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“Advice from a sunflower: Be bright, sunny, and positive. Spread seeds of happiness. Rise, shine, and hold your head high.”

“You may not see it today or tomorrow, but you will look back in a few years and be absolutely perplexed and awed by how every little thing added up and brought you somewhere wonderful– or where you always wanted to be. You will be grateful that things didn’t work out they way you once wanted them to.”

“You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage, literally twenty seconds of embarrassing bravery and I promise you, something great will come out of it.”

“You’re allowed to be disappointed. You’re allowed to be angry. You’re allowed to be scared. You’re allowed to cry. But, you’re not allowed to give up.”
— Unknown

“Maybe you went through it and survived just so you could help someone else make it through it.”
— Unknown

I have endured pain and loss, I have felt broken, I have known hardship, and I have felt lost and alone. But here I stand, still moving forward, one step at a time, one day at a time, and I will not give up. I am thankful for my struggles because they made me who I am. A Fighter. A Warrior. A Survivor.”

“A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.”
— Bernard Meltzer

“Be kind, work hard, stay humble, smile often, keep honest, stay loyal, travel when possible, never stop learning, be thankful always, and love.”
— Unknown

“I admire people who always show kindness and help people, no matter if they’re struggling with their own problems. They are truly a gift to this world.”

“You’re so hard on yourself. But remember, everybody has a chapter they don’t read out loud. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the mistakes that gave you wisdom, at the suffering that gave you strength. Despite everything, you still move forward. Be proud of this. Continue to endure. Continue to persevere. And remember, no matter how dark it gets, the sun will rise again.”

“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.”
— Steve Jobs

“My to-do list for today: Count my blessings, Practice kindness, Let go of what I can’t control, Listen to my heart, Be productive yet calm, Just breathe.”

“Some of the most generous people have no money. Some of the wisest people have no education. Some of the kindest people were hurt the most.”
— Steve Wentworth

“Don’t write your name on the sand, waves will wash it away. Don’t write your name in sky, the wind may blow it away. Write your name inside the hearts of people you come in touch with. That’s where it will stay.”

“Be the kind of person who isn’t afraid to ask someone if they are okay twice if they say they are, but look like they aren’t. Be the kind of person who smiles at people even if they don’t smile back. Be the kind of person you wished for when no one was there for you. Be the kind of person who is brave enough to stand alone in a crowd for what is right. Be that person because we need more people like that in the world. Be that person because people like that are rarer than the rarest diamonds and gold.”
— Nikita Gill

“Always be kind. If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If someone is being ignored, find a way to include them. If someone has been knocked down, lift them up. Always remind people of their worth. Be who you needed when you were going through hard times. Just one small act of kindness could mean the world to someone.”

“Sometimes self care isn’t appointments, medication and therapy sessions. Sometimes it is. Sometimes self care is getting up just to eat and go back to bed. Sometimes it’s blowing everything off and spending the day with someone you really love. Sometimes it involves a really big cry. And sometimes it involves doing nothing at all.”

“No matter how hard times may get, always hold your head up and be strong; show them you’re not as weak as they think you are.”
— Unknown

“Be crazy. Be stupid. Be silly. Be weird. Be whatever. Because life is too short to be anything but happy!”
— Unknown

“Surround yourself with people who empower you, believe in you, support you, uplift you, motivate you, and appreciate you.”

“I have faced many challenges this year but I had great people by my side. You know who you are. All I can say is thank you!”

“I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall & find the sunlight.”

“Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living.”
— Rachel Marie Martin

“Today I choose to be grateful for everything I have, to be kind and loving to myself and others, and to be happy to be alive enjoying the beauty of the present moment.”

