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“It’s not a dream, it’s my destiny.”
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“Look down the road I’m traveling and you will see my goal; it’s there on the path. Probably closer than it appears. Life tends to roll that way.”
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“The crazy thing about poetry is how its simplicity makes it complicated.”
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“Ma'am," he said, reaching for the door. He held it open, his posture as erect and sturdy as a pole.
I eyed the man's uniform, the pins and badges that signified his military rank and position. At that moment I felt opposing forces wash over me, clashing internally like a cold and warm front meeting in the air.
At first I was hit by a burning sense of respect and gratitude. How privileged a person I was to have this soldier unbar the way for me, maintaining a clear path that I might advance unhindered. The symbolism marked by his actions did strike me with remarkable intensity. How many virtual doors would be shut in my face if not for dutiful soldiers like him?
As I went to step forward, my feet nearly faltered as if they felt unworthy. It was I who ought to be holding open the door for this gentleman—this representative of great heroes present and past who did fight and sacrifice and continue to do so to keep doors open, paths free and clear for all of humanity.
I moved through the entrance and thanked him.
"Yes, ma'am," he said.
How strange that I should feel such pride while passing through his open door.”
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“Some days I feel like my worth is being reevaluated every five minutes.”
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“You can do things.
Do you know this?
Do you believe it?
You should.
It’s true.
You can do great things.”
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“To believe in yourself is to light a spark with the potential to start a fire.”
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“Most are unaware of their tremendous worth and boundless potential, despite possessing both.”
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“Remembering our loved ones is breathing life into their fading images, that we might once more see their faces and pass along a tearful “I miss you.”
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“On this day, take time to remember those who have fallen. But on every day after, do more; put the freedoms they died for to greater and nobler uses.”
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“Had life not given me reasons to grieve, I would never have known the healing power of a hug.”
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“The only two words you should ever say to a mirror are “Hello, Beautiful.”
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“The rarest, truest beauty is visible only to the heart.”
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“Forgiving yourself can prove as difficult as licking a scab off your elbow.”
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“Have you honestly pondered your individual worth? Consider every lower life form in the world—the animals, plants, fouls and fishes. Consider the land forms and numerous earthly wonders. Consider the countless worlds beyond this planet as well as their stars and galaxies. And then consider yourself. Of all God’s creations, you were formed in His image, resembling the likeness of a God. That’s something to think about.”
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“Truth is, I’m generally happiest when it’s just me. It’s okay to be madly in love with yourself.”
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“Life isn’t always kind. It isn’t gentle and loving or sympathetic to the pains and sorrows of humanity. I, however, as an individual in control of my own actions, can be kind and loving, gentle and sympathetic to those around me, and in the process improve what life is for everyone.”
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“God cries for us in the same way we cry for others. His tears most often spill over for the pain and suffering caused from the mortal misuse of a gift called agency. He will not revoke the gift. It was promised to us for the duration of our time on Earth. But He will hold each one of us accountable in the end for how we applied this power of agency.”
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“If you suffer lingering doubts; if the consolation you cling to is ‘it will probably be okay,’ then run the other way because what you’re contemplating is not a good choice.”
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“I know you would like to blame the world, but the fact is that life is an 'up to you' thing.”
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“There’s always another option.
There’s always another one.
It’s never only 'this' or 'that,'
The moon or else the sun.
Don’t sigh and choose the greater
Or lesser of two plights.
But look to see the stars beyond
For options vast and bright.”
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“It turns out the simplest choices have been far more important in the long run than I ever imagined.”
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“Children harbor a great many doubts and sorrows that could be eased by a loving hug from a parent.”
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“Man is dust.
Rue is rain.
Life is mud.”
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“It's not wrong to feel sorry for yourself. Just like it's not wrong to stand in a puddle of water while the rain pours down on your head. But neither is productive, unless you enjoy feeling cold and miserable and soggy while mascara runs down your face.”
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“If all of our sins, bad habits, and poor choices were permanently inked into our skin like tattoos, we would all dress quite modestly.”
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“Life is the season for loving and caring,
for laughing and caroling, giving and sharing.
