Quotes about richelle-goodrich

Kind words are salve to a cankered soul spread generously.

I see the good in the world because I choose to. I don't imagine that it's there it's there waiting to be noticed.

People are drawn to you because you make them feel happy I understand that. But wouldn't it be nice to have people flock to you wishing for your happiness?

I don't doubt that you think you love me what I doubt is your understanding of love.

The only ship you can truly steer in this ocean is the one you're sailing. Quit trying to alter the winds harness them.

No one stands at the beginning of a race and then finds himself at the end having never taken a step forward. And if that were to happen—the sweat and struggle avoided—what stories would he have to tell? The goal includes the journey it's all part of the dream.

Beware of giggle grins they are highly contagious.

I love happy people they’re like smile magnets.

Your opponent's wrong doesn't automatically make you right. Most fights aren't about who's right they are contention over degrees of wrongness.

Some people do not like you that’s a given. So what?

The cup is both half full and half empty it has never been one or the other. Stop obsessing over a trivial point and be thankful you have something to drink.

You are mistaken he is not a gentleman but a sir. Just a sir. For a gentleman is grander and a rare acquaintance.

There are many pitfalls in life one is dwelling on blame. It’s pointless. Move on.

We change when circumstances necessitate it we adapt because we have to. The real challenge is to change when circumstances don’t demand it at all.

Stand tall on the summit after a tedious climb. Take in the remarkable scenery and the exhilaration of accomplishment. But don't pause for long there are greater mountains to climb while you still possess the drive and capacity to do so.

Powerlessness is an excruciating pain it is torture insurmountable.

You're not a tree. So move make something happen.

A good dose of fantasy is exercise for your sensibilities it keeps your avatar strong.

Happiness isn't reserved for privileged individuals. It is a state of mind that can neither be bought nor stolen nor traded it is a liberty available to anyone.

I laugh for sheer medicinal purposes because I feel I might die otherwise.

You need tell me nothing I already know your heart. Through your simplest choices you've given yourself away.

Your life is not a simulation it's the real game. Play wisely.

Life is mental it's all about attitude. The majority of it is lived in your head.

True greatness demands humility the journey draws it from your struggling soul.

I can overlook the lie what's harder to ignore is the grotesque way it has marred your character.

Some things can't be taught they can only be discovered.

Discouragement is like a scorpion in your shoe it takes courage to toss it out so you can move on.

It’s a difficult thing having a heart made of glass people don’t seem to realize how easily it shatters. How often I’ve swept up the pieces and carefully glued them back together.

It seems my heart is made of tissue paper I wish the world would handle it more delicately.

Life is not what happens to us it is what we perceive has happened to us.

Every book is its own black hole. Don’t fight the pull find out where it takes you.

Guilt cannot change you it can only hint that there’s something worth your effort to change.

Look down the road I’m traveling and you will see my goal it’s there on the path. Probably closer than it appears. Life tends to roll that way.

Time is a power of its own, and it may be the only power by which some miracles come to pass.

Time passes…..and a billion lives are affected in ways we’ll never know.

Father always said that money doesn’t grow on trees. Well, time doesn’t grow on trees either.

I have a funny side. I have a soft and sympathetic side. I have a serious side, and a seriously romantic side. I have lots of sides; it's the main course I haven't quite figured out.

Rare and precious moments, how I long to live with you eternally! If only your sweetness never ceased to touch my lips, and the flutters you evoke nevermore faded away. I dream of your arm extended immeasurably to keep hold of my reaching hand. But Father Time, being a cruel master, will not grant such a wish. And so I tuck you away as cherished memories, stored in a treasure box buried in my heart. And in times of solitude, I shall bring you out to view like rainbows.

Had life not given me reasons to grieve, I would never have known the healing power of a hug.

Ma'am," he said, reaching for the door. He held it open, his posture as erect and sturdy as a pole.I eyed the man's uniform, the pins and badges that signified his military rank and position. At that moment I felt opposing forces wash over me, clashing internally like a cold and warm front meeting in the air.At first I was hit by a burning sense of respect and gratitude. How privileged a person I was to have this soldier unbar the way for me, maintaining a clear path that I might advance unhinde

None of us have reached the peak of perfection, but it shouldn’t stop anyone from trying to make the climb.

Never be intimidated by what seems ominous, for BiG is only an accumulation of many smalls.

You never step backwards when you’re sure of where you’re going.

It’s not a dream, it’s my destiny.

On this day, take time to remember those who have fallen. But on every day after, do more; put the freedoms they died for to greater and nobler uses.

My goals may seem impossibly far-fetched when really they're not. Break them down into steps and see how I accomplish great things. I can easily reach from A to B. I can manage from B to C. I can then make it from C to D. And so eventually, I will find my way from A to Z.

