You are the one star I wish upon nightly, praying your glory will fall from the heavens and land in my undeserving arms.
Just because a person successfully steers a voyage through hell doesn't mean he ever wants to sail that route again.
Prayer: The act of falling to your knees in pleading fashion, seeking help from a greater power than all else to have failed you previously.
The moment a person feels he has nothing left to learn is the moment life prepares to hit him hard enough to correct such ignorance.
To wish for the happiest days is to wish for a season of sorrow; for it is only after prolonged, wintry darkness that the summer sun appears to shine at its brightest.
One way or another, I think we are all destined to learn the same lessons in life. Universal truths are universal truths. They cannot be changed.
What I learn today I shall know forever. Whether or not I remember that I know it is a different story.
It's a sweet thing to sit quietly in the early-morning darkness and talk to God for a while. It's amazing what you gain from the conversation.
No misery compares to staring at a clear night's sky with arms stretched toward a coveted star, wishing on what is forever out of reach.
Yes, happiness is dependent upon misery. For we all feel a swell of happiness after our circumstances improve from a misery recently suffered.
What is more powerful than the love of a mother? Perhaps only God's hand in answering her earnest pleadings on your behalf.
Optimism: That effervescent, blindingly- bright, perky, chipper, twittering quality you want to squash out of annoying people.
Time is an imp—a pesky, little, hellish troll that hastens the clock when I smile but then delays the passing of minutes when I frown.
Boasting is one of those rare outfits that never looks good on you but makes you look stunning when modeled by your admirers.
This thing that troubles you is only one small part of your life. Don't allow it to be all-consuming when there's so much more to embrace.
Conundrum: A fun word to repeat over and over again when no one's listening; actual meaning is as puzzling as the need to chant the word.
Why live for tomorrow, when you’re not even through living today! Focus on what you can accomplish now and create the tomorrow's you desire today….
When everything in your life is silent, enjoy the quietness of your mind. This is the place of peace, a sacred place, and a time for reflection, a time to be guided on the path of your journey…
Falling in love is easy. Fools fall in love all the time. Staying in love is the test of time and the gift you give to one another daily….
Some will and some won't, some do and some don't. If you won't and you don't, then you have no one else to blame. If you will and you do, the world will beat a path to your doorstep…
As you search for a person, place, or thing, be prepared to continue your quest, should the end result not yield your desired outcome. Enjoy the process and you’ll avoid disappointment…!