Christmas is meant for the same, people say,
which makes life like Christmastime every day.”
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“It isn’t so much life’s problems that challenge us but the emotional turbulence stirred up while trying to deal with them. People possessing the gift of emotional detachment are lucky in that their personal problems seem far less problematic.”
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“Life is a fierce duel with emotions and a slow war with psychology.”
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“In one way or another,
you owe your life to Mother.”
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“You breathe.
You feel.
You see
and hear
and smell
and taste
and think
and move
and laugh
and weep
and heal
and dance
and sing
and love.
Thank your mother.”
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“Have you ever noticed how the most intriguing individual in the room seems content to listen sooner than speak?”
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“If you think the most courageous and difficult thing you can do is stubbornly stand your ground, try graciously giving in.”
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“The world seems to want us to be sad and angry because bad things frequently happen. But I say we should feel the opposite. We should be happy and cheerful because good things happen. We should be delighted to see the sun rise and stars glow and rainbows color stormy skies. We should savor every simple breath and eat each meal with gratitude. We should slumber in sweet dreams and relish moments of laughter and love. We should take more notice of the joys and kindnesses that do exist, still dictating the actions of millions of good people all over the world. Life is filled with pleasant moments, not just grief. We should be happy because this is true.”
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“Not every day is awful.
Not every day is good.
Despite the way the hours pass,
I’m living like I should.
Not every day is all wrong.
Not every day is right.
At least I’m not a spider trying
to scamper out of sight.
Not every day is ideal.
Not every day is bad.
At any rate I have my senses,
even if they’re mad.
Not every day is happy.
Not every day is glum.
When melancholy drags me down,
a simple tune I hum.
Not every day I smile.
Not every day I frown.
With effort, I can take a scowl
and turn it upside down.
Not every day is crazy.
Not every day is sane.
If consequence nips at my heels
I don’t pass on the blame.
Not every day is giddy.
Not every day is blah.
Yet I can still appreciate
a giggle and guffaw.
Not every day is timid.
Not every day is proud.
I may not be a dragon, but
I roar about as loud.
Not every day has rainbows.
Not every day has rain.
Despite the fact I’m stiff and sore,
I’m not in chronic pain.
On every day the sun shines,
so every night I pray
that I might see the morning light
and live another day.”
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“When I count my blessings, I find you in every one.”
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“Mad fearlessness is not courage. The only requirement for courage is a good heart.”
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“Courage isn’t being a dragon. Neither is it behaving like a dragon. Nor is it taking up arms to fight and defeat dragons. Courage is being a lamb standing with poise among dragons.”
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“Courage doesn’t defeat fear or erase fear or adjust to fear. Courage acts, plain and simple, in the midst of fear.”
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“If life is a stage and you are your own agent, then don’t hesitate to play the character you wish to play.”
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“You never step backwards when you’re sure of where you’re going.”
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“I may deserve your disappointment as well as a lecture and strict discipline, but what I need is your understanding, your guidance, and your unconditional love.”
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“Weakness drives us to set goals, to try harder, to put forth more effort, to dream and wish and hope, to reach out further and down deeper, to pray earnestly, to cry mightily, to understand and empathize with valid sincerity. In truth, weakness is a catalyst for greater strength.”
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“I am not what you see.
I am what time and effort and interaction slowly unveil.”
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“Understand that great accomplishments require great effort. If a goal is achieved without effort, it is no accomplishment but a mere happening.”
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“If we were to behave half as well as we believe others ought to behave, we might prove ourselves as grand in character as excuses and justifications prevent us from being.”
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“Past and Present I know well; each is a friend and sometimes an enemy to me. But it is the quiet, beckoning Future, an absolute stranger, with whom I have fallen madly in love.”
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“All human beings wield influence—a powerful sword granted at birth. Wield your sword with care.”
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“Be sure to wear green
on March seventeen,
or else Irish leprechauns
pinch your bones clean!”
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“Giving advice is like seeing an elephant in someone’s path and suggesting they remove it. Heeding advice requires forcing the elephant to budge. Huge difference.”
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