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“Practice makes perfect.” -Unknown We all are familiar with today’s quote. While origins of it are debatable, it’s generally believed that it first appeared in the English language in “The Diary and Autobiography of John Adams” around 1760. Since then, it’s had its 15 minutes of fame and it’s time for us to retire it. … Read more
“Obsession is the single most wasteful human activity because with an obsession you keep coming back and back and back to the same question and never get an answer.” -Norman Mailer There are times when something we want so badly is difficult to procure without an uphill journey. It’s human nature then to want it … Read more
“If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success.” -James Cameron We all have goals and ambitions in life from the time we learn to think for ourselves. And it is important to remember never to sell yourselves short. Don’t ever think you’re not good enough … Read more
“The heart will break but broken lives on.” -Lord Byron We all go through a broken heart at some point in our lives because grief is inevitable in humanity. What a lot of people seem to forget is that biologically, the heart is a muscle much like biceps and calves. You work it out by … Read more
As human beings, we should never stop striving to be the best at what we do. Simultaneously, we must also remember to acknowledge and be thankful for what we already have. Yesterday, there was tornado and a massive power outage in the area where I live in Dallas, TX. I was complaining like anyone else … Read more
“There are only four words that mean so much more than I love you, and those four words are I’m here for you.” -hplyrikz.com When a loved one is hurting, it’s a perfectly natural feeling to want to make their troubles go away. It’s natural to want to be their knight in shining armor and … Read more
“Accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower I’ve always believed that one of the key ingredients to being happier in life is appreciating the journey of an endeavor as much as the destination. It makes us more grateful for what we have accomplished so far and also keeps us … Read more
“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” -Steve Maraboli The world is moving at such a breakneck speed that sometimes we forget the value of some simple things in life. One of them is the act of common courtesy. Every so often, we go through things such turbulent periods in … Read more
“Above all else, be your own champion. Make yourself proud.” -Author Tianna G. Hansen In a previous post, I had talked about how important self-care is. To expand on the same train of thought, one of the most crucial attributes in life is self-respect. In order to gain respect from people, it’s important that it … Read more
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” -Dolly Parton Change. Sometimes we look forward to it and sometimes we dread it. Regardless of how we look at it though, it’s necessary to grow in life. We all welcome the good changes. Promotions, getting a raise, moving to a bigger house, … Read more
“We determine our destiny by the actions we take today.” -Catherine Pulsifer Since the start of humanity, there has always been a debate about how much control do we have in our lives over our future? Many have said that fate and destiny cannot be changed no matter what we do. For example, you could … Read more
“The biggest disappointments in life come not from our enemies but from our friends.” -Author Poulomi Sanyal When I first came across the above quote, I wasn’t sure what to make of it. I would like to think that I have some wonderful friends in my life that have been a tremendous support system during … Read more
“Don’t sacrifice the relationship for a relationship status. If his heart is still single, then being ‘taken’ won’t matter.” -Derrick Jaxn Nowadays, people seem more obsessed to show a “status” of their relationship to their social media followers than a true commitment to the actual relationship. Phrases like “It’s Complicated” seem to have crept into … Read more
“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.” -James O’Barr We all go through periods of grieving the loss of loved ones. It’s inevitable that those periods will cause us pain. But … Read more
“So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.” -Helen Keller Happy Memorial Day! Whether you lean toward left or right, no matter what your political affiliations or lack thereof are, one thing is for sure: We all have the freedom to think and … Read more
“Have a good cry, wash out your heart. If you keep it inside it’ll tear you apart.” -Sometimes You Win (1979) by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show Very often, people don’t realize how healthy crying can be. Psychologically it’s very soothing. But even physiologically, it has its benefits. Scientists suggest that each time you … Read more
“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you’re not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” -Paulo Cohelo This quote by Brazilian songwriter and author Paulo Cohelo is very important to remember, especially when caring for loved ones. Before we set out to make anyone else happy, we must make sure we’re happy. That will allow us … Read more
“Be careful what you wish for, lest it comes true.” -Unknown While origins of this quote are sketchy, popular opinion suggests that it’s a translation of an old Chinese proverb. There indeed times when something we want looks far more attractive than it really is. It may be the forbidden fruit. But I’ve always wondered, … Read more
“Speech is silver, silence is golden” -Thomas Carlyle These were the words first written by poet Thomas Carlyle when translating a proverb from ancient Egypt. There are times when it’s advantageous to maintain silence and listen. There are also times, particularly in this modern era, to not. This is the age of the #MeToo era, … Read more
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” -Albert Einstein All too often, we’re afraid of going out of our comfort zones and embarking on new endeavors. While the reasons for not doing so are relatable on many levels, one can’t help but think what would happen if famous minds like Albert … Read more