“It seems they had always been, and always would be, friends. Time could change, but not that.”
— Winnie the Pooh

“Take a shower, wash off the day. Drink a glass of water. Make the room dark. Lie down and close your eyes. Notice the silence. Notice your heart. Still beating. Still fighting. You made it, after all. You made it, another day. And you can make it one more. You’re doing just fine.”
— Charlotte Eriksson

“You have this one life. How do you want to spend it? Apologizing? Regretting? Questioning? Hating yourself? Dieting? Running after people who don’t see you? Be brave. Believe in yourself. Do what feels good. Take risks. You have this one life. Make yourself proud.”

“We can’t always choose the music life plays for us but we can choose how we dance to it.”
— Unknown

“When you replace ‘why is this happening to me’ with ‘what is this trying to teach me?’ everything shifts.”
— Anne Dennish

“One minute of anger weakens the immune system for 4 to 5 hours. One minute of laughter boosts the immune system for 24 hours.”
— Unknown

“Three simple rules in life: If you do not go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you do not ask, the answer will always be no. If you do not step forward, you will always be in the same place.”
— Anne Dennish

“Courage is not only getting through today but knowing that tomorrow you’ll do more to better your life. Believe in your strength.”

“No matter how happy someone may seem, they have moments when they question if they can go on. No matter how confident someone may look, there are times when they feel unsure and insecure. And no matter how strong someone may appear, they have days when they feel like they’re falling apart. Never think for a moment you’re alone with your struggles. You’re not a mess. You’re human.”
— Lori Deschene

“Health does not always come from medicine. Most of the time it comes from peace of mind, peace in the heart, peace in the soul. It comes from laughter and love.”

“I guess the real fact of the matter is, we don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring and the only thing we really have is right now. So, don’t stay angry for too long and learn to forgive. Love your friends and family with all your heart. Have fun and live your life the way you want to live it. Most of all, don’t worry about people that don’t like you and enjoy the ones who do.”
— Unknown

“Don’t Forget, You Can:Start late, Start over, Be unsure, Act different, Try and fail And still succeed.”
— Unknown

“Close your eyes and imagine the best version of you possible. That’s who you really are, let go of any part of you that doesn’t believe it.”

“Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them. Your smile, your hope and your courage.”
— Doe Zantamata

“When something bad happens you have three choices: You can let it define you, you can let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.”

“Never regret a day in your life: good days give happiness, bad day give experience, worst days give lessons, and best days give memories.”
— Unknown

“When you have a rare disease, you face two battles. One being the illness itself, and the other, living in a world where so few people understand what you’re up against.”

“You are strong. You are special. You are awesome. You are tough. You are loved. You are not alone. You are supported. You are worth it. You are amazing. You are brave. You are courageous. You are a fighter.”

“The most attractive thing about you should have less to do with your face and body and more to do with your heart and how you treat people.”
— Unknown

“One day you will tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you are going through now, and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide.”

“I hope there are days when your coffee tastes like magic, your playlist makes you dance, strangers make you smile, and the night sky touches your soul. I hope there are days when you fall in love with being alive.”
— Brooke Hampton

“I think it’s brave that you get up in the morning even if your soul is weary and your bones ache for a rest; I think it’s brave that you keep on living even if you don’t know how to anymore; I think it’s brave that you push away the waves rolling in every day and you decide to fight; I know there are days when you feel like giving up but I think it’s brave that you never do.”
— Lana Rafaela

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
— Warren Buffet

“Through adversity, not only are we given an opportunity to discover our inner strength, we are also given the gift of foresight so we can shine a light for others who go through the experience after us.”
— Rachael Bermingham

“Caregivers go through more than they will tell you. They give up a lot and rarely have a social life. They can get sick and emotionally worn out. It’s a lot for one person.We never really know until we walk the path of a caregiver ourselves.”

Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.

“On this road called life, you have to take the good with the bad, smile with the sad, love what you got, and remember what you had. Always forgive, but never forget, learn from your mistakes, but never forget. People change. Things go wrong. But just remember, the ride goes on.”

“But the most beautiful things in life are not just things. They’re people and places, memories and pictures. They’re feelings and moments, smiles and laughter.”

