The primary symbolism of candles lies in their ability to illuminate darkness. Candles, with their gentle glow, symbolize the search for truth, clarity and inner illumination. I equate quotes as having the same power. If you listen carefully they open doors, lead you forward and they teach without delivering a sermon.
Some of my all-time favorite quotes come from a blogger who is also the creator of the social media movement “The Single Woman.” She has written many “scathing articles and books and don’t forget quotes about her ex-boyfriend and about his pathological emotional abuse and betrayals. The lady speaks to my heart. Here are some of my favorite quotes written by Mandy Hale.
“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.”
“Just be yourself. Let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful, magical person, that you are.”
And if they can’t handle you, it is their problem not yours.
“Ten years from now, make sure you can say that you chose your life, you didn’t settle for it.”
This one is scary. Sometimes you want to settle because fear takes over but settling means giving up and you are too important for that. Do not settle for less than you want.
“The less you respond to rude, critical, argumentative people, the more peaceful your life will become.”
This one is exhausting. Learning to deal with such people is never easy, add trying to make them see different is like talking to the wall. Let it go and embrace peace.
“You’re actually MORE likely to be single when you have a lot to offer because you’ll realize that most people aren’t worthy of all that greatness.”
I totally agree, well, it is actually a more positive way of looking at it.
“It’s OK to be scared. Being scared means you’re about to do something really, really brave.”
Fear is my second name but I suppose I have done things to be proud of in spite of it. Brave things? Maybe….
“Confidence is the ability to feel Beautiful without needing someone to tell you.”
Ok this one hit home. I wrote an article yesterday about one of my OFF days and looking like a nightmare in the process. A friend told me later, I can turn all your nightmares into dreams! The problem is I lack confidence so that didn’t do much to get me out of Nightmare land!
Confidence is not:
“They will like me.”
Confidence is:
“I’ll be fine if they don’t.”
“Sometimes our lives have to be completely shaken up, changed and rearranged to relocate us to the place we’re meant to be.”
Been there, done that, many times over. Still looking for the relocation part.
“A person being “too busy” is a myth. People make time for the things that are really important to them.”
This is the absolute truth. No time means YOU are not important.
“If you lost it, it’s because you’re meant to find something better. Trust, let go and make room for what’s coming.”
Doing exactly that but can someone tell me how long this process will take?
“To get over the past, you first have to accept that the past is over, no matter how many times you revisit it, analyze it, regret it, or sweat it….it’s over. It can hurt you no more.”
True but you sure can learn from it and not repeat the same mistakes the next time around.
“You’re beautiful just the way you are. Shine on, and dare anyone to turn off your lights.”
“The only keeper of your happiness is YOU. Stop giving people power to control your smile, your worth and your attitude!”
There you go, perfectly said I might add.
Where are you going today? Are you dealing with negatives or are you heading towards more positive pastures? Let go and move towards the light. Take the candlelight with you and pass it on to someone who really needs it.
Think of one thing you are grateful for. When I first heard this, I had a hard time finding just one little thing. Within a few minutes, I had my basket full! I am grateful for the roof over my head, the warm bed, the beautiful fall day, the food that gave me joy today and the people who are dear to me. Of course, Chachi, the cat is at the top of that list too.
HAVE AN AMAZING DAY
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