“It seems like such an amazing predicament to me, how one does not become a better person by seeking out in the world those who are lesser than himself and then saying, ‘I will be better than you because you’re not as good as me.’ You don’t become better by looking at others and trying to be better than them. You become a better person by looking at yourself in the mirror, and, seeking to overcome and to overthrow all the flaws within yourself, you overcome the weaker you, the lesser you; you become the better You, the stronger You, the higher You. That’s how it goes.” -C. Joybell C.
Quotes
You Do Not Need To Know
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith, and hope.”
―Thomas Merton
Self-Esteem
“Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgments of others.” —Oprah Winfrey
Invest In The Human Soul
“Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.” -Mary McLeod Bethune
The First Step To Change
“The first step to change,… is accepting your reality right now. Honoring your process. Compassionate self-awareness leads to change; harsh self-criticism only holds the pattern in place, creating a stubborn and defensive Basic Self. Be gentle with yourself as you would with a child. Be gentle but firm. Give yourself the space to grow. But remember that the timing is in god’s hands, not yours.” —Dan Millman
Today
“Today I close the door to the past, open the door to the future, take a deep breath, step on through and start a new chapter in my life.” —Unknown Author
The Best Thing
“The best thing about the worst time of your life is that you get to see the true colors of the people you care for.”
—Unknown Author
Sadly, this is incredibly true for me and always has been. 😦 And people wonder why I have trust issues?!
Birds Sing After A Storm…
“Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?” -Rose Kennedy
Nothing Would Be The Same
“You, whose voice is someone’s favorite voice. Nothing would be the same if you did not exist.” -Sierra DeMulder
Survival Is…
“Survival is your strength not your shame.” -T. S. Eliot
