"You better have some skills in this world. You better bring something to the dinner party, or you will be the dinner. You will either have value or be grist for the mill — nothing more. I know it seems so unfair. I didn't make the rules. The truth is that the world doesn't have … Continue reading You Better Have Some Skills…
Quotes
Accept…
"Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself." -Harvey Fierstein
Become A Possibilitarian…
"Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities — always see them, for they're always there." —Norman Vincent Peale
Oh…
"Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left." -Hubert Humphrey
Self-Doubt Can Easily…
"Self-doubt can easily become the cause of every missed step in life. Self-doubt steals dreams, denies hope, and assassinates faith. Know that you know what you are doing. When you do what feels right for you, know that you know it is right for you." —Iyanla Vanzant
Out Of Suffering We Emerge
"Pain is like a healing emotional fever. Allow your pain to cleanse you and burn away what needs to die. A new and better you will grow from the ashes. The most important parts of your life will be marked by pain. Some of the most amazing people in the world were not perfect; they were … Continue reading Out Of Suffering We Emerge
You Must Be Good To Yourself
"You must be good to yourself if you are ever going to be any good for others. This means take a day off once in a while when it's not scheduled. Eat of piece of chocolate when it's not recommended. Take a nap when it's just not possible. Get your face into a good book … Continue reading You Must Be Good To Yourself
There Is No Single…
“There is no single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.” -Audre Lorde
Don’t Hold Together What Must Fall Apart…
"Sometimes, right when you think your life is getting better, everything falls to pieces, and you end up right back where you started. In those moments just remember, that right when your life has fallen apart, something unexpected will come along; a new person, friend, opportunity or discovery, that will help you put the pieces … Continue reading Don’t Hold Together What Must Fall Apart…
When Dealing…
"When dealing with a difficult person, all that matters from a spiritual standpoint is how you react and treat the person. It's not about getting the other person to change or agree with you. Your spiritual growth is all about the way that YOU deal with the relationship, the person, and the situation. Even if … Continue reading When Dealing…
