I love the work of Morgan Harper Nichols; her poetry and quotes resonate with resilience and courage. I came across this one which speaks to the lovely quality of grace: "Grace will meet you in the wildness." - Morgan Harper Nichols There are countless times that I have used the saying "Take the high road." I have said it to myself, to my children, to clients, to family, to friends. Our challenges can often pull us into places that we feel out of control or with little power.

I came across this poem by Danielle Doby: Ripples. When you create a difference in someone's life, you not only impact their life, you impact everyone influenced by them throughout their entire lifetime. No act is ever too small. One by one, that is how to make an ocean rise. - Danielle Doby We may not ever know how our small acts of kindness can impact another person. Best to err on the side of caution and throw out as many as we possibly can. :) Photo by Koen Emmers on Un

I saw this passage by a.r. lucas and it reinforces what love truly is: "We've been infected with this idea that love is an emotion only felt between two people. But love is universal. An energy. A contagious force. A gift. To offer money to a homeless man is to love. To save a worm from the sun is to love. To smile to a stranger is to love. To be grateful, to be hopeful, to be brave, to be forgiving, to be proud, is to love." - a.r. lucas Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash

I came across the loveliest of poems: The Forest One day when you wake up, you will find that you've become a forest. You've grown roots and found strength in them that no one thought you had. You have become stronger and more beautiful, full of life giving qualities. You have learned to take all the negativity around you and turn it into oxygen for easy breathing. A host of wild creatures live inside you and you call them stories. A variety of beautiful birds nest inside you

It is in our nature to resist change; we wish for permanence and yet change is inevitable. In this poem by Khalil Gibran, he reminds us to challenge the fears that surround change: Before entering the sea, a river trembles with fear. She looks back at the path she has traveled, And in front of her, she sees an ocean so vast, that to enter, there seems nothing more than to disappear forever. But there is no other way. The river can not go back, nobody can go back. The river n

Here are 5 Quotes about love that can encompass all of the people we love in our lives: "There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart." - Jane Austen "You always gain by giving love." - Reese Witherspoon "Love yourself first and everything falls in line." - Lucille Ball “When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable.” - Jess C. Scott “Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.

I came across this little poem: I'm learning to be comfortable in the 'almost there,' rather than the 'here I am.' I'm growing into the idea it's okay to be small somedays and loud the next. I'm finding the difference in standing tall in height and standing tall in heart. I'm discovering that I can be messy and unfinished while being a complete work of art in the same moment. I'm learning that grace and growth like to hold hands.

I came across this quote that reminded me that sometimes, this is exactly the place that growth will bring us: "And then it happens… One day you wake up and you’re in this place. You’re in this place where everything feels right. Your heart is calm. Your soul is lit. Your thoughts are positive. Your vision is clear. You’re at peace. At peace with where you’ve been, at peace with what you’ve been through and at peace with where you’re headed." - Anonymous And that is a lov

Audrey Hepburn, a British actress and humanitarian, worked tirelessly to help children in need. Here are three favourite quotes from this iconic actress: "As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others." - Audrey Hepburn "Pick the day. Enjoy it - to the hilt. The day as it comes. People as they come... The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present - and I don't want to spoil any of it by fretting

I love this quote by Morgan Harper Nichols: "One day you will look back and find that you were strong in ways you were not able to see at the time, and you will be grateful for how you chose to keep going even without knowing what the future would be." -MHN When we are in the midst of a challenge, we often can't see our strengths, and our courage is found one day at a time. When we are in the midst of what often feels like a global challenge, we often can't feel the future an

Marianne Williamson says: "In the space of light, darkness disappears. In the space of love, fear disappears." This is simple phrase to remember when we are feeling worried or angry, when we are feeling weighed down. When people are able to bring to light something that has sat in darkness for a long time, they express relief. When we process our worry, we begin to feel more grounded. When we process our anger, we can begin to feel the edges soften. When we choose to act grac

I came across this little poem about giving by Cleo Wade: Doing What You Can With What You've Got And even when I had not a penny in my pocket, I still knew the joy of giving. I gave my time. I gave my spirit. I gave my heart. I gave myself fully to the moment and even through my tears, I gave my smile to the world - it needed it more than I could have imagined. Cleo Wade The act of giving has the potential to aid in our journey of healing. When we set aside our own moments

I love this quote by Jo Coudert: "Of all the people you will know in a lifetime, you are the only one you will never leave or lose to the question of your life. You are the only answer to the problems of your life. You are the only solution." - Jo Coudert Although it is also a necessary process to be supported by our inner circle of loved ones, it starts with us. When we aim to be our own advocate, strive to rise to challenge, make ourselves important and listen to our instin

I came across this poem by Victoria Erickson that reminds us that we can design our own life: If you inherently long for something, become it first. If you want gardens, become the gardener. If you want love, embody love. If you want mental stimulation, change the conversations. If you want peace, exude calmness. If you want to fill your world with artists, begin to paint. If you want to be valued, respect your own time. If you want to live ecstatically, find the ecstasy with

A lovely reminder about the importance of boundaries, set in an effort of self-love: "Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how to use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won't accept." - Anna Taylor I often remark to people that "sometimes we need to teach people how to treat us." This begins and ends with boundaries, both with ourselves (it is okay to say no) and to others (when you let t

I came across this lovely saying by L.R. Knost, reminding us of the light we have within us: "Do not be dismayed by the brokenness in the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you." - L.R. Knost I especially love the phrase in "and all things can be mended, not with time, as they say but with inten

I saw this post recently and it brought to mind the innocent spirit of children: "Children speak the language of the flowers and understand the whispers of the wind. They're in tune with the subtle songs of the forest; they can listen to the trees, interpret the chatter of the rivers, and intuit the meaning of each sparkle of the sun. Our job isn't to correct that, but to nurture it, to preserve it, and perhaps even to remember it ourselves." - Cristen Rodgers We will often g

I came across this quote by Maya Angelou; inspiring and hopeful words that we can use as a thoughtful intention for ourselves, our loved ones, and the greater good: “May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yoursel

Dr. Phil has a saying that he learned from his father: "You can spend 5 % of your time talking about what a raw deal you got and 95 % of the time talking about what you are going to do about it." This quote appeals to me as it focuses on movement. Very often, if we reverse the statistic, we spend too much time in the poor me cycle and not enough time doing something about the circumstances of life that affect us. We do; however, need to feel the 5 %. Sometimes we rush to a

I love this passage by Gary Zukav. It is a lovely reminder that our lives serve a divine purpose; one that may not always be clear to us but is present nonetheless: “Eventually, you will come to understand that love heals everything, and love is all there is. The journey may take many lifetimes, but you will complete it. It is impossible not to complete it. It is not a question of if but of when. Every situation you create serves this purpose. Every experience you encounter s