Boundaries
“It is good to be unselfish and generous; but don’t carry that too far. It will not do to give yourself to be melted down for the benefit of the tallow-trade; you must know where to find yourself.” George Eliot
Learning to say “no”
Slow down
“It sounds plausible enough tonight, but wait until tomorrow. Wait for the common sense of the morning.” – The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
God’s wisdom
Smiling…
“Wrinkles should merely indicate where the smiles have been.” Mark Twain
Beauty attracts…but “holiness” inspires!
Trials of life
“Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes.” -Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo
Pray more!
Blessings…
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” Henri Matisse