When you continually worry about what other people think of you, they own you.

Every snowflake is unique, yet they are each perfect.

At the heart of all anger, all grudges, and all resentment, you'll always find a fear that hopes to stay anonymous.

If the tree doesn't hug you back, it's not a problem with the tree, it's a problem with your heart.

Never be afraid to cry. Sometimes, nothing can cleanse the heart more than a few wet tears.

Fears and worries originate in the mind. Love and joy originate from the soul.

Your words, your thoughts, your imagination: powerful tools. Remember that and use them wisely.

If you follow your passion, it will lead you to fulfillment.

Life is not something that happens to us, Life happens through us.

Through artistry, imagination not only allows one to express their creativity, but also their soul.

Whether or not you believe in God, He always believes in You!

Dreams give purpose to one’s life. If you do not wish anything better for yourself or for your loved ones, then life loses meaning.

I cannot tell whether diamonds appeared in his eyes or mine as the shine of adoration became the icon one sees in history, a Byzantine sparkle, Medieval armor against all odds.

Man determines to dictate your turn, but God determines your time. It was Saul's turn, but it was David's time. Don't wait for your turn, wait for your time.

Peace can come to both the giver and the receiver as we follow the promptings of the Spirit to serve one another.

The Winter Solstice is the time of ending and beginning, a powerful time -- a time to contemplate your immortality. A time to forgive, to be forgiven, and to make a fresh start. A time to awaken.

Writers know - especially new writers - [that] a lot of it [creative process] is the prewriting stage, the talking, brainstorming, the narrative arc and the character sketches.

The greatest source of unhappiness comes from inside.

In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.

I think that people are tired. They're tired of the same old kind of politics. People want a new tone to politics.

Tears are words waiting to be spoken