2012 Winter Quote Collection

“You have to make mistakes to find out who you aren't. You take the action, and the insight follows: You don't think your way into becoming yourself.” — Anne Lamott

"It's the small, incremental changes that vault us to a new experience of ourselves... we too can affect the probability of something spectacular materializing by the energy we put into supporting the new." ~Kathy Freston

"...imagine that you are in a rowboat, and everything you do is one push of the paddle. Is it a strong stroke, moving you forward? Or is it sideways or chaotic, leaving you vulnerable to the current? Think of this wellness journey as the rowboat. Once you get the hang of rowing with the current and not against it, in harmony with who your truly are at your highest potential, every move you make will move you forward with greater efficiency. Just follow the rhythm of the current, add to it some of your own muscle, and you'll soon be amazed at how your momentum increases and you start meeting and surpassing your goals." ~Kathy Freston

‎"Whether we're seeking inner peace or global peace or a combination of the two, the way to experience it is to build on the foundation of unconditional openness to all that arises." Pema Chodron

Marianne Williamson

The one good thing about failure is that it makes you consider doing things a different way.

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”—Confucius

‎"I don’t know the secret to success, but the secret to failure is trying to please everyone." Bill Cosby

"One way to ward off cravings for non-nutritional sweets is to add more naturally sweet foods to your diet. Winter roots and squash offer that welcome addition to any meal." ~Terry Walters, Clean Food

"I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, quality, and freedom for their spirits...". Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"What you are looking for is what is looking". ~St. Francis of Assisi


“Love yourself first and everything falls into line.”―Lucille Ball


Children are not casual guests in our home. (Nor are they our "property." They have loaned to us temporarily for the purpose of loving them and instilling a foundation of values on which their future lives will be built. ~James Dobson


Within every person is an in-dwelling consciousness that is magical and wise observing all with a sense of neutrality and observation. When you see through the eyes of this Witness within, you're able to see broader vistas, new perspectives, and choose from a peaceful center rather than a reactive ego. This Higher Self, is ancient and is always connected to Source, greater than our small selves. When this card appears it is a sign to step back and observe, take inventory of your thoughts, and only cultivate the ones that are peaceful and good. -Colette Baron Reid




How to Make a Friend
There are many ways to be a friend. 1) Introduce yourself then let your new friend introduce her or himself. 2) Ask them a lot of questions. 3) Ask them if they want to play.

How to make them become your besties: 1) They cant’ tell your secrets or crushes. 2) They have to be kind and sweet. 3) They need to help you with your problems and help your friends with bullies.
Alexandria (2nd grade)

Prescription:
For Beautiful Eyes, Look for the Good in Others
For Beautiful Lips, speak only words of Kindness
For Poise: Walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.
Audrey Hepburn