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Steve Maraboli Quotes: 285

The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
If people refuse to look at you in a new light and they can only see you for what you were, only see you for the mistakes you've made, if they don't realize that you are not your mistakes, then they have to go.
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Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.
I want to be in a relationship where you telling me you love me is just a ceremonious validation of what you already show me.
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Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.
Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't.
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Sometimes life knocks you on your ass... get up, get up, get up!!! Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them.
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How would your life be different if…You stopped making negative judgmental assumptions about people you encounter? Let today be the day…You look for the good in everyone you meet and respect their journey.
Life, the Truth, and Being Free
Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them.
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When in a relationship, a real man doesn't make his woman jealous of others, he makes others jealous of his woman.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.
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At the end of the day, let there be no excuses, no explanations, no regrets.
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Make a pact with yourself today to not be defined by your past. Sometimes the greatest thing to come out of all your hard work isn't what you get for it, but what you become for it. Shake things up today! Be You...Be Free...Share.
Life, the Truth, and Being Free
It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.
Life, the Truth, and Being Free
I will not try to convince you to love me, to respect me, to commit to me. I deserve better than that; I AM BETTER THAN THAT...Goodbye.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Renew, release, let go. Yesterday’s gone. There’s nothing you can do to bring it back. You can’t “should’ve” done something. You can only DO something. Renew yourself. Release that attachment. Today is a new day!
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
How would your life be different if…You walked away from gossip and verbal defamation? Let today be the day…You speak only the good you know of other people and encourage others to do the same.
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Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
If you hang out with chickens, you're going to cluck and if you hang out with eagles, you're going to fly.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Forget yesterday - it has already forgotten you. Don't sweat tomorrow - you haven't even met. Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift - today.
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Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.
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I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
How would your life be different if…You stopped allowing other people to dilute or poison your day with their words or opinions? Let today be the day…You stand strong in the truth of your beauty and journey through your day without attachment to the validation of others
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When you hold a grudge, you want someone else’s sorrow to reflect your level of hurt but the two rarely meet.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
I want to live my life in such a way that when I get out of bed in the morning, the devil says, "aw shit, he's up!
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Don't confuse poor decision-making with destiny. Own your mistakes. It’s ok; we all make them. Learn from them so they can empower you!
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A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.
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Let today be the day you stop being haunted by the ghost of yesterday. Holding a grudge & harboring anger/resentment is poison to the soul. Get even with people...but not those who have hurt us, forget them, instead get even with those who have helped us.
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It doesn't matter what you did or where you were...it matters where you are and what you're doing. Get out there! Sing the song in your heart and NEVER let anyone shut you up!!
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One of the most spiritual things you can do is embrace your humanity. Connect with those around you today. Say, "I love you", "I'm sorry", "I appreciate you", "I'm proud of you"...whatever you're feeling. Send random texts, write a cute note, embrace your truth and share it...cause a smile today for someone else...and give plenty of hugs.
People tend to be generous when sharing their nonsense, fear, and ignorance. And while they seem quite eager to feed you their negativity, please remember that sometimes the diet we need to be on is a spiritual and emotional one. Be cautious with what you feed your mind and soul. Fuel yourself with positivity and let that fuel propel you into positive action.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will all come back to you in abundance. This is the law of nature.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
My past has not defined me, destroyed me, deterred me, or defeated me; it has only strengthened me.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done unto you.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their own dreams will often find ways to discourage yours. When you change for the better, the people around you will be inspired to change also....but only after doing their best to make you stop. Live your truth and don't EVER stop.
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You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously.
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It only takes a split second to smile and forget, yet to someone that needed it, it can last a lifetime.
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This life is for loving, sharing, learning, smiling, caring, forgiving, laughing, hugging, helping, dancing, wondering, healing, and even more loving. I choose to live life this way. I want to live my life in such a way that when I get out of bed in the morning, the devil says, 'aw shit, he's up!
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love—then make that day count!
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The reason many people in our society are miserable, sick, and highly stressed is because of an unhealthy attachment to things they have no control over.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts - it gives you what you demand with your actions.
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The right thing to do and the hard thing to do are usually the same.
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It's funny how, in this journey of life, even though we may begin at different times and places, our paths cross with others so that we may share our love, compassion, observations, and hope. This is a design of God that I appreciate and cherish.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
You are not a victim. No matter what you have been through, you're still here. You may have been challenged, hurt, betrayed, beaten, and discouraged, but nothing has defeated you. You are still here! You have been delayed but not denied. You are not a victim, you are a victor. You have a history of victory.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
There is nothing more beautiful than seeing a person being themselves. Imagine going through your day being unapologetically you.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
How would your life be different if…You stopped worrying about things you can’t control and started focusing on the things you can? Let today be the day…You free yourself from fruitless worry, seize the day and take effective action on things you can change.
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If you're not comfortable enough with yourself or with your own truth when entering a relationship, then you're not ready for that relationship.
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The greatest step towards a life of simplicity is to learn to let go.
