Matthew Donnelly is an American author whose writing emphasizes reflection, clarity, and emotional awareness. Through thoughtful prose, he explores human experience in ways that invite readers to pause and reconsider their own perspectives. His work inspires mindfulness and personal growth, reminding others that insight often emerges from careful observation. By valuing depth over noise, he encourages a more intentional and reflective approach to both writing and life.
"Past and Future exist in the mind. They exist in the outside world. The mind is shaped by the physical world. Past and future however do NOT exist within the body. Because the present moment is all that you have and will ever be able to experience from within. Presence is how you fully exist. Internal (No-mind, no-time, awareness) is how you fully exist."
"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."
"The greatest leader in your life is your mind. It is what controls your feelings and emotions."
"If you don't think the wheel should be reinvented then you are suffering from the lack of creative imagination."
"When learning use the present moment to FOCUS on comprehension bringing the information into the flesh."
"If you sincerely love yourself then you will take 100% full responsibility for your thoughts and actions."
"If you're brave enough to get through the darkness then you shall shine in the light."
"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'."
"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."
"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."
"A Large-Scale Revolution can not happen without a higher-awareness to seek Personal Growth on an individual level."
"In order to have different things we must become someone different."