World peace, true love, and happily-ever-afters amount to wasted wishes, failed endeavors, and most precious dreams.

Gavin, I can’t talk to you here. People will call me crazy." My imaginary friend smirked. "But you’re already talking to me." "Well, I have to stop." His smirk grew cocky. "I doubt you can resist." And he was right. There was nothing I wanted more than to give my full attention to an imagined shadow and ignore those who ignored me in the real world. I wanted to talk out loud to Gavin―to play and laugh boisterously with him. In a dream I could justify such behavior, but to succumb to hallucinatio

Experience is the catalyst for all great stories.

Hey, pretty book, why don’t you lie in my lap awhile?

Dragons are a manifestation of things we fear. More often than not, those fears prove to be just as daunting and just as imaginary.

Fearing the night won’t keep the sun from setting.

Fear comes at me like a massive bull with lowered horns ready to gore. But I have learned of the insubstantial nature of fear: if I stand my ground, it will pass right through me.

Fear is not respect. It is but a conniving, little weasel next to that mighty lion. They are a far, far cry from the same animal.

Fear confronted me, and I stood paralyzed. He seemed a formidable, abiding presence. Then a voice whispered, “Fear not.” Fear not, I thought with desperate longing. Oh, how I wanted to heed those words—but how? Hour after hour, day after day, fear refused to budge while I remained paralyzed. And so I let him make my choices; what else could I do? Alas, he never once chose well for me.

Fear never scaled one mountain, never stepped up on a stage, never accepted a challenge, never tilled new ground, never walked in a race; he never even dared to dream. Fear failed to slay a single dragon. Remember this before you choose to keep his company.

Superman’s scourge is kryptonite. Fear’s kryptonite is laughter.

If you dream your problems at night and live your problems by day, you are suffering the effects of paralyzing toxins delivered by the sting of worry, stress, and fear. You must detach yourself from these leeches if you do not wish to be irreversibly poisoned.

The moon is my fear.The sun is my heart afire.The stars, my love songs.

Courage to me is doing something daring, no matter how afraid, insecure, intimidated, alone, unworthy, incapable, ridiculed or whatever other paralyzing emotion you might feel. Courage is taking action.....no matter what. So you're afraid? Be afraid. Be scared silly to the point you're trembling and nauseous, but do it anyway!

There are many who don't wish to sleep for fear of nightmares. Sadly, there are many who don't wish to wake for the same fear.

I love you for a great many reasons and despite a great many others.

I never realized how much you meant to me until someone spoke your name and an irrepressible, goofy grin stretched my lips.

I hope you know I love you, not just because I tell you so at every opportunity, but because I show you so as often as the sun sets.

When I first heard your voice, my heart leapt in my chest as if it recognized you as its owner from another lifetime.

She laughed, and he fell in love.

Maybe love isn’t meant to be bliss never-ending. Maybe love is unwavering support and befriending.

Your face is engraved in my mind. I can’t erase it. I don’t want to. Because as much as I hate you, I love you. And I love you unforgettably.

Amore is loveconfessed to you in haiku.Do you love me too?

The only two words you should ever say to a mirror are “Hello, Beautiful.

Hate is loud. Love, however, is so pleasantly felt it has no need to be heard.

Please stop. If you keep chipping off little pieces of my heart, soon there will be no heart left with which to love you.

Love by the sweat of thy brow.Not through whispered words of hollow sound or lofty dreams ne’er substance bound that more than oft do run aground. Nay, love with mighty, blistered hands that turn the soil and carve the land. A bearer of toil and golden band. Be strong! A founder of the feast! Protective knight who slays the beast! For promises and vows aloud are naught but wispy veneer shroud like cobwebs, frail, the airy words and wooing fail. So work, my darling. Toil as proof. Thy loyal heart

At the core of love is validation. It is what gives love power. For when love is given away, validation seeps in and expands in the heart of the recipient, filling up every empty, dark corner. It is a wonderful, light, consuming feeling we long for, and once found, we hope—even expect—it will forever remain. But there are times when that most precious love is revoked, and a hard scab forms over the empty hole. Though this scab is both healing and protective, it is the reason why validation from

There is love and then there is fluff. Nothing else.

Friendship true is a vow of care.A warm embrace when in despair.A loving presence waiting thereto lift a heart, its burdens bear.Friendship true is an earnest prayer.A tongue of praise for one’s welfare.A smile ’mid laughs as light as air,and thoughtfulness most kind and rare.