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Love is forgiving, accepting, moving on, embracing, and all encompassing. And if you’re not doing that for yourself, you cannot do that with anyone else.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
When forever becomes a place...when forever ceases to be just a word… when it ceases to be just a measurement of time…but instead becomes a place where soul mates can dance to the song in their hearts... that is a reflection of true love.
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Just an observation: it is impossible to be both grateful and depressed. Those with a grateful mindset tend to see the message in the mess. And even though life may knock them down, the grateful find reasons, if even small ones, to get up.
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Free yourself from the complexities and drama of your life. Simplify. Look within. Within ourselves we all have the gifts and talents we need to fulfill the purpose we've been blessed with.
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If you have a goal, write it down. If you do not write it down, you do not have a goal - you have a wish.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
There is great change to be experienced once you learn the power of letting go. Stop allowing anyone or anything to control, limit, repress, or discourage you from being your true self! Today is YOURS to shape - own it - break free from people and things that poison or dilute your spirit.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
It is only with true love and compassion that we can begin to mend what is broken in the world. It is these two blessed things that can begin to heal all broken hearts.
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A beautiful thing happens when we start paying attention to each other. It is by participating more in your relationship that you breathe life into it.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
In a strong relationship, you should love your companion more than you need them.
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Be happy with who you are and what you do, and you can do anything you want.
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Today is a new day. Don't let your history interfere with your destiny! Let today be the day you stop being a victim of your circumstances and start taking action towards the life you want. You have the power and the time to shape your life. Break free from the poisonous victim mentality and embrace the truth of your greatness. You were not meant for a mundane or mediocre life!
When you say "I"and "my"too much, you lose the capacity to understand the "we"and "our".
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If you are not the hero of your own story, then you're missing the whole point of your humanity.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
I'm not crying because of you; you're not worth it. I'm crying because my delusion of who you were was shattered by the truth of who you are.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
How would your life be different if…You approached all relationships with authenticity and honesty? Let today be the day…You dedicate yourself to building relationships on the solid foundation of truth and authenticity.
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Smile at strangers and you just might change a life.
It's up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Happiness is not the absence of problems; it's the ability to deal with them.
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Do not let another day go by where your dedication to other people's opinions is greater than your dedication to your own emotions!
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If you believe you can, you might. If you know you can, you will.
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The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.
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Although time seems to fly, it never travels faster than one day at a time. Each day is a new opportunity to live your life to the fullest. In each waking day, you will find scores of blessings and opportunities for positive change. Do not let your TODAY be stolen by the unchangeable past or the indefinite future! Today is a new day!
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Stop trying to 'fix' yourself; you're NOT broken! You are perfectly imperfect and powerful beyond measure.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
It’s time to care; it’s time to take responsibility; it’s time to lead; it’s time for a change; it’s time to be true to our greatest self; it’s time to stop blaming others.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their own dreams will often find ways to discourage yours. Live your truth and don't EVER stop!
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Those who have the ability to be grateful are the ones who have the ability to achieve greatness.
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Judging is preventing us from understanding a new truth. Free yourself from the rules of old judgments and create the space for new understanding.
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The greatest love stories are not those in which love is only spoken, but those in which it is acted upon.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity and fear of others. Never decide to do nothing just because you can only do little. Do what you can. You would be surprised at what "little"acts have done for our world.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Accept yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses, your truths, and know what tools you have to fulfill your purpose.
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Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life; don't make it wait any longer.
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Sometimes it's the same moments that take your breath away that breathe purpose and love back into your life.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Never compromise your values.
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If you fuel your journey on the opinions of others, you are going to run out of gas.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Sometimes letting go is simply changing the labels you place on an event. Looking at the same event with fresh eyes.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be true to yourself. How you treat yourself sets the standard for how others will treat you.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Fear can only grow in darkness. Once you face fear with light, you win.
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Do not sabotage your new relationship with your last relationship’s poison.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
You have a unique gift to offer this world. Be true to yourself, be kind to yourself, read and learn about everything that interests you and keep away from people who bring you down. When you treat yourself kindly and respect the uniqueness of those around you, you will be giving this world an amazing gift... YOU!
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Don’t tell me about your god with your words. Show me about your god with your actions.
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There are not enough days in forever to allow me to fully express the depth of my love for you.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
No matter what your history has been, your destiny is what you create today. What are you going to create?
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How would your life be different if…You stopped validating your victim mentality? Let today be the day…You shake off your self-defeating drama and embrace your innate ability to recover and achieve.
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A lot of the conflict you have in your life exists simply because you're not living in alignment; you're not be being true to yourself.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
You have the ability to choose your reactions.
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Love has no limitations. It cannot be measured. It has no boundaries. Although many have tried, love is indefinable.
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The victim mindset dilutes the human potential. By not accepting personal responsibility for our circumstances, we greatly reduce our power to change them.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
We can't undo a single thing we have ever done, but we can make decisions today that propel us to the life we want and towards the healing we need.
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People will always have opinions about your decision because they're not courageous enough to take action on their opinion.
Live authentically. Why would you continue to compromise something that's beautiful to create something that is fake?
