Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine as children do.
It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. ~ Timo Cruz "Coach Carter" 2005
"I AM that girl that you never thought twice to look at..
The one who's always lost in the shadows of the prettier girls.
I've always been there, you just never bothered to look.
But when the shadow finally passes, the light will shine where I had once stood.
I cannot wait, I do not wait, & I will not be
your second choice or secret."
at times i can be serious, at times i can be childish, at times i can be smart, at times i can be dumb...
sometimes i cry, sometimes i laugh, sometimes i listen, sometimes i scream...
i am weak, i am strong, i am depressed, i am ecstatic...
u know, just another person...
Sometimes... when I cry...no one sees my tears..
Sometimes... when I am in pain...no one sees my hurt..
Sometimes... when I am worried...no one sees my stress..
Sometimes... when I am happy...no one sees my smile..
The truth of a person can be seen, in their smile, and especially in their eyes..
you think you know me, you have no idea...
Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they became actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
Courage
Courage is the strength to stand up
When it's easier to fall down and lose hold.
It is the conviction to explore new horizons
When it's easier to believe what we've been told.
Courage is the desire to maintain our integrity
When it's easier to look the other way.
It is feeling happy and alive, and moving forward
When it's easier to feel sorry for ourselves and stay.
Courage is the WILLto shape our world
When it's easier to let someone else do it for us.
It is the recognitionthat none of us are perfect
When it's easier to criticize others and fuss.
Courage is the power to step forward and lead
When it's easier to follow the crowd; their pleas resound.
It is the spirit that places you on top of the mountain
When it's easier to never leave the ground.
The foundation of courage is solid,
The rock that doesn't roll.
Courage is the freedom
Of our mind, body, and soul!
