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Nothing stays the same forever.

We can learn something about ourselves from everyone we meet.

When you feel love, the capacity to love increases.

What once created happiness can also create deep pain.

People are capable of more than they think they are.

Everyone wants to feel wanted.

How we judge others is really pointing out our own insecurities or desires. People change their mind.

The slightest kindness mixed with genuine sincerity can melt the hardest heart.

When in doubt, don’t!

People don’t ask enough questions.

Information helps you make better decisions.

Everyone is useful and has value—sometimes you have to dig a little deeper.

Listening is a skill; understanding is an art.

Just accept the compliment and say “thank you.”

Struggles are very real to the ones experiencing them.

Life happens whether you’re ready for it or not.

You can plan and prepare, but something will always catch you by surprise.

Things aren’t always what they appear to be.

You always have time for what matters most.

Believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see.

Gossip isn’t truth—don’t be a spreader.

Go to the source.

A Divine presence and order exists.

Everyone has an opinion.

It’s important to have something to do, something to look forward to and someone to love.

Children make excellent teachers.

Too much is too much.

We are always children to someone.

Everyone has “buttons” that, when pushed, show the indication of unresolved experiences.

“There is nothing good or bad, only thinking makes it so.” – William Shakespeare

Connecting to other like-minded individuals creates energy.

People will surprise you.

Life is cyclical—it will come back around.

I like giving a hand up, not a handout.

People will rarely do more than what you ask of them.

Ask for what you want—you just might get it.

Actions speak louder than words.

Say what you mean and mean what you say.

Darkness is simply the absence of light.

There is nothing to fear but fear itself.

You aren’t what you think, but what you think you are.

Never be in too big a hurry to be considerate.

Don’t overlook the little things.

Do something for someone else with an open heart every day.

Most people are afraid of being vulnerable yet yearn for that kind of trust.

When you live authentically people gravitate toward you.

Those you seek are also seeking you.

It’s important to feed your mind with intentional good, just as it is to feed your body.

Don’t take something for face value. Do the work.

“In quoting others, we cite ourselves.” – Julio Cortazar

Smiles and hugs are like a magnet to others.

Don’t wait for your life to happen, you might miss it.

Sleep is good.

Thoughts of guilt and shame will stunt your growth—let them go.

You can love those you don’t like and you can like those you don’t love.

Surround yourself with people who make you feel good, happy and valued.

Sex is healthy, but it isn’t everything.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket—diversify your friends, money, time and talents.

What you thought was cute once can irritate you later.

When you see the good in others you see the good in yourself.

Art in all its forms opens the eyes and heart to the consciousness of soul.

Prayer and meditation are a discipline but they will increase your capacity to handle more with greater ease.

Don’t always go with your “knee jerk” reaction— marinate on it.

“Minds of people need a good revolution and great quotations are good revolutionists!” – Mehmet Murat Ildan

Money creates change; so does love.

Ideas are truly unlimited.

There isn’t a shortage of anything.

We have all we need at any given moment.

Being present means not wanting anything else in the moment, rather taking notice of what is.

People don’t do things unless they get something out of it—and that might not be what you think.

Everything is subjective.

Patience can be challenging, character building, revealing and a life saver in the long run.

Your parents actually don’t know everything, but what they know can be useful when finding your way.

As Tom Cruise said in Days of Thunder, “I’m more afraid of being nothing than I am of being hurt.”

Breathing with intention can change your mind, body and spirit within seconds.

Mind your own business.

Stay out of someone else’s story.

You can never know what someone else is thinking (even if you think alike).

Telling the truth is easier than telling a lie, even if it hurts.

There is nothing to hide in truth.

People will often sacrifice their own feelings rather than risk hurting someone else’s feelings.

People don’t like confrontation, but truth is what is waiting on the other side.

There is strength in numbers but it only takes one to make a difference.

“Like your body, your mind also gets tired, so refresh it by wise sayings.” – Hazrat Ali