If ever you are at a loss for inspiration or direction, look to these words. At least that's what I do.
1. "Throw kindness around like confetti." Anonymous
First of all, confetti is awesome. That aside, kindness is a gift that should be shared without restraint. Be silly. Be honest. And always, always, always be kind.
2. "Let's do what we love and do a lot of it." Marc Jacobs
Life is far too short to spend unhappy. Be who you are and do what you love. It's your life, so live it.
3. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phillipians 4:13
Faith is powerful. Whatever you believe, believe and trust in it with your whole heart. And always remember to believe in yourself.
4. "Sometimes what separates you may feel like a burden, but most of the time it's actually what makes you great." Emma Stone
Far too often we are ashamed or afraid of differences. The fact of the matter is, our differences make us special. The things that make you different make you who you are. So embrace the differences. Be unique. Be you.
5. "If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew you never knew." Pocahontas [Disney Animation]
Pocahontas was an animated, Native American genius. She knew that you cannot truly understand a person until you consider life from his/her perspective. Just because you think something of somebody doesn't necessarily make it true. You cannot paint an image of someone using only one color. You must paint with all of the colors of the wind. [LOL]
6. "It is far better to be the one who smiled than the one who didn't smile back." Anonymous
Let your smile change the world. Don't let the world change your smile.
7. "Well, why the hell not?" Anonymous
Most of the greatest rewards in life come from doing the things that scare you the most. So, chase your dreams. Take a chance. You want to travel the world? Grab a backpack and go. You want to write a book? Sit down, paper and pen in hand, and write. You want to adopt a dozen puppy dogs? Do it. What's stopping you?
8. "No one is too old for fairy tales." Walt Disney
Magic is everywhere. You will never be too young or too old to believe in the magic of life or the happily ever after.
9. "What's coming will come and we will face it when it does." Hagrid [Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]
Don't ruin the present with fear of the future or dwelling on the past. Be present in the now. None of us have the ability to alter the past, nor do any of us have the ability to predict the future. All any of us can do is accept what has happened to us and be ready for what will come.
10. "Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game." Babe Ruth
Don't be afraid to fail; be afraid not to try.
11. "You is kind. You is smart. You is important." The Help
If ever you are ever doubting your worth, always remember: You are kind. You are smart. You are important. You matter.
