify, and be kind.” – Naomi Judd

“Heaven is full of answers to prayer for which no one bothered to ask.” – Billy Graham (submitted by Rebecca Shirley)

“Think of some ways you could comfort yourself, other than by eating. Here’s a starter list: hug yourself or another person, take a hot bath, stroke your face or pat yourself on the arm, tell yourself that you’re good and that you love yourself.” – Norris Chumley

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – Jesus (John 14:27 NIV)

“God does not comfort us to make us comfortable only, but to make us comforters.” – Dr. John Henry Jowett

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