“There is no yardstick or measure of perfection. Thus imperfection is the ultimate perfection. It is perfectly fine to be imperfect for that's what we are by nature.”
“If you ain't got no choice, be brave. -Dirk Johnson”
Source: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Your Dreams: Inspirational Stories, Powerful Principles and Practical Techniques to Help You Make Your Dreams Come True
“There is no courage like commitment.”
“Education takes a lot of time, effort and tolerance to failure... It is the worst battle with yourself ever and it all comes down to focus.”
“Have courage, dear heart, for there is nothing to be afraid of and never has been.”
Source: The Weight of Glory
“I see your fear, and it's big. I also see your courage and it's bigger. We can do hard things, baby. We are fireproof.”
Source: Untamed
“To be gentle with ourselves requires a willingness to be exposed and perhaps be hurt. As I have already suggested, there is nothing weak or ‘cowardly’ about gentleness, especially when we are relearning to live in this world by minimizing our ‘numbing strategies’ so that we can practise super self-care. When we face our fears, we are acting courageously. Courage happens in the mundane. If we observe people in our local community, we can see courage being practised all around us. Just turning up for life every day requires courage, especially when we are prepared to be present.”
Source: Super Self Care: How to Find Lasting Freedom from Addiction, Toxic Relationships and Dysfunctional Lifestyles
“Guilt is imperative if we are to create and sustain a decent code of ethics and a sound moral compass. Guilt can help us to listen to our conscience, enhance empathy, and therefore have fulfilling relationships. Without guilt, we would live in an extremely dark world. However, misplaced guilt often triggers us to be over-apologetic and people-please. Many people repeat the word ‘sorry’ without needing to, while still others feel guilty for their very own existence. Emotionally wounded, shame-based people often feel that they are constantly ‘getting in the way’. This stems from a sense of feeling unlovable. To ask for one’s own needs to be met often results in a feeling of guilt. I call this misplaced guilt. Similarly, a person may feel guilty even if they have been abused or harmed by others. Misplaced guilt or excessive guilt stifles people’s chances to live happily and peacefully.”
Source: Super Self Care: How to Find Lasting Freedom from Addiction, Toxic Relationships and Dysfunctional Lifestyles
“Never fear anything over your faith, or anyone over your conscience.”
Source: Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
“Have you heard the saying by the actor Lily Tomlin, ‘The road to success is always under construction’? I like this concept. My spiritual journey has certainly been messy and uncomfortable at times. I had several emotional breakdowns before experiencing an emotional breakthrough. In essence, layers of deep denial and negative thought-patterns had to be unravelled and replaced with new and greater self-awareness.”
Source: Super Self Care: How to Find Lasting Freedom from Addiction, Toxic Relationships and Dysfunctional Lifestyles