“When you come to the edge of all that you know, you must believe one of two things: There will be ground to stand. Or you will grow wings to fly.”
— O.R. Melling

“Someday everything will make perfect sense. So, for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.”
— Unknown

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou

“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.”
— C.S. Lewis

“Sometimes in life we just need a hug… no advice, just a hug to make you feel you matter.”
— Unknown

“I don’t want my pain and struggle to make me a victim. I want my battle to make me someone else’s hero.”

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
— Martin Luther King, Jr.

“No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a good legacy to leave behind.”
— Unknown

“You’re the main character of your life’s story. Give your audience not only something to look forward to, but something to be inspired by.”
— Kevin Ngo

“Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be. How much you can love. What you can accomplish. And what your potential is.”
— Anne Frank

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
— Leo Buscaglia

“The most useful asset of a person is not a head full of knowledge but a heart full of love, with ears open to listen, and hands willing to help.”
— Unknown

“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.”
— Roy T. Bennett

“The best way to be happy is to turn a negative into a positive. Don’t let anyone steal your joy and always be thankful for what you have.”
— Unknown

“Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and forever dear.”
— Unknown

“Some people won’t love you, no matter what you do. Some people won’t stop loving you, no matter what you do. Go where the love is.”
— Eleanor Brown

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”
— Dr. Seuss

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

“No matter how hard times may get, always hold your head up and be strong; show them you’re not as weak as they think you are.”
— Unknown

“Being happy doesn’t mean you’re perfect. It just means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.”
— K.B. Indiana

“We are not given a good life or a bad life. We are given a life. It’s up to us to make it good or bad.”
— Devika Fernando

“Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.”
— Unknown

“Do not underestimate a moment of your kindness. It has the power to change lives in ways you may never know.”

“You’re going to go through tough times – that’s life. But I say, ‘Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.’ See the positive in negative events.”
— Joel Osteen

“We do not need magic to change the world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.”
— J.K. Rowling

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
— Gautama Buddha

“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain.”
— Vivian Greene

“Challenges are what makes life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
— Joshua Marine

“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it’s going to launch you into something great. So just focus, and keep aiming.”
— Unknown

“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
— Paulo Coelho

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
— Dr. Seuss

“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.”
— William W. Purkey

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
— Maya Angelou

“Your gratitude is magnetic and the more gratitude you have, the more you attract new things to be grateful for.”

“Being told you’re appreciated is one of the simplest and most uplifting things you can hear.”
— Sue Fitzmaurice

“Even the harshest day is kind enough to come to an end… Find the good that’s all around you; it’s out there, patiently waiting to be discovered.”
— Anita Bergen

“Never quit. If you stumble, get back up. What happened yesterday no longer matters. Today’s another day, so get back on track and move closer to your dreams and goals. You can do it.”

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
— Paulo Coelho

“Sometimes people are beautiful. Not in looks. Not in what they say. Just in what they are.”
— Markus Zusak

“Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.”

“When thinking about life, remember this: No amount of guilt can solve the past, and no amount of anxiety can change the future.”
— Unknown

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.”
— Mary Anne Radmacher

“You will just never know what someone is dealing with behind closed doors. No matter how happy someone looks or how big their smile is there can still be a level of hurt that is indescribable. So be kind. Even when others are not, choose to be kind.”
— Unknown

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”
— Jimmy Dean

“In the blink of an eye everything can change. So forgive often and love with all your heart. You may not have that chance again.”

