“Never let your memories be greater than your dreams.” – Douglas Ivester
Memories are beautiful reminders of the adventures and good times we’ve had and we certainly do want to hold onto them. However, if they start to overshadow our dreams, it means that we are living in the past. Keep dreaming your dreams.
“A ship in harbor is safe – but that is not what they are built for.” – John A. Shedd
We can choose to live our lives without adventure or risks. That may keep us safe and, as a result, life may roll along without trouble. But, life will also drift past us without feeling fulfilled and we will never see the full depth of who we are. Dare to be brave and live life to the fullest.
“You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” – Amy Bloom
It is the imperfections and flaws in each of us that make us unique and individual. Without these small variations we would all be the same and the beautiful, colorful variety of the world would be lost. Celebrate your differences and let the uniqueness that comes from your imperfections shine.
“People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” – Rob Siltanen
Many believe that the world is too big of a place for one person to make a difference or that people cannot change. But, there are those out there who do not fall for those easy excuses, and they are the ones who inspire, motivate, and create. They make the world a better place for all of us.
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius
Sometimes we mistaken beauty for the spectacular or extraordinary, but beauty can be simple, as well. It all depends on our perspective and how we choose to define the word. But, all things that are capable of bringing happiness, no matter how small, are beautiful.
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.” – Lucille Ball
Take time to give yourself the same grace and forgiveness that you extend to others. Find peace in your heart despite your imperfections. Be kind to yourself and be grateful for the amazing and beautiful person you are. Then, watch as the rest of your life follows.
“Childhood means simplicity. Look at the world with the child’s eye – it is very beautiful.” – Kailash Satyarthi
Children have a beautiful way of seeing the magic in the world around them. They turn simple objects into treasures and commonplace moments into adventures. Take time to remember how to see the world through the eyes of a child…you will be glad you did.
“The greatest adventure is that lies ahead.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
Life is full of amazing moments and rewarding journeys. Our memories of these are rewarding and fill us with happy nostalgia, but it’s the adventures that have not yet come that fill our dreams. Never stop dreaming or turning those dreams into reality.
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” – Will Rogers
We can’t change the past. We can learn from it and we can try to right our wrongs, but no matter how much we wish we could, we can’t change it. Today is where we can make the difference. So, put the past behind you and focus on making today the best day you can.
“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
A smile can make all the difference in the course of someone’s day. It can soothe away fears, give confidence, change a bad mood, or turn a dull moment into a happy memory. Take the time to smile. The world will be grateful.
“We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” – Native American Proverb
With each step taken and each action played out, remember that, when borrowed, an object or place must be returned in the same, or better, condition then when it was received. Make Earth a better place for the next generation. No part, no act, is too small.
“Live life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” – Ashley Smith
If you have dreams that inspire you and bring you purpose and excitement, give them energy and life. When you make your dreams your reality, you will find happiness in all you do. What are your dreams?
“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.
In the end, it doesn’t matter how you got to your dreams, if it was a smooth path or a windy one, if it happened quickly or took many tries, or if you did it alone or with support. What is important is that you don’t give up and you keep moving forward until you ultimately reach your goal and your dreams come true.
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing” – Mother Teresa
A smile, from a stranger or someone dear to you, can change the day. Because of the power it has to quickly and easily make a day better, it is a beautiful gift. Smile often and make the world a better place.
“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder” – E.B.White
Often we get so caught up in the mundane aspects of life and the world we live in becomes so familiar that we stop seeing the beauty and wonder that is in the spaces all around us. Keep your eyes and hearts open to those small wonders and make a point to enjoy them every day.
“I’ll never forget where I’m from. It’s essential to remain humble and evolving.” – Freida Pinto
Your roots are your source of life, your home, the place where you first became you. To forget or to ignore your roots is to forget who you are. Stay humble to your beginning, and from there you can grow into all the brilliance you were meant to be.
“All good things are wild and free.” – Unknown
The wide, open spaces are where I always dream to be. Out where the world is still untouched, or at least where it feels that way. It is in those wild, solitary places that I feel most connected to the world and myself. It is where I feel free.
“No matter the risks we take, we always consider the end to be too soon, even though in life, more than anything else, quality should be more important than quantity.”
– Alex Honnold
Too often we put off our dreams for tomorrow or hold back for fear of what we could lose. But, where is the line between living life fully today and holding back for the future that is not promised. Live out your dreams and you will live a life without regrets.
“My wish is to stay always like this, living quietly in a corner of nature.” Claude Monet
Hold onto those places that make you feel so complete and at peace that you wish you could stay forever. That feeling is a message from the world that you are where you need to be. When that calling to move on whispers in your ear, set out on your journey once again knowing that the world is calling you to follow your songline.
