The greatest battle is not physical but psychological. The demons telling us to give up when we push ourselves to the limit can never be silenced for good. They must always be answered by the quiet and steady dignity that refuses to give in. Courage. We all suffer. Keep going.

— Graeme Fife

Imagine things being different. Imagine a little less struggle and alot more joy. Imagine yourself living every moment out of love. Imagine making peace each and every day just within yourself. Imagine peace breaking out all over the world. Imagine loving your body just the way it is. Imagine everyone loving it. Imagine working at something that fills your heart and nourishes your soul and challenges your mind and covers the rent. Imagine that everything you need can be provided. Imagine that heaven is right here on earth. 

“I speak from experience. It’s amazing how stupid a smart woman can be. All my good grades in school never prepared me for the fact that most of life must be taken on faith. I have learned that it’s your view of yourself, your ability to take risks on your own behalf, and your openness to positive change that make the good things happen. I was so busy being fearful, worrying about how bad things were or could be, that I missed out on the good things.” 

—Candy Paull

“Deep, deep, deep under the waves of life lie the still, dark depths of the heart of the ocean - your spirit, rediscovered in the silence. And when you surface again, as you come up out of the stillness and silence to re-enter your life, you discover that when you encounter another human heart, deep calls to deep. Be empowered by the voice of all hearts, beating in time to the hidden rhythms of the universe.”

—The Art of Encouragement