Inspiration for the Mind, Body & Soul
A BLOG DEVOTED TO SHARING POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING MESSAGES FOR THE HUNGRY HEART
“It’s never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.”
― Amy Poehler
Self care is the greatest gift you can give yourself. This means asking for what you need. It does not mean to suffer silently and be the martyr. Rather, it means not being afraid to say, this is what I want and what I need to be happy and healthy. And remember, what’s the worst that’s going to happen, someone says no….
“Each of us is a unique strand in the intricate web of life and here to make a contribution.”
― Deepak Chopra
Each and every person on this Earth has a purpose and a higher calling. No two people were put on this Earth to do the same thing. So, never let anyone make you think less of yourself. You are special, one of a kind and capable of changing the world. For it takes but making the difference in one life to change the world – one person at a time. You are an important strand in the tapestry of life.
“But life isn’t something that should be edited. Life shouldn’t be cut. The only way you’ll ever discover what it truly means to be alive and human is by sharing the full experience of what it means to be human and each blemish and freckle that comes with it.”
― Iain Thomas
Life is meant to be perfectly imperfect. There is no filter or edited version of life. To truly live means to fall in the mud and scrape your knees on the pavement. It’s about each and every scar you earn. For every blemish represents an important page in the story of your life.
“Change course, but don’t give up.”
― Roy T. Bennett
At some point in your life, you will inevitably run into a dead end along your path. But the key is, you must not let this discourage you from continuing on. When you reach a point where you can’t travel any further, turn around and try a different trail. Look at it like, “Oh well, I tried but it didn’t work out. So, let’s try something else and take a different approach.” Just don’t give up.
“The power of God is with you at all times; through the activities of mind, senses, breathing, and emotions; and is constantly doing all the work using you as a mere instrument.”
― Anonymous, Bhagavad Gita: El Canto del Senor
You are not alone. Throughout every step you take along your path, our Father walks beside you. And when you are too weak to go on, he carries you. For he lives in your heart, and all you have do is look inward to feel him.
“I finally figured out that not every crisis can be managed. As much as we want to keep ourselves safe, we can’t protect ourselves from everything. If we want to embrace life, we also have to embrace chaos.”
― Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Go big or go home. Sometimes things are going to go wrong. Sometimes things aren’t going to go the way you planned. That’s just life and you need to embrace this. Stop trying to micro manage every aspect of your life and just enjoy the moment.
“Life should be a risk. It’s more than a straight line that you can see clearly from one point to the other. It dips and curves and you never know what’s around the bend sometimes until you get there. That scares a lot of people. But that’s the beauty of it.”
― Katie Kacvinsky, Awaken
Life is all about the unknown. It’s about not knowing what is lurking around the corner and having to deal with any curveball life may throw at you. It isn’t about having all the answers or having a cheat sheet. Instead, you must grab the reins of life, hold on tight, for it is meant to be a bumpy ride!
“I can see it. This one moment when you know you’re not a sad story. You’re alive. And you stand up and see the lights and the buildings and everything that makes you wonder. And you’re listening to that song in that drive with the people you love most in this world. And in this moment I swear… we are infinite.”
― Stephen Chbosky
Open your eyes and truly allow yourself to see the world. See the beauty surrounding you, breathe in the miracle of life. You are so much more than you give yourself credit for. If you truly believe in a limitless future, your life will be full of infinite possibilities. Let go of the chains of doubt that are holding you back and break free so you can fly.
“Whatever happens in your life, no matter how troubling things might seem, do not enter the neighbourhood of despair. Even when all doors remain closed, God wil open up a new path only for you. Be thankful! It is easy to be thankful when all is well.”
― Elif Shafak
No matter how hard or rough the road gets, don’t give up, don’t give in and most importantly, keep persevering. Have faith that in the end things will work out. Put your trust and faith in God, for through him any and everything is possible. And remember, no matter how long the night, the dawn will break and the Sun will rise again.
“What looks like garbage from one angle might be art from another. Maybe it did take a crisis to get to know yourself; maybe you needed to get whacked hard by life before you understood what you wanted out of it.”
― Jodi Picoult
I’ve said it countless times. Life is all about the lens you choose to view it from. You can choose to only see the bad in every circumstance or you can choose to see the good. Whenever a negative situation happens, try to stop and say, “ok, what is the takeaway from this situation? Where is the silver lining?” Search for something good in every situation…for every bump and mountain we encounter in life defines our very essence.