“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ~ Kahlil Gibran You see, my friend, we’re just building our strength. If you just keep in mind that everything serves a purpose in your evolution, it makes it easier to make it through the struggles. Tell yourself, “I’ll…
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” ~ Helen Keller Though we hate it, suffering brings clarity of purpose. And the desire for change coupled with the determination to make it real will follow on that clarity’s…
“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” ~ Bruce Lee It’s good to be strong, my friend, but don’t neglect your flexibility. Balance and flow comes from the harmonious combination of your strength and flexibility. And have you noticed that there’s a…
“Faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and the strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty.” ~ Brené Brown It’s nice to have guarantees, isn’t it? Where there are guarantees, there’s no need for doubts or fears or worries. You’ve got a…
When I asked God for strength, He gave me difficult situations to face. When I asked God for brain and brawn, He gave me puzzles in life to solve. When I asked God for happiness, He showed me some unhappy people. When I asked God for wealth, He showed me how to work hard. When…
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” ~ Marcus Aurelius While you can’t control outside events, my friend, you can control how you respond to them. So often our immediate impulse is to judge something as wrong or bad. But that first impression is coming…
“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” ~ Bruce Lee It’s good to be strong, my friend, but don’t neglect your flexibility. Balance and flow comes from the harmonious combination of your strength and flexibility. And have you noticed that there’s a…
“The strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” ~ Barbara Kingsolver The love between mother and child cannot be confined by any kind of laws, natural or otherwise. This love is life itself, my friend; the well-spring of its power knows no limits. With great appreciation and honor for mothers and the miracles they’ve…
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Yesterday is behind you. It served its purpose, my friend, harvest the good from it and let the rest go. Look forward to today and let it be a whole new beginning. Trust that your new strength and thoughts are there to…