“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”

Being Human is Given. But keeping our Humanity is a Choice.

“We never lose friends. We simply learn who the real ones are.”

Be Kind, Have Grace, Give Thanks, Speak Love, and Stay Swaggy

“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world, our feelings of loneliness and estrangement. These are narrow, constrictive states of mind. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.”

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

“A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden.”

“Choose thoughts that give you the emotions of being alive and excited about life.”

“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen you may learn something new.”

“Stress, anxiety, and depression are caused when we are living to please others.”

“They are not your friend unless they have defended you in your absence.”

Do Not Compare Your Journey To Anyone Else’s

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. (Pele)