I’ve played Romeo for Juliet(But in depth)It’s vignettes of silhouettes(And then read)And watched Russian roulette, yeah red SovietYet doing it simultaneouslyWhile dropping down shed oubliettesTurned around and took truth to the head thatLove is the...

The pressure of adversity is the most powerful sustainer of accountability. It’s as though everything you do is multiplied by 50 in order to surpass those with a head-start. I was never capable of slacking...

The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is how high you raise your foot.

Those who don’t know how to suffer are the worst off. There are times when the only correct thing we can do is to bear out troubles until a better day.

If we never challenge our shortcomings, we ensure that they remain our Achilles’ heel.

Overcome the prideful need to measure your worth by how much more successful you are than others, by operating from a core belief grounded in abundance.

You have to fight the odds in life to be able to reach a greater height.

Well, if it can be thought, it can be done, a problem can be overcome,

Someday” almost never comes around. It gets lost somewhere between the shouda, woulda, couldas of your life. Let go of whatever is holding you back and dare to live – boldly, bravely, and courageously –...

I would like to be able to say that I came back from this by just simply getting up from the sofa and rolling up my sleeves… but I didn’t. I could not even take...

Never trust someone that claims they care nothing of what society thinks of them. Instead of conquering obstacles, they simply pretend they don’t exist.

Unlike humanity, my mind isn’t so frail as to simply climb under gravity and submit to God.

Think of the most discouraging thing that you are currently carrying or the biggest project you can’t seem to tackle. Forget about how it happened, forget about how you got there, just look at the...

Often the strongest blades were pounded the hardest, or scorched the most severely; We judge them by their strength and sharpness, not by their prior rough experiences. With our comrades it should be the same....

True success is accepting yourself for what you have to offer rather than for what you cannot do.

When you anticipate adversity, you can then plan for adversity. You may never gain control of it, but you can keep it from controlling you.

You will conquer every mountain.

People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they...

Forgive your past because it the vehicle through your process and from this point forward your life is made of 100% future; Caterpillars always look up despite having no wings… and butterflies don’t waste time...

Overcast does not always forecast rain neither does difficulty always forecast failure.

Hopeful dreams – even where crack kings’ and dope fiends feast. Dust from the ash and rubble; they shine like bright stars once the mic is gripped and the bars are spit.

The journey of unknown is life journey of graduate students. There are many mountains to be overcome. With hope, patient and courage you can soar high above the mountains and achieve your goals.

There is no chance, no fate, no destiny that can circumvent, or hinder, or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.

Never be afraid to offer a smile; sure the risk is that a few foolish people may misinterpret your kindness as weakness, but the sweet reward is that as you make new friends and encourage...

In the midst of the turbulence, lift up your voice and praise God. He will fight the battle for you.

We are the same, you and I. Whether samurai or night-hawk, the Suruga Dainagon or member of the Toudouza, it makes no difference. My sword is the proof….”These words, wrung from the very depths of...

God’s grace grant us immeasurable ability to overcome adversity of any type.

The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.

The focus on the desired outcome will push you through every difficulty.

Don’t run from your weakness, you will only give it strength.

Every successful person had experience failure but they overcome with courage and adamant hope

It’s not as easy as it looks to come back from the dead.

Endure the times for a better tomorrow.

It was so risky and so scary, and yet at the same time, so beautiful. Maybe the truth was, it shouldn’t be easy to be amazing. Then everything would be. It’s the things you fight...

You can be happy in any situation. You must nurture a healthy thought.

no” is that you need your downtime so you won’t behave like a jerk because you’re depleted. And you don’t want to battle an appetite spiked by the stress of overcommitment. But that’s your secret;...

The true test of a warrior is how your ‘stance’ holds up after any ‘circumstance’. Meaning, even after the stormiest weather, a true warrior will still reflect the brilliant rays of the magnificent sun through...

They oppressed us but unable to kill our spirit.

Before your reach your destination, you’ll find yourself going through the wilderness. There’s some survival skills that you’ll need master through the wilderness journey. While in the wilderness, your faith will be tried and tested....

May the Lord give you grace to handle life’s challenges.

No matter where you once were, no matter how dark your storm, God doesn’t want you to remain there. Overcoming may not be easy, but it’s possible when you ask your Father to battle for...

I once believed soft, warm, beautiful things could never flourish in an environment of hard concrete and cold, dark bricks.

The next time that something seemingly bad happens to you, look for the divine in it. Look for the soul in the mundane, every day occurrences of your life. Look for the spark, look for...

I am more than my scars.

The grace of endurance, overcoming all hurdles.

The truth is real change begins with your willingness and courage to take the first step forward. Usually, the first step is the most difficult one to take. All resistances and old habits must be...

Don’t allow life to pass you by because you are afraid of [looking] stupid.

If God closes a door AND a window, consider the fact that it might be time to build a whole new house.

If you want to catch your dreams, you have to drop your fears.

Adversity only makes us stronger. Every adversity we overcome makes our spirit and soul grow stronger.