“There’s more beauty in truth, even if it is dreadful beauty.” – East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Inspirational thoughts
Walk with Jesus
“Take God for your spouse and friend and walk with him continually, and you will not sin and will learn to love, and the things you must do will work out prosperously for you.” St. John of the Cross
Learning from defeat

Peace makers
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.” –Saint Francis of Assisi
Suffering with a smile
“Carry your cross on your back and take it as it comes, small or large, whether from friends or enemies and of whatever wood it be made.” St. John Bosco
Your identity
Missed opportunity
”Even when opportunity knocks, a man still has to get up off his seat and open the door.” General Douglas MacArthur
Changing direction…
”We are not retreating – we are advancing in another direction.” General Douglas MacArthur
God sees it all
“Don’t kid yourself. The Lord sees every good act, every attempt you make to be holy. Many times, though we experience failure, He blesses our efforts. He sees it all: the kind words, the times you’ve held your tongue, or contained your anger. He keeps an eye on your heart, endlessly.” Mother Angelica