Inspiration for the Mind, Body & Soul
A BLOG DEVOTED TO SHARING POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING MESSAGES FOR THE HUNGRY HEART
“When it rains it pours. Maybe the art of life is to convert tough times to great experiences: we can choose to hate the rain or dance in it.”
― Joan F. Marques
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; rather, it’s learning to find joy even in tough times. For you may find yourself missing out on life by trying to wait for clear skies that may never come. So, no matter what you are going through, try to find something to smile about.
“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.
“The way I define happiness is being the creator of your experience, choosing to take pleasure in what you have, right now, regardless of the circumstances, while being the best you that you can be.”
― Leo Babauta
Life may be tough at times and downright miserable. But it is during these dark moments in our lives that we must learn to dance in the rain instead of waiting for the storm to pass. Find joy in every moment you are blessed to have on this Earth.
“Oh, God of Dust and Rainbows,
Help us to see
That without the dust the rainbow
Would not be.”
― Langston Hughes
Life has a way of balancing itself. For good to exist, there must be evil lurking around the corner. For every sunrise, there is a sunset. For every dawn, there is a dusk. Light cannot exist without darkness. Never forget you cannot have one without the other. So, embrace all sides of life.
“Pain is a byproduct of life. That’s the truth. Life sometimes sucks. That’s true for everyone. But if you don’t face the pain and the suck, you don’t ever get the other things either. Laughter. Joy. Love. Pain passes, but those things are worth fighting for. Worth dying for.”
― Jim Butcher, Vignette
You’ve heard it time and time again. You don’t know what it means to be high if you haven’t been low. And you don’t truly appreciate the sunshine until it’s gone and you’re left with nothing but darkness. The point being that with the joys of life comes pain. But, it is important to never forget that joy and the good parts of life are worth fighting for.
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”
― Ashley Smith
People spend their entire life searching for a miracle never realizing that life itself is THE miracle. Don’t take life for granted, for it can be here one moment and gone the next. Take time to appreciate the beauty surrounding you and don’t wait until tomorrow to tell someone “I love you,” for tomorrow may never come.
“We’re so engaged in doing things to achieve purposes of outer value that we forget the inner value, the rapture that is associated with being alive, is what it is all about.”
― Joseph Campbell
It’s only natural to get swept up in the daily grind of life. But, it is important to take a moment each day to stop, take a deep breath and be grateful for the gift of life. Simply appreciate being alive, for some are fighting for that same precious gift.
“Each day is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to Him.”
― T.D. Jakes
Each day that you wake up to live another day is a blessing from God. It is his gift to us. And, it is our responsibility not to waste his gift. So, cherish each moment as if were your last.
“Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.”
― Og Mandino
Sometimes it is so hard to see the good around you when it seems like your world is falling apart and nothing is going right. But, it is at these moments when you are feeling overwhelmed and frustrated that you need to stop, take a deep breath and count your blessings. Remind yourself of what is still good in your life. And the rest will work itself out.
“My destination is no longer a place, rather a new way of seeing.”
― Marcel Proust
Life is all about perspective. It isn’t about attaining goal X or making Y amount of money. Life is about learning what it means to be awake and to see the blessings surrounding you. It is about striving to be a better version of yourself each and every day.