A BLOG DEVOTED TO SHARING POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING MESSAGES FOR THE HUNGRY HEART
“You know, life fractures us all into little pieces. It harms us, but it’s how we glue those fractures back together that make us stronger.”
― Carrie Jones
We all go through hard times. We all have our storms we must weather. And sometimes we will fall apart. But it is how we put the pieces back together that ultimately matters.
He looked at me and said;
I see a challenge not a problem
I see an opportunity not an obligation
I see a must do not a sacrifice….
I looked back at him straight in the eye through the mirror and said;
You are the new me, the better me…
― Rateb Rayyes
Life is all about the lens you choose to view it from. You can choose to always look at the negative or you can search for the silver lining. When obstacles are thrown your way, you can choose to view them as opportunities to grow and learn…or you can look at them as impossible hurdles. Because at the end of the day, life is all about attitude and perspective.
“When hope seems like a faded memory, remember love and hope will return stronger than ever.”
― Imania Margria
Some days are better than others. And sometimes it feels like you may succumb to the darkness. But it is at these times when you must remember that love and hope will triumph every time. So, never give up the fight, for better days are on the horizon.
“Don’t quit.
When your latest efforts fail, don’t quit. When your performance is scoffed and ridiculed, don’t quit. When you’re told you have no talent, don’t quit. When you come in dead last, don’t quit. When it seems an uphill fight to keep going, don’t quit. When you can’t see any possible way to achieve your goals, don’t quit. When your last supporter is you alone, don’t quit. When discouragement and depression seem your constant companion, don’t quit. When you feel like quitting, don’t quit.
Time and time again you will crave relief from the harsh fight of trying to succeed. You will falsely think that quitting will bring peace and reprieve, but alas, only regret and disappointment await the quitter. Victory means never ever ever quitting.
So don’t quit.
Do not quit.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich
Sometimes life wears you down, and you are so tired that you just want to give up. But no matter what, don’t you dare quit. Dig deep within yourself and find that inner strength to push through.
“Our individuality is all, all, that we have. There are those who barter it for security, those who repress it for what they believe is the betterment of the whole society, but blessed in the twinkle of the morning star is the one who nurtures it and rides it in, in grace and love and wit, from peculiar station to peculiar station along life’s bittersweet route.”
― Tom Robbins
Never compromise who you are for a job, a relationship…not for anything. Be proud and confident in who you are, for it is what separates you in a crowd and makes your light shine so bright. Always remember that each of us were born to sparkle as brightly as the stars that light up the night.
“I want to see beauty. In the ugly, in the sink, in the suffering, in the daily, in all the days before I die, the moments before I sleep.”
― Ann Voskamp
It is an undeniable fact that life is harsh and unforgiving at times. And, it is so very easy to become jaded and hardened. But you owe it to yourself not to let life defeat you. No matter the pain and suffering you have witnessed and endured, do not allow the bad in this world to overshadow the beauty that surrounds us everyday in every moment. Never forget that waking up each morning and inhaling the breath of life is a miracle in and of itself.
“When things do not go your way, remember that every challenge — every adversity — contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth.”
― Roy T. Bennett
Sometimes things aren’t going to work out. There are many battles you will lose. This is just a fact of life you must accept. But you mustn’t forget that each “lost” is an opportunity to grow…to learn. All of life’s obstacles are teaching moments if you stop and pay attention. So, the next time things don’t work out, don’t think of it as a failure; rather, treat it as an opportunity to grow and transform for the better.
“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.”
― Gerard Way
Happiness isn’t synonymous with perfection. To be happy does not mean one has the proverbial white picket fence and poster card family. It doesn’t mean that everything is perfect and amazing. You can be happy when the world around you is in chaos and things are a mess, because at some point you will hopefully learn that happiness stems from accepting yourself and others for who they are. It is about learning to love the imperfections of life. It’s about accepting that life is this beautiful chaotic mess and that’s okay.
“You need to spend time crawling alone through shadows to truly appreciate what it is to stand in the sun.”
― Shaun Hick
Life is filled with highs and lows. And you cannot avoid the lows, the darkness, and the messiness of life. It’s a part of the journey we must all experience. And by crawling around in the mud, you truly appreciate the Sun when it comes out. For life’s pain and heartbreak teach us to appreciate the blessings surrounding us everyday.
“It’s never too late to change your life for the better. You don’t have to take huge steps to change your life. Making even the smallest changes to your daily routine can make a big difference to your life.”
― Roy T. Bennett
At any point in your life you have the power to say this isn’t how my story will end. If you’re unhappy with any aspect of your life, start taking steps today to change it. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but change will never happen by doing nothing. So, make the choice today to take charge of your life and begin taking steps to create a life you love.