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101 Inspirational Quotes

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

I am one of those people who is crazy about quotes. I collect quotes from everywhere. When someone says something that strikes me, I have to write it down so that I can remember it. I write quotes down in notebooks, on napkins, and on the backs of receipts. It doesn’t really matter where—I’ve just got to have them!

If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, then you know that I love to throw quotes into my content. And if you’ve ever spoken with me, then you know that I love to throw quotes into conversation, too. I can’t seem to get enough. I love how there is an appropriate quote for just about everything that happens in my life. When times get difficult, I pull out my quotes & I can always find something to lift me up.

I’ve been collecting inspirational quotes on Twitter for awhile now and I thought that you might enjoy them. My very favourite ones are highlighted in bold. Enjoy!

(P.S. Read to the bottom to find out who won last week’s book giveaway.)

Fear

1. I am not afraid. I was born to do this. —Joan of Arc

2. You’ll seldom experience regret for anything that you’ve done. It is what you haven’t done that will torment you. —Wayne Dyer

3. Anything I’ve ever done that ultimately was worthwhile…initially scared me to death. —Betty Bender

4. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. —Eleanor Roosevelt

5. Many people are afraid of the dark, but the real tragedy is those who are afraid of the light. —Unknown

6. I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. —Galileo Galilei

7. The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them. —Unknown

8. In order to dominate the soul you must also learn to dominate the body. And in order to dominate the body you cannot fear pain. —Paulo Coelho

9. Every shadow—no matter how deep—is threatened by morning light. —Unknown

10. As a rule, men worry more about what they can’t see than about what they can. —Julius Caesar

11. Anxiety is just repeatedly experiencing failure in advance. —Seth Godin

12. By acting bravely we become brave; not the other way round. —Unknown

Forgiveness

13. Forgiveness is choosing to love. It is the first skill of self-giving love. —Gandhi

14. Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” —Mark Twain

15. An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. —Ghandi

16. The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you. —John E. Southard

17. The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” —Ghandi

18. When I choose to imagine someone’s pain/perspective I lose my appetite for anger. —Unknown

Happiness

19. Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. —Thich Nhat Hanh

20. The only reason you are happy is because you choose to be happy. Happiness is a choice, and so is suffering. —don Miguel Ruiz

21. Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions. —Tony Robbins

22. Positive people don’t need an outside push; they seemingly have a natural internal push that continually pulls them forward. —Unknown

23. You must choose between your attachments and happiness. —Adyashanti

24. Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true. —Unknown

25. The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. —William A. Ward

26. Not only is the kingdom of heaven within, but the kingdom of Hell is within as well – it’s your choice. —Unknown

27. What we feel is not based on our experience, but on our INTERPRETATION of experiences. —Anthony Robbins

28. In every life we have some trouble, but when you worry you make it double. Don’t worry. Be happy. —Bobby McFerrin

Love

29. The sanest thing in this world is love. —Anne Sexton

30. The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread. —Mother Teresa

31. When two people fall in love, past and future disappear. —The Alchemist

32. Love means protection, adoration, mutual growth, & respect above all other things. Without this, love is an illusion, a confused attachment. —Dena Botbyl

33. Love is the beginning of the journey, its end, and the journey itself. —Unknown

34. Detachment is not indifference. Detachment is love without expecting anything in return. —Unknown

35. There is only love; there is nothing else. —Dena Botbyl

Hard Work

36. When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky. —Armand Hammer

37. Opportunities multiply as they are seized. —Sun Tsu

38. The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying. —Steven Pressfield

39. It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently. —Anthony Robbins

40. Everyone wants to be strong and self sufficient, but few are willing to put in the work necessary to achieve worthy goals. —Gandhi

41. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail. —Bruce Lee

42. When the lion is chasing the antelope, he doesn’t look back. He has to eat. —Robert Cheruiyot

43. Do what you can, where you are, with what you have. —Theodore Roosevelt

44. The Pearl Principle – no inner irritation, no pearl. —Lama Surya Das

45. Discipline is an exercise of repetition. Not once or twice but until. Until completed. —Unknown

46. Giving up is not failing — it’s the chance to begin again. —Unknown

47. We only get to play this game one time, one life. —Gary Vaynerchuk

48. If people only knew how hard I work to gain my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all. —Michelangelo

49. If you’re bored with life, if you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things – you don’t have enough goals. —Lou Holtz

