During childhood, my mom took me to the library or bookstore
every single week. As I read, I always saw symbolism and deeper meaning in the
text, even in childish fairytales. I always pretended words were actually magic
fairy dust being sprinkled to add love, laughter, wisdom, fun or purpose to my
life. Even as an adult, I feel that way.
Quotes in particular have served as a means for my personal
evolution. Here's a few I hope fill your life with inspiration.
1.
"Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your
life." - Wayne Dyer
When you do things you love — whether it's work, fun
activities, or spending time with people you love — you attract more of that
into your life. Remember, the reverse is also true.
2.
"Don't let anyone tell you that daydreaming is a waste of time: the only
people who would dare tell you that are people without any vision." -
Susan Miller
How else can you identify what you truly want to have, be or
contribute to the world? Everything starts with a thought, a vision and a
self-manufactured plan.
3.
"The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears." - Native
American proverb
If we never experienced sadness or pain, how could we
possibly appreciate joy or pleasure? This quote reminds me that every storm has
sunshine at the end.
4.
"My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy;
if not, you'll become a philosopher." - Socrates
This quote is about taking risks. Each thing we experience
in life makes us stronger, wiser, and gets us one step closer to fulfilling our
purpose.
5.
“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games.
Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed.
I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I
succeed.” - Michael Jordan
Sometimes you'll have to disappoint yourself or others.
However, with each ounce of effort, each courageous step forward and
persistence we can achieve what we set out to do. Never give up.
6. “If
you take away a person’s struggle, you take away their victory. It’s like
pulling a caterpillar out of it’s cocoon before it’s time. It will never
develop into a butterfly.” - Cameron C. Taylor
As a recovering co-dependent, I've always taken on
responsibilities that weren't my own. I thought I was helping, when in reality
I disempowered myself and made those folks feel like I thought they were
incapable.
7. “If
your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.” - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
This reminds me to stop playing small. We weren't put on
this earth to be average or good. We were put here to be great. Set your
intentions and goals really high, to stretch yourself to growth. Every
monumental success was seemingly impossible at one point.
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