What is so rewarding about friendship?” my son asked, curling his upper lip into a sour expression. “Making friends takes too much time and effort, and for what?” I sat on the edge of his bed, understanding how it might seem simpler to go at life solo. “Friendship has unique rewards,” I told him. “They can be unpredictable. For instance....” I couldn’t help but pause to smile crookedly at an old memory that was dear to my heart. Then I shared with my son an unforgettable incident from my younger

Laugh, and the world longs to be your friend.

Eyes speak louder than words; life is precious; hate is poison; God is the best of all possible friends; silence and time are valuable treasures; happiness can be just as powerful in pretend; and soft licorice is a temptation in any color, especially exotic black.

He was everything I needed because his entire character had been molded by my deepest wants and desires. He was my rock when I cried, my playmate when I laughed, and my hero when I needed to imagine that one existed for me.

Severing our young and fragile friendship was a sad ordeal, but sadder still was the fact that this friend found it so difficult to respond to my immediate need, unlike a dreamed boy who always afforded me easy comfort. I couldn’t understand what was so hard about reaching out to hug someone. But judging by Gregory’s uncomfortable conduct I had to assume it was an honest trial.

The calling that has been thrust upon you is likewise as demanding and daunting. I understand how you feel, believe me. But we need you, Eena. I would say I’m sorry, but……honestly I’d have no other woman take your place. You are exactly what we need. And yes, it does require a great deal of sacrifice, but you don’t have to bear these burdens alone. We are all here to help you. And believe me there isn’t one of us who wouldn’t give his last breath to defend yours so you might go on to heal Harrow

On a grim and dismal day that shattered my last ounce of confidence, I broke down and whimpered, “I’m awful and hideous and incompetent and boring and utterly useless.” And then you grinned at me and said, “That’s okay.

Weakness drives us to set goals, to try harder, to put forth more effort, to dream and wish and hope, to reach out further and down deeper, to pray earnestly, to cry mightily, to understand and empathize with valid sincerity. In truth, weakness is a catalyst for greater strength.

My favorite words in the world are these: in conjunction.They question curiosities in simple form and function. is a query of broadest scope. is wonder that fuels all hope.Together they lasso the mind like rope, and spur the wildest deductions!

Don’t simply exist in this world, but grasp life’s potential by the jacket. Dare it to be all it can. Make life historical—a gripping account of accomplishment. Make life a mystery—a challenging, bold adventure. Make life heartfelt—an enduring, poetic romance. Whatever it is you make of your world, live the fairytale.

In a world plagued with commonplace tragedies, only one thing exists that truly has the power to save lives, and that is love.

I made a sorry face in response to such strong insistence, but I couldn’t believe him. Fantasies were exactly that..…..fantasies. Whimsy. Wishes. Mere castles in the sky without foundation or substance. Dreams didn’t come true. To believe so would be to believe falsely, to surrender to madness, to give in to an unreliable hope that would crush me once again as it always, always did!

The rarest, truest beauty is visible only to the heart.

The real beauty of a woman is most clearly seen in the smiles of those who interact with her.

more. To have days cut off and at their end. To never again..........anything.

What you perceive as a failure today may actually be a crucial step towards the success you seek. Never give up.

One of the most troubling facts I have had to accept is that people are not all angel or all devil. They are both good and awful to varying degrees and in varying circumstances. On any given day, dependent upon the situation, you will be confronted by either the devil of a person or the angel of the same person or a curious mix of both. This means you can, and most likely will, love and hate the same individual alternately throughout your life. This truth I find painfully heartbreaking.

What I've learned about writing is that sometimes less is more, while often more is grander. And both are true.

It is said that you can't write without a reader. The opposite holds true as well; you can't read without a writer. But if as a single, creative person you are one in the same, then, well.....problem solved! Great writing is born from that which we personally long to read.

Poetry is the wailing of a broken heart―the etched sorrows of despairing souls.  These artful words are an exclamation in rare colors expressed noiselessly on parchment.  Poetry is the unheard cry of a flower, wilting.  It is a humble, lucent tear shed with meaning.  It is the lovely portrayal of ugliness and the bitter edge of sweet.  Poetry speaks to the spirit by piercing understanding. It interprets all senseless truths―beauty, love, emotion―into sensible scrawl.  Poetry is vague affirmation

Imagine in vibrant, wonderful detail your heart’s desire—a reality only you can envision, an adventure only you can direct.Then cradle your creation. Caress it. Mold it. Coddle it until it comes to life.And when your precious treasure grows so grand as to steal your breath away, set it free for all the world to experience. For that is how you live your dreams.

Have you ever pondered the miracle of popcorn? It starts out as a tiny, little, compact kernel with magic trapped inside that when agitated, bursts to create something marvelously desirable. It’s sort of like those tiny, little thoughts trapped inside an author’s head that―in an excited explosion of words―suddenly become a captivating fairytale!

The crazy thing about poetry is how its simplicity makes it complicated.