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I will be generous with my love today. I will sprinkle compliments and uplifting words everywhere I go. I will do this knowing that my words are like seeds and when they fall on fertile soil, a reflection of those seeds will grow into something greater.
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You are beautiful. Know this. Anyone who tells you otherwise is simply lying. You are beautiful.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
You can't just wish change; you have to live the change in order for it to become a reality.
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Stop giving your life away to other people.
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Every single time you help somebody stand up you are helping humanity rise.
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Don't give up! It's not over. The universe is balanced. Every set-back bears with it the seeds of a come-back.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Your life is a print-out of your thoughts.
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Are you going to allow the world around you to change while you remain stagnant? Make this the time you throw away old habits that have hindered your happiness and success and finally allow your greatest self to flourish.
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The more I understand the mind and the human experience, the more I begin to suspect there is no such thing as unhappiness; there is only ungratefulness.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
It’s a lack of clarity that creates chaos and frustration. Those emotions are poison to any living goal.
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How would your life be different if…You pretended those around you were deaf to your words? Let today be the day…You let your actions speak and communicate your feelings and intentions.
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When you are living the best version of yourself, you inspire others to live the best versions of themselves.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
I am not a victim. No matter what I have been through, I'm still here. I have a history of victory.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside will change along with it.
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In your own life it's important to know how spectacular you are.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Happiness is a state of mind, a choice, a way of living; it is not something to be achieved, it is something to be experienced.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
At every given moment we are absolutely perfect for what is required for our journey.
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How would your life be different if…You didn’t allow yourself to be defined by your past? Let today be the day…You stop letting your history interfere with your destiny and awaken to the opportunity to release your greatest self.
Life, the Truth, and Being Free
Holding a grudge & harboring anger/resentment is poison to the soul. Get even with people...but not those who have hurt us, forget them, instead get even with those who have helped us.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Become the leader of your life. Lead yourself to where you want to be. Breathe life back into your ambitions, your desires, your goals, your relationships.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Reading the Bible will help you get to know the word, but it’s when you put it down and live your life that you get to know the author.
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She is delightfully chaotic; a beautiful mess. Loving her is a splendid adventure.
You have been blessed with immeasurable power to make positive changes in your life.
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A very small percentage of the people in this world will actually experience and live today. So many people will be stuck on another day, another time that traumatized them and caused them to spiritually stutter so they miss out on this day.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Do not dilute the truth of your potential. We often convince ourselves that we cannot change, that we cannot overcome the circumstances of our lives. That is simply not true. You have been blessed with immeasurable power to make positive changes in your life. But you can't just wish it, you can't just hope it, you can't just want it... you have to LIVE it, BE it, DO it.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
The strength of a man isn't seen in the power of his arms. It's seen in the love with which he EMBRACES you.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
You've been given the innate power to shape your life...but you cannot just speak change, you have to LIVE change. Intent paired with action builds the bridge to success. You can't just want it; you have to do it, live it...BE it! Success isn't something you have, it's something you DO!
When you find yourself in need of spiritual nourishment, it is in the opportunities to serve others that you will find the abundance you seek.
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You’re frustrated because you keep waiting for the blooming of flowers of which you have yet to sow the seeds.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Life itself is simple...it's just not easy.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
I am so grateful for my troubles. As I reflect back on my life, I have come to realize that my greatest triumphs have been born of my greatest troubles.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
You are where you are right now because of the actions you've taken, or maybe, the inaction you've taken.
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Finding happiness should not be seen as finding a needle in a haystack. Happiness is within. Each day is a blessing that brings an abundance of happiness. Therefore, finding happiness should be like finding a gift in a stack of gifts.
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Stop giving meaningless praise and start giving meaningful action.
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Once you start recognizing the truth of your story, finish the story. It happened but you're still here, you're still capable, powerful, you're not your circumstance. It happened and you made it through. You're still fully equipped with every single tool you need to fulfill your purpose.
Temptation is the feeling we get when encountered by an opportunity to do what we innately know we shouldn't.
Think of the patience God has had for you and let it resonate to others. If you want a more patient world, let patience be your motto
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Learn from your history, but don’t live in it.
Stop blaming outside circumstances for your inside chaos.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Don’t be disheartened by the forces of evil. Nothing can happen that God hasn’t allowed. Even resistance is all part of grand orchestration. The devil always has you right were God wants you.
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A grateful mindset can set you free from the prison of disempowerment and the shackles of misery.
Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
Allow yourself to enjoy each happy moment in your life.
Happiness has to do with your mindset, not with outside circumstance.
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The bank of love is never bankrupt.
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You were not meant for a mundane or mediocre life!
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How would your life be different if...You were conscious about the food you ate, the people you surround yourself with, and the media you watch, listen to, or read? Let today be the day...You pay attention to what you feed your mind, your body, and your life. Create a nourishing environment conducive to your growth and well-being today.
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How would your life be different if…You stopped focusing on what you didn’t want and started focusing on what you do want? Let today be the day…You establish a clear intent, make a plan, and take actions towards your intent.
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Simplify your life. You don't grow spiritual, you shrink spiritual.
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