“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”

“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.”

“When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family, and friends.”

“Family is not about blood. It’s about who is willing to hold your hand when you need it the most.” 

“There are certain people who make the world a better place just by being in it. You are one of those people. I love you my friend.”

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.

“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.”

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.

“Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.”

Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional. It’s a sign that you have big heart, and that you aren’t afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength. 

“We must understand that sadness is an ocean, and sometimes we drown, while other days we are forced to swim.”

“To tell someone not to be emotional is to tell them to be dead.”