the light that shines from within

Nothing can dim the light
that shines from within.

~Maya Angelou, (1928 – 2014)

the soil out of which joy blossoms

Let every hindrance to joy become
the soil out of which joy blossoms.

~Elizabeth George

what you do for a living

When they ask what you do for a living, say, I Love.

~Jaiya John

I must return the gift

Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us,
giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair,
not because I have my head in the sand,
but because joy is what the earth gives me daily,
and I must return the gift.

~Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass

preserving a gentle spirit in a heartless world

Gentleness is not weakness. Just the opposite. Preserving a gentle spirit in a heartless world takes extraordinary courage, determination and resilience. Do not underestimate the power of gentleness because gentleness is strength wrapped in peace,
and therein lies the power to change the world.

~L. R. Knost

the best way out

The best way out
is always through.

~Robert Frost, (1874 – 1963)

No winter lasts forever

 

No winter lasts forever;
no spring skips its turn.

~Hal Borland, (1900 – 1978)

 

The first step

The first step of peace
is to stand still in the light.

~George Fox (1624 – 1691)

If you will plant the seed

If you will plant the seed and nourish the soil,
the flower will shape itself.

~Robert Brault

no one

If love is universal,
no one can be left out.

~Deepak Chopra