Purpose

50. Ask not what the world needs; ask what makes you come alive, and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. —Howard Thurman

51. We are not here merely to make a living. We are here to enrich the world. —Woodrow Wilson

52. Whether you KNOW it or not, ACCEPT it or not, with each moment that passes, you get closer to fulfilling your life’s purpose. —Dena Botbyl

53. A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. —Lou Holtz

Faith

54. Let go and let God. —Unknown

55. God long ago drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. —Sufi poem

56. Remember that when you truly want something, the entire Universe conspires to make it happen. —The Alchemist

57. There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning. —Louis L’Amour

58. Act, & God will act. —Joan of Arc

59. When you let go of the need for any and all outcomes life becomes a creative magical adventure. —Deepak Chopra

60. To me faith means not worrying. —John Dewey

61. Whatever is… is best. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox

62. Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly. —Langston Hughes

Presence

63. The present moment is the still point around which the universe arises and subsides, only to be reborn again, fresh as a new born child. —Deepak Chopra

64. With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now. —Ralph Waldo Emerson

65. Begin at once to live, and count each day as a separate life. —Seneca

66. Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back. —Harvey MacKay

Strength

67. Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be. —Clementine Paddleford

68. Whatever I fight weakens me. Whatever I cooperate with strengthens me. —Wayne Dyer

69. There is one grand lie: that we are limited. The only limits we have are the limits we believe. —Wayne Dyer

70. The people you have to lie to, own you. The things you have to lie about, own you. —Michael Ventura

71. I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. —Aristotle

72. The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure. —Joseph Campbell

Leadership

73. Be willing to say to those in your charge, “I don’t know.” —Unknown

74. There are three ways to lead: 1. By example 2. By example 3. By example. —Unknown

75. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence actually liberates others. —Marianne Williamson

76. Many people have gone a lot farther than they thought they could because someone else thought they could. —Zig Ziglar

Nature

77. A bird in a cage is safe but God didn’t create birds for that. —Unknown

78. Nature goes to the same place to create a galaxy of stars: a cluster of nebulas, a rain forest, a human body, or a thought. That place is Spirit. —Deepak Chopra

79. Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich. —Sarah Bernhardt

80. The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven. —John Milton

Gratitude

81. If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, “Thank You,” that would suffice. —Meister Eckhart

82. There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is. —Albert Einstein

83. In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary. —Aaron Rose

84. Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there. —Rumi

Kindness

85. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. —Plato

86. Your own soul is nourished when you are kind; it is destroyed when you are cruel. —King Solomon

87. Don’t allow your wounds to turn you into a person you are not. —Paulo Coelho

88. My every thought has the power either to wound or heal. I will use my thoughts wisely and respect their power. —Deepak Chopra

89. Before you speak, ask yourself: is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence? —Unknown

90. We are never so much disposed to quarrel with others as when we are dissatisfied with ourselves. —William Hazlitt

91. All the pain of a human life is caused by words, as is all the joy. —Yogic sages

92. The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend. —Henry David Thoreau

Wisdom

93. You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you. —Joseph Campbell

94. Learning to unlearn is the highest form of learning. —Buddhist proverb

95. Every great mistake has a half way moment, a split second when it can be recalled and perhaps remedied. —Pearl Buck

96. Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. —Aldous Huxley

97. Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered – either by themselves or by others. —Mark Twain

98. Every human is an artist. And this is the main art that we have: the creation of our story. —don Miguel Ruiz

99. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. —Albert Einstein

100. First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. —Ghandi

101. Having the fewest wants, I am nearest to the gods. —Socrates

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    3 Simple Changes That Will Save Your Life

    This post could save your life. These 3 simple lifestyle changes saved mine. Today I am going to simply share facts with you. These facts (if you let them) will dramatically improve your quality of life. Making these changes can even increase your life span.

    1. Stop Smoking

    FACTS: According to the American Heart Association, cigarette smoking is the most important preventable cause of premature death in the United States, accounting for 440,000 of the more than 2.4 million annual deaths.

    Cigarette smoking causes lung cancer. In fact, smoking tobacco is the major risk factor for lung cancer. In the United States, about 90% of lung cancer deaths in men and almost 80% of lung cancer deaths in women are due to smoking. People who smoke are 10 to 20 times more likely to get lung cancer or die from lung cancer than people who do not smoke. The longer a person smokes and the more cigarettes smoked each day, the more risk goes up.

    Smoking also causes cancer of the voice box (larynx), mouth and throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, cervix, and stomach, and causes acute myeloid leukemia. Source.

    FACTS: One year after passing smoking bans, communities in North America and Europe had 17 percent fewer heart attacks compared to communities without smoking restrictions, and the number of heart attacks kept decreasing with time, according to a report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Source.

    FACTS: If you quit smoking, you will:

    1. Prolong your life. According to the American Heart Association, smokers who quit between ages 35-39 add an average of 6-9 years to their lives. Smokers who quit between ages 65-69 increase their life expectancy by 1 – 4 years.

    2. Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Quitting smoking reduces the risk of repeat heart attacks and death from heart disease by 50 percent or more. Quitting smoking also reduces your risk of high blood pressure, peripheral artery disease and stroke.

    3. Reduce your risk of developing a variety of other conditions including diabetes, lung cancer, throat cancer, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, chronic asthma, ulcers, gum disease and many other conditions.

    4. Feel healthier. After quitting, you won’t cough as much, have as many sore throats and you will increase your energy.

    5. Look and feel better. Quitting can help you prevent face wrinkles, get rid of stained teeth, improve your skin and even get rid of the stale smell in your clothes and hair.

    6. Improve your sense of taste and smell.

    7. Save money. Source.

    FACTS: What Happens When You Quit:

    After 20 minutes
    o You stop polluting the air
    o Your blood pressure and pulse decrease
    o The temperature of your hands and feet increases

    After 8 hours
    o The carbon monoxide level in your blood returns to normal
    o Oxygen levels in your blood increase

    After 24 hours
    o Your risk of heart attack decreases

    After 48 hours
    o Nerve endings adjust to the absence of nicotine
    o Your ability to taste and smell begin to return

    After 2 weeks to 3 months
    o Your circulation improves
    o Your exercise tolerance improves

    After 1 – 9 months
    o Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease
    o Your overall energy level increases

    After 1 year
    o Your risk of heart disease decreases to half that of a current smoker

    After 5 – 15 years
    o Your risk of stroke is reduced to that of people who have never smoked

    After 10 years
    o Your risk of dying from lung cancer drops to almost the same rate as a lifelong non- smoker
    o You decrease the incidence of other cancers — of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas

    After 15 years
    o Your risk of heart disease is reduced to that of people who have never smoked

    If you smoke again (called a relapse) do not lose hope. Seventy-five percent of those who quit relapse. Most smokers quit three times before they are successful. If you relapse, don’t give up! Review the reasons why you wanted to become a nonsmoker. Plan ahead and think about what you will do next time you get the urge to smoke. Source.

    2. Maintain a Healthy Body Weight

    QUESTION: How many people get cancer by being overweight or obese? How many die?

    FACTS: In 2002, about 41,000 new cases of cancer in the United States were estimated to be due to obesity. This means that about 3.2 percent of all new cancers are linked to obesity.

    A recent report estimated that, in the United States, 14 percent of deaths from cancer in men and 20 percent of deaths in women were due to overweight and obesity.

    Colon cancer occurs more frequently in people who are obese than in those of a healthy weight. An increased risk of colon cancer has been consistently reported for men with high BMIs.
    Source.

    FACTS: Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as “overweight” and “obesity,” the risks for the following conditions also increases:

    * Coronary heart disease
    * Type 2 diabetes
    * Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
    * Hypertension (high blood pressure)
    * Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
    * Stroke
    * Liver and Gallbladder disease
    * Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
    * Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
    * Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility) Source.

    3. Eat Whole Foods, Not Processed

    FACTS: The statistics are alarming:

    – One in three people will get cancer at some time in their life

    – Heart disease is the leading cause of death

    – Poor nutrition and physical inactivity together are the second
    actual cause of preventable death in the United States

    On the other hand new evidence shows that:

    – Eating five or more fruits and vegetables per day cuts cancer
    risk in half

    – People who eat more fruits and vegetables have a 30% lower risk
    of premature heart attack than people who eat a few

    – About 25% fewer strokes are projected for adults who eat 8 or
    more servings of fruits and vegetables per day

    – Fruits and vegetables may help keep blood sugar down and control diabetes.” Source.

    FACTS: Processed meat consumption results in 67% increase in pancreatic cancer risk.
    Source.

    FACTS: Inorganic phosphates are found in a variety of processed foods, including meats, cheeses, beverages and bakery products. They are added to increase water retention and improve food texture. Studies suggests a diet high in inorganic phosphates could speed growth of cancerous tumors and contribute to the development of tumors in those predisposed to the disease. Source.

    FACTS: Carcinogens in foods that may be naturally-occurring, caused by preparing or cooking certain foods, or added to it, include safrole, estragole and benzene. Processed foods such as sausages, bacon and canned meats contain high amounts of the preservative nitrite, another known carcinogen. Other carcinogens to look for in food products include:

    * acetaldehyde
    * acetamide
    * azo color and compounds
    * benzidine
    * bis (2-Chloromethyl) ether
    * cadmium
    * chlorinated parraffin waxes
    * 3,3-dichlorobenzidine
    * dichloromethane
    * hexachlorobenzene
    * polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
    * polychlorinated dibenzodioxins
    * polychlorinated dibenzofurans
    * sillica
    * trichloroethylene

    Though it is impossible to avoid every known carcinogen, to decrease risk of cancers and other illnesses, a balanced diet with more unprocessed, whole foods can decrease risk of some cancers and other diseases such as type two diabetes and heart disease. Source.

    FACTS: Nutrients in Whole Foods that Protect Against Cancer:

    1. Vitamin A: Strengthens the immune system. Essential for mineral metabolism and endocrine function. Helps detoxify. True vitamin A is found only in animal foods such as cod liver oil; fish and shellfish; and liver, butter and egg yolks from pasture-fed animals. Traditional diets contained ten times more vitamin A than the typical modern American diet.

    2. Vitamin C: An important antioxidant that prevents damage by free radicals. Found in many fruits and vegetables but also in certain organ meats valued by primitive peoples.

    3. Vitamin B6: Deficiencies are associated with cancer. Contributes to the function of over 100 enzymes. Most available from animal foods.

    4. Vitamin B12: Deficiencies are associated with cancer. Found only in animal foods.

    5. Vitamin B17: Protects against cancer. Found in a variety of organically grown grains, legumes, nuts and berries.

    6. Vitamin D: Required for mineral absorption. Strongly protective against breast and colon cancer. Found only in animal foods such as cod liver oil, lard, shellfish and butterfat, organ meats and egg yolks from grass-fed animals. Traditional diets contained ten times more vitamin D than the typical modern American diet.

    7. Vitamin E: Works as an antioxidant at the cellular level. Found in unprocessed oils as well as in animal fats like butter and egg yolks.

    8. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): Strongly protective against breast cancer. Found in the butterfat and meat fat of grass-fed ruminant animals.

    9. Cholesterol: A potent antioxidant that protects against free radicals in cell membranes. Found only in animal foods.

    10. Minerals: The body needs generous amounts of a wide variety of minerals to protect itself against cancer. Minerals like zinc, magnesium and selenium are vital components of enzymes that help the body fight carcinogens. Minerals are more easily absorbed from animal foods.

    11. Lactic Acid and Friendly Bacteria: Contribute to the health of the digestive tract. Found in old fashioned lacto-fermented foods.

    12. Saturated Fats: Strengthen the immune system. Needed for proper use of the essential fatty acids. The lungs cannot function without saturated fats. Found mostly in animal foods.

    13. Long-Chain Fatty Acids: Arachidonic acid (AA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) help fight cancer on the cellular level. They are found mostly in animal foods such as butter, organ meats, cod liver oil and seafood.

    14. Co-enzyme Q10: Highly protective against cancer. Found only in animal foods. Source.

    In closing: I truly hope that you will begin living these simple lifestyle changes. If you are non-smoker, not obese, and already eating whole foods, then I challenge you to help to spread this message to as many people as you can. All of the suffering and the disease mentioned above is not necessary. It can be prevented.

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  16. There is only love; there is nothing else. —Dena Botbyl

    Thats my fav Quote
    i like all urs quotes
    Keep posting and Thanks for Sharing

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  20. 1. “You might not have been my first love but you were the love that made all the other love irrelevant”.
    2. “How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you”.
    3. “I din’t leave because I stopped loving you I left because the longer I stayed the less i loved myself”.

    Quotes to motivate you by Rupi Kaur.

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