WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

When we’re feeling stuck or when we’re faced with an unprecedented challenge, it’s often helpful to read a few words of encouragement to not only encourage ourselves, but to inspire us to be an encouraging force for others.

A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” — 

“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” — Mother Teresa

“If you’re feeling helpless, help someone.” — 

“One’s life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.” — 

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” —

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” — Mother Teresa

“No one has ever become poor by giving.” — Anne Frank

“People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Never throw out anyone.” — 

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion with one’s courage.” — 

“It takes a great deal of courage to stand  your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends.” — 

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” — 

“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.” — 

“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.”

“The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.” — 

“I may not be perfect, but parts of me are pretty awesome.” — 

“Do you want to meet the love of your life? Look in the mirror.” — 

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — 

“I think the best way to have confidence is not to allow everyone else’s insecurities to be your own.” — 

“I’m stronger than I thought I was. My favorite phrase has been ‘This too shall pass.’ I now understand it really well.” — 

“When there is no struggle, there is no strength.” — 

“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”