It is a lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion towards others. If we make friends with ourselves then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others.
~Unknown
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Always help someone. You might be the only one that does.
“My husband let a lady go ahead of him in a drive thru today. She rolled down her window and said thank you, which would’ve sufficed, but then paid for his order. Bless her because we’ve been having some difficulties lately. Made our day.”
~Susan
Someone asked me if I still grieve for my loved ones who have passed away. My reply was simple, yes! Until the very last breath I take. We miss them because we loved and still love them so much! Can I hear Amen
I’m so proud of my high school students. They started an in school clothing shelf for students to donate to, and got it set up in the back stage of the theater so that kids can access it in private.
~Sara Valli
We’re often so hard on ourselves. But remember, everybody has a chapter they don’t read out loud. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life; at the mistakes that gave you wisdom, at the suffering that gave you strength. Despite everything, you still move forward, be proud of this. Continue to endure. Continue to persevere. And remember, no matter how dark it gets, the sun will rise again.
~Unknown
Putting a smile on someone’s face is a noble act of kindness.
Remember to take care of yourself. Sometimes you get so busy taking care of others that you forget that you are important too.
When a flashlight grows dim or quits working, do you just throw it away? Of course not. You change the batteries. When a person messes up or finds themselves in a dark place, do you cast them aside? Of course not! You help them change their batteries. Some need AA… attention and affection; some need AAA… attention, affection, and acceptance; some need C…. compassion; some need D… direction. And if they still don’t seem to shine… simply sit with them quietly and share your light.
~Unknown
Here’s my gift to you: Stop criticizing yourself, now and forevermore. Love and accept yourself as you are right now. When you do, you’ll blossom in ways that you can’t even imagine. Love will heal you, I promise. Your love for yourself will work miracles in your life.
~Louise Hay
Lonely is not being alone. It is feeling that no one cares.
~Unknown
To protect your energy… It’s okay to cancel a commitment. It’s okay to not answer a call. It’s okay to change your mind. It’s okay to want to be alone. It’s okay to take a day off. It’s okay to do nothing. It’s okay to speak up, and it’s okay to let go.
Have you ever quieted your mind, listened to the quiet and subtle movement in your heart, and felt a very small but beautiful feeling of openness and softness arise?
~Rand
A great attitude becomes a great mood, which becomes a great day, which becomes a great year, which becomes a great life.
~Unknown
Be an Encourager. The world has plenty of critics already.
I woke up. I have clothes to wear. I have running water. I have food to eat. Life is good. I am thankful.
When you are born in a world you don’t fit in; it’s because you were born to help create a new one.
~Unknown
I have decided to stop saying yes to people and situations that don’t support my well-being. Instead, I will say yes to my happiness, and yes to my growth, and yes to all the people and things that inspire me to be authentic and whole, while at the same time accepting me just as I am. My yes, from here on out, is my pledge to live honestly, my commitment to love myself fiercely, and my cry to create my best life possible. YES!
~Scott Stabile
Now is the time to surround yourself with loving, encouraging and kind people.
~Unknown
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