Before you take that first curious, coerced, spiteful, or vengeful step forward, remember this: it’s a thousand times easier to slip into a muddy pit than it is to climb out of one.

You think I read your thoughts, but it’s your eyes that speak to me. When they glisten with moisture, I see a depth of emotion stirring behind them. One tearful glance begs me for a...

I went to bed without reading, instead staring out my window with the curtains drawn, wondering about boys. Why did they behave so oddly? One minute their teasing was relentless, and then bam! — they’d...

A first impression works like a magic mirror; it reflects what intrigues us rather than echoing a truthful picture. A first impression is the creating of an imagined character, born from personal desires, perceptions, and...

Do we ignore the needyto spite the greedy?Or share and defenddespite those who pretend?

Aging is a mortal term that my immortal spirit doesn’t quite grasp.

If you feel that love isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, then you’ve never truly possessed it. For true love is the most desirable treasure in existence. It is a glory worth any sacrifice.

Kiss a frog with your eyes wide open. If he turns into a prince you won’t miss the transformation, but if he doesn’t, you won’t be fooled by some wishful illusion in your head.

He scares everyone. That’s why you want to keep him as an ally, and not make him an enemy.

Love grows and wanes, but honor, duty, and commitment, those things are constant and stable. They define who you are.

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...

Friends are those crazy people who keep coming back, in spite of being exposed to the real you.

It’s been a harsh fight.You’ve been pummeled and knocked down. Your body aches, flesh torn and bruised. Your eyes can hardly see through a stream of blood. But you are cognizant and alive; therefore, you...

For things I am not thankful for―experiences I would never volunteer to relive―I recognize how they have changed me. My depth of compassion and humility, the sincerity of my empathy and understanding, and the duration...

To love is to accept a soul entirely, not wishing that the person was otherwise, nor hoping for change, nor clinging to some ideal past. To love is to cherish the individual standing before you...

Though I may accumulate a great deal of riches in this world, it is only my wealth of knowledge, talents, and emotional bonds that I keep when I leave.

It’s none of your concern what others say or think about you. Your happiness is your own responsibility.

The moment a person feels he has nothing left to learn is the moment life prepares to hit him hard enough to correct such ignorance.

Some decisions in life naturally lead to an unhappy ending, leaving you sinking by degrees in a lake of quicksand. And, unless someone reaches to pull you out, chances are you will drown in the...

I had the most beautiful dream, and then I fell asleep in your arms and my dream turned lovelier still.

Sit with me, and I’ll not be alone.Hold my hand, and I’ll not feel alone.Cry with me, and I’ll no longer suffer alone.

To a man, sex is the ultimate expression of love. It is pure pleasure. But to a woman there exists something greater than pleasure―gestures of adoration. A gentle caress on the cheek, an attentive smile,...

Act like you care. Pray like you care. Speak, smile, reach out, and live like you care. The point is to make sure those in your life know beyond doubt that you do care.

We try so hard to teach our children the right things―good from bad, choices and consequences―when in reality most lessons are learned through observation and experience. Perhaps we’d be better off teaching our youth to...

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

I can’t force your lips to smile, but I can show them how easily mine do.

Smile wide to receive many smiles in return. But if you want a good laugh, smirk like a wicked, little imp and watch the range of expressions you’re flashed.

The Earth provides us a brand new beginning every twenty-four hours. It is a repeated invitation to breathe in the cool morning air and start afresh; to mimic the sunrise and brighten up while reaching...

Do the small stuff. A consistent little will earn you a lot.

Face it; life’s gonna chew you up and spit you out. If you’re lucky you’ll get stuck to the bottom of someone’s shoe and be carried far, far away from it all.

Life may dawdle along in minutes but don’t be deceived, for it will sprint by in years before you even notice.

Sometimes writers (poets) expect me to think far deeper than I’m willing to dig.

Do I Love You”I stand in the night and stare up at a lone star, wondering what love means. You whisper your desire—do I love you? I dare say yes. But my eyes drift back...

People love super heroes. It’s true we’re impressed by their bravery and fortitude, their supernatural gifts and physical brawn. But the fact is, villains possess these same qualities. So why our admiration for the hero...

A daily dose of daydreaming heals the heart, soothes the soul, and strