Inspiration for the Mind, Body & Soul
A BLOG DEVOTED TO SHARING POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING MESSAGES FOR THE HUNGRY HEART
“Never lose faith in yourself, and never lose hope; remember, even when this world throws its worst and then turns its back, there is still always hope.”
― Pittacus Lore
When the going gets tough, don’t ever give in. No matter what obstacles are thrown your way, never lose hope. Always believe you are strong enough, smart enough and worthy enough to overcome life’s greatest hurdles.
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
― Leo Buscaglia
It is the small things that make the biggest difference. Never forget that one smile has the power to change the world. One kind word or gesture can brighten a person’s day. So, each day you should strive to open your heart and spread love for you really can make a difference in another person’s life. And hey, imagine what this world would look like if everyone chose to do the same.
You were born with potential.
You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness.
You were born with wings.
You are not meant for crawling, so don’t.
You have wings.
Learn to use them and fly.
― Jalaluddin Rumi
I truly believe each of us has a purpose in this life. And each of us has the potential to do good in this world and make a difference. Whether or not you realize that potential is completely dependent upon the choices you make. You must find the courage and inner strength to take that leap of faith when the time comes. And never forget that in order to fly, you must be courageous enough to let go of the branch.
“In case you never get a second chance: don’t be afraid! And what if you do get a second chance? You take it!”
― C. JoyBell C.
Live life courageously. Don’t be afraid to take chances and most importantly, don’t hold back. Embrace everything life has to offer and don’t be afraid to leap with both feet. Treat each moment as if it’s your last for tomorrow is not promised.
“There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book or simply close it.”
― Shannon L. Alder
In life, sometimes you have to let go of friendships, relationships and jobs in order to move forward along your path. It is important to continually evaluate where you are in your life journey and acknowledge what’s holding you back. Let go of negativity and toxicity in your life. Remember that there will always come a time in your life when you must let go and turn the page in the story of your life.
“When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.”
― Napoleon Hill
Defeat does not mean game over. It doesn’t mean it’s time to throw in the towel and give up your dream. Defeat only means that your plans weren’t sound and so you need to go back to the drawing board, regroup and rebuild those plans. And then go after your goals once more with a firmer set of plans meant to survive the roughest weather.
“Do not lose hope — what you seek will be found. Trust ghosts. Trust those that you have helped to help you in their turn. Trust dreams. Trust your heart, and trust your story.”
― Neil Gaiman
To lose hope is to cease really living. You must never give in, never stop dreaming and never stop believing in infinite possibilities. And at the end of the day, trust in yourself and live your story.
“Have patience with everything that remains unsolved in your heart. Try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books written in a foreign language. Do not now look for the answers. They cannot now be given to you because you could not live them. It is a question of experiencing everything. At present you need to live the question. Perhaps you will gradually, without even noticing it, find yourself experiencing the answer, some distant day.”
― Rainer Maria Rilke
It is not meant for you to have all the answers. That’s not how life works. Life is about asking questions and being willing to go on the journey to seek answers. And you may ultimately never find the answer because it is the experience, the journey that matters. Because sometimes in order to discover the path you are meant to walk, you must first ask the right questions that guide you to where you need to be.
“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”
― Dalai Lama
Life is about spreading love and kindness to those around us. Whether it be as simple as a smile given in passing to a stranger or a simple text to say You Matter. It’s about helping others when you are able and paving a way for those who come after us. It is each person’s duty as a human being to strive to leave this Earth a better place than when they came into it.
“You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying. To the best you can do everyday.”
― Jason Mraz
There will be many times in life when you come up short. You will inevitably lose more battles than you will win. That’s just life. But the key is no matter how many times you fall, you must get back up and try, try, try again. Because life isn’t about how many times you fall; rather, life is about how many times you find the strength to stand back up and continue to fight for what sets your soul on fire.