Category: Wisdom

Doubt is the destroyer of achievable dreams. There is much we can accomplish, but doubt swoops in like the ultimate villain and stops us before we muster the courage to try. If we never try, we can never succeed. Cast out your doubts and do the things you desire. There is no failing… there are only moments that make you more ready to succeed next time. Don’t let the villainous doubt win.

We all carry with us prejudices — bias and judgment built into our minds. Whether or not we act on these prejudices is up to us, though. Truly, we have the power to choose our reactions. We also have the ability to work towards destroying our preconceptions. Mindfulness and compassion helps us with the effort to achieve our spiritual and intellectual evolution.

What people say in anger may seem like truth, but we must remember that the enraged are merely spouting out something that can rouse a reaction of pain, rather than how they truly feel. See their words as the poison daggers that they are — and do not be stabbed by them. Your health and happiness will appreciate it, and forgiveness to ease your heart will come far more easily.

Let us never assume that we know everything we need to know. This world is vast with knowledge and we would be robbing ourselves from precious gems if we ceased the search for enlightenment. Do not stop thirsting for learning. There are so many fascinating things you’ve yet to meet.

There are times when exhaustion takes over us. Though our bodies may not be tired, our souls are. Without stimulation through passions, our souls can become weary. When such a drowsiness takes over, do something that excites your soul, even if only for a few minutes. You might just find that it helps you regain your fire.

As children, our bodies experience growing pains. As we get older, we experience growing pains of a different kind. We grow as we become better people, but the experience isn’t without ache. Every trial we go through helps our soul get to a more mature state of being. Though these trials of growth are often painful, they are worth it.

Our ambitions give us dreams to chase, and sometimes our dreams provide us with new ambitions. Life will never be dull when you spend it chasing your passions and following your dreams. Live with your eyes on the stars and your heart full of hopes.

From ashes, the Phoenix is born and reborn. Some things must burn to ash in order to for something greater to built from the remnants. A more beautiful and amazing potential is waiting to rise from the burning embers of what once was.

When we fall down, we must gather our strength and stand back up again. Pause, breathe, and crawl until you’re ready to get back on your feet. You’re strong. When you stumble (and we ALL do sometimes!), get back up and keep moving forward.

It takes courage to stand up for what you believe. Taking action when you feel moved will ultimately give you peace of mind and a feeling of accomplishment. When you feel the call, straighten your spine, square your shoulders. Be brave. Take a stand.

The greatest, mightiest trees in the world all start out as seedlings. You too can become mighty and great, however small and meek you may feel now. With trees — time, sunlight, and the right nutrients are the ingredients. For you? Feed your soul with those same things, plus kindness and love… and you will grow.

We work to support ourselves, but sometimes we work so much that we feel too tired to enjoy our lives. Rest when you need, but do remember to live your life. Have fun, follow your passions, and be a little spontaneous from time to time. When you find work that reflects your mission and passions for life, you might just find that it brings you more success and more time for yourself, too.