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A collection of my favourite quotes and thoughts about inspiration, life and perserverence. Quotations help us to remember the simple yet profound truths that give life perspective and meaning. When it comes to life's lessons, we can all use gentle reminders. For (2) Blog subpages on Nichiren Buddhism and Seeds of Wisdom please see links at the bottom of this page.
 
"I'm not gonna sit around and waste my precious divine energy, trying to explain and being ashamed of what you think is wrong with me." Esperanza Spalding.
 
"There is nothing that can conquer or dominate the human spirit." Dave Pelzer.
 
"I don't go where I'm tolerated, I go where
I'm celebrated." Kirk Nugent.
 
  
"What brings you joy? Fires your soul? Makes you feel alive? Figure that out, and follow it at all costs." Yehuda Berg.
 
"Let me have a soul that sings, feet that dance, and a heart that knows no fear." Anon
 
"There's no reason to have a plan B because it distracts from plan A". Will Smith.
 
"If  life gives you lemons , make lemonade." Anon
 
"Circumstances don't MATTER, only state of being MATTERS."  Bashar.
 
"What you eat, drink and think daily should be under your control, make sure everything you think, eat and drink is good for you."  Anon.
 
"Persistance backed by faith, that's the formula for my miracles." Kirk Nugent.
 
"Your opinion is like a broken calculator - it doesn't count." Kirk Nugent.
 
"I'm no longer interested in the opinions or views of people who I not only don't like, but don't respect." Anon. 
 
"What you see is what you get, what you believe is what you achieve." Khalid Muhammad.
 
"Surround yourself with supportive, healing people. You CAN choose a different life." Anon.
 
"Most people won't realise you've been cooking until they get burnt." Kirk Nugent.
 
"The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room." American Gangster.
 
"Bless everything that represents what you want." Aloha Spirit.
 
"When you love yourself, you will not let anyone abuse you." Anon.
 
"Nothing new can come into your life unless your grateful for what you already have." Anon.
 
 "Some people are so negative if you put them in a dark room they start to develop". Kirk Nugent.
 
"Refuse to take responsibility for the way other people percieve you." Anon.
 
"I don't have any control over what people want to believe about me and besides, its none of my business." Anon.
 
"Luck is where opportunity meets preparation." Denzel Washington.
 
"Non affirming relationships can hurt you - spend time with the right people" Anon.
 
"Life is but a mirror of your consistant thoughts." Anon.
 
"Learn the art of observation." Anon.
 
"I think, therefore I matter, to myself if to no one else." Anon.
 
"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change". Dr Wayne Dyer.
 
"It's not my responsibilty to try and figure people out. It's my responsibilty to keep being myself and keep on living my life."  Sherry Argov.
 
"I'm gold, catch me in the slipstream passing by the fools who just don't know pure gold." Beverley Knight.
 
"I Am Not My Hair." India Arie.
 
"Never make love to a man you can't laugh with." Anon.
 
"Repeated hurt and emotional pain tell us to stay away from those who inflict it." Anon.
 
"Because I love myself - I don't want anyone who doesn't want me." Anon.
 
"What you ardently desire, sincerely believe in, vividly imagine, and enthusiastically act upon, must inevitably come to pass."
James Allen - As a Man Thinketh.
 
"Dump unworthy people like nuclear waste. Don't hang around long enough to get radiation poisoning." Anon.
 
"People SHOW you who they are." Sherry Argov.
 
"Life is not about being The Good Girl. It's about being your authentic self with boundaries, values, and a healthy dose of self  love."
Natalie Lue - Baggage Reclaim.
 
"No person is your friend or kin who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow and be percieved as fully blossomed as you were intended." Alice Walker.
 
"You make your life worthwhile by accepting your own worth." Brahma Kumaris
 
 
Books for the Mind, Heart and Spirit 
 
As A Man Thinketh
- James Allen. Chapters include Thought and Character, Effect of Thought on Circumstances, Effect of Thought on Health and Body, Thought and Purpose, The Thought Factor in Achievement, Visions and Ideals, and Serentiy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Value in the Valley
- Iyanla Vanzant. A black woman's guide to dealing succesfully with the challenges of everyday  life and triumphing over adversity.
 
 
Deadly Emotions
- Don Colbert, M.D. Understand the Mind Body Spirit connection that can heal or destroy you. 
 
Pursue Your Passion
(two audio CD's) - Kirk Nugent. Don't You Dare Die  With Your Greatness Buried Inside of You! 
 
 
 
 
 
The 5 Love Languages
- Gary Chapman. The Secret to love That Last's. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ask and it is Given
- Esther and Jerry Hicks. Learning to Manifest Your Desires.
 
 
 
 
 
Everyday Grace
- Marianne Williamson. Having Hope, Finding Forgiveness and Making Miracles. 
 
 
 
Bad Childhood, Good Life
- Dr Laura Schlessinger. How to blossom and thrive in spite of an unhappy childhood.
 
 
 
 
 
 Tapping the Power Within - Iyanla Vanzant. A path to
 Self- Empowerment for black women.
 
 
Anatomy of  The Spirit
- Carol Myss, PH.D. The Seven Stages of Power and Healing. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Law of Attraction
- Esther and Jerry Hicks. How to Make It Work For You. 
 
 
 
 
Beautiful Within - Mica Paris. Finding happiness and confidence in your own skin.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Being Happy!
- Andrew Matthews. Understanding yourself, being able to laugh at yourself, becoming more prosperous and being able to forgive yourself. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Yesterday, I Cried - Iyanla Vanzant. Celebrating the lessons of Living and Loving.
 
In the Meantime - Iyanla Vanzant. Finding yourself and the love you want.
 
 
 
 
 One Day My Soul Just Opened Up - Iyanla Vanzant. 40 days and 40 nights towards spiritual strength and
personal power.
 
 Peace from Broken Pieces - Iyanla Vanzant. How to get through what your going through.