Words for My Soul

“When work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible.”
-Nancy Coey; motivational speaker

“The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions.”
-William F. Scolavino

“When you get in a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.”
-Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896); writer, abolitionist

“Love yourself – accept yourself – forgive yourself – and be good to yourself, because without you the rest of us are without a source of many wonderful things.”
-Dr. Leonardo Buscaglia (1924-1998); professor, author

“Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.”
-Rita Mae Brown (b. 1944), writer, social activist

“Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on; ‘Twas not given for thee alone, Pass it on; Let it travel down the years, Let it wipe another’s tears, ‘Til in Heaven the deed appears – Pass it on. ”
-Henry Burton (1840-1930), clergyman, writer

“Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first to compliment, and first to forgive.”
-Anonymous

“Open your heart – open it wide; someone is standing outside.”
-Mary Engelbreit; artist, entrepreneur. Quoted in “Believe: A Christmas Treasury.”

A friend should be radical;
They should love you when you’re unlovable,
Hug you when you’re unhuggable,
And bear you when you’re unbearable.
A friend should be fanatical;
They should cheer when the whole world boos,
Dance when you get good news,
And cry when you cry too.
But most of all,
A friend should be mathematical;
They should multiply the joy,
Divide the sorrow,
Subtract the [...]

“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.”
-Talmud (attributed)