I am a BIG quote lover. Being a writer, I have always been in love with words and when they are put together to create an inspirational quote that resonates with me, I am all the much more in love. Quotes are a great way to spark thought, improve your outlook, give you hope or motivation, or make you laugh. I have compiled ten of my favorite quotes that I love that will uplift you and give you hope.
10: “Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” Buddha
The beauty of a new day is that it is another opportunity to be the best version of yourself that you can be. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is off in the distance. All you have is today. When you can learn to be mindful and live in the NOW, you can focus on being the best version of yourself. Let go of regrets and insecurities. You are perfect in this moment. Allow each day to make you better than the day before.
9: “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” Chinese Proverb
It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. It only matters that you try again. Failure isn’t fun. It’s one of the biggest bruises to your ego. Sometimes it seems impossible to get over, but you can get over it. Learn from your mistakes and grow from them. Don’t let them hold you back from the success you can achieve if you stand up every time you fall.
8: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Words from an African American woman who surely encountered a lot of racism throughout her life. This quote can be taken in a negative or positive form. I always like to look at it positively. Making someone feel good or putting a brief smile on someone’s face will have a bigger impact than your words or actions.
7: “You were born with wings. Why prefer to crawl through life?” Rumi
I LOVE RUMI. He is a 13th century Persian Poet and Mystic who wrote poetry that encompassed his mind/body/spirit. We are all given the chance to soar in life. You can’t sit back and wait for life to happen to you. You have to spread your wings and fly.
6: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Ghandi
The world may be big, but you can still may changes to improve “your” world. Be the example of the way that you want others to be. Nothing is too great to improve in the world that surrounds you.
5: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” Helen Keller
You can look at life as an exciting adventure or not. You can choose to see what you want to see in life. Choose to look at obstacles as opportunities for improvement instead of obstacles.
4: “Stars can’t shine without darkness.” D.H. Sidebottom
No matter how dark a moment in your life may be, there is always a light hiding within it. This quote reminds you that no matter how bad things get, there is always something to be thankful for. Sometimes you just have to look a little harder to see it.
3: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” Franklin Roosevelt
What stands between you and success is your belief. If you believe that you can do whatever you put your mind to, you will. If you doubt yourself, you set yourself up for failure before you even start.
2: “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” Zig Ziglar
When you get through a difficult moment, you appreciate what you went through to arrive to your destination. There is always more appreciation when you have the contrast of difficulty. It is in your hardest moments that you grow the most.
1: “Change the way you look at your life and watch your life change.” Laura Uzun
This is a quote that I came up with. I am a firm believer that if you can change your perspective about your life, you can change the reality of your life. Your reality is what you believe.
Here are some links to quote books that I love:
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The Essential Rumi – a book of Rumi’s quotes https://amzn.to/2YZiC9l
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur – a collection of poetry and prose about survival and the experience of violence, abuse, love, loss, and femininity https://amzn.to/3fH2m2R
Power Thoughts by Louise Hay – Louise Hay is the founder of Hay House. She was a firm believer that affirmations can change your life. https://amzn.to/2WWme9Q
Buddha’s Little Instruction Book by Jack Kornfield – a compilation of Buddha’s best and most beautiful words and those of his countless disciples to create an enlightening, accessible and practical companion. https://amzn.to/2WqR6jx