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
— Bernard M. Baruch

“Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look like and celebrating it for everything that it is.”
— Mandy Hale

“If you’re in a position to help someone. Help them. God just may be answering that person’s prayer through you.”
— Unknown

“Happiness is not about changing your circumstances but changing the eyes through which you view your circumstances.”
— Geneen Roth

“The best way to be happy is to turn a negative into a positive. Don’t let anyone steal your joy and always be thankful for what you have.”
— Unknown

“Don’t underestimate a moment of your kindness. It has the power to change lives in ways you may never know.”
— Unknown

“Attract what you expect, reflect what you desire, become what you respect, mirror what you admire.”
— Unknown

“In case no one told you today: You’re beautiful. You’re loved. You’re needed. You’re alive for a reason. You’re stronger than you think. You’re going to get through this. I’m glad you’re alive. Don’t give up!”
— Unknown

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
— Albert Einstein

“The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the best out of everything that comes their way.”
— Unknown

“Just because a person smiles all the time, doesn’t mean their life is perfect. That smile is a symbol of hope and strength.”
— Unknown

“Love cannot remain by itself –it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action and that action is service.”
— Mother Teresa

“Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”
— Unknown

“The bad news: there is no key to the universe. The good news: it was never locked.”
— Swami Beyondananda

“The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don’t let them put you in that position.”
— Leo Buscaglia

“Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love… they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog; it merely expands the heart. If you have loved many dogs, your heart is very big.”
— Erica Jong

“Grief never ends… But it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith… It is the price of love.”
— Unknown

“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.”
— Bernard Meltzer

“It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.”
— Albert Einstein

“God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain. But He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.”
— Unknown

“The purpose of dancing isn’t to end up at a particular spot on the floor. The purpose of dancing and of life is to enjoy every moment and every step, regardless of where you are when the music ends.”
— Dr. Wayne Dyer

“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.”
— Mary Anne Radmacher

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life… Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
— Steve Jobs

“Life isn’t always amazing. There will be times of trial and times of struggle along the way, but don’t give up. Be strong, believe in yourself, and show life that you are going to make it no matter what it throws at you.”
— Unknown

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”
— Buddha

“You and I will meet again,When we’re least expecting it, One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face, I won’t say goodbye my friend, For you and I will meet again.”
— Tom Petty

“I will breathe. I will think of solutions, I will not let my worry control me. I will not let my stress level break me. I will simply breathe. And it will be okay. Because I don’t quit.”
— Shayne McClendon

“Life isn’t always amazing. There will be times of trial and times of struggle along the way, but don’t give up. Be strong, believe in yourself, and show life that you are going to make it no matter what it throws at you.”
— Unknown

“Live a good life and in the end, it’s not the years in a life, it’s the life in the years.”
— Unknown

“Your soul is attracted to people the same way flowers are attracted to the sun, surround yourself only with those who want to see you grow.”
— Pavana

“Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb, but how well you bounce.”
— Vivian Komori

“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
— Harry Potter

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
— C.S. Lewis

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
— William Skakespeare

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”
— Robert Brault

“Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living.”
— Rachel Marie Martin

“If you want something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done.”
— Thomas Jefferson

“If it doesn’t make you feel fabulous: Don’t do it, Don’t buy it, Don’t wear it, Don’t eat it and Don’t keep it.”
— Unknown

“Take care of yourself first, or you will have nothing left to give to others. Self-care is not selfishness. You cannot serve others from an empty vessel.”
— Unknown

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.”
— John F. Kennedy

“When you reach that place where most people would give in and give up, keep giving it another shot.”
— Unknown

“I am thankful for nights that turned into mornings, friends that turned into family, and dreams that turned into reality.”
— Unknown

“Always try to leave people better than you found them. Hug the hurt. Kiss the broken. Befriend the lost. Love the lonely.”
— Unknown

“When something bad happens you have three choices: you can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or let it strengthen you.”
— Unknown

“Good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient, and the best things come to those who don’t give up.”
— Unknown

“Surround yourself with people who make you hungry for life, touch your heart, and nourish your soul.”
— Unknown

“Don’t wait until you’ve reached your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take toward reaching that goal.”
— Unknown

“Train your mind to see the good in everything. Positivity is a choice. The happiness in your life depends on the quality of your thoughts”
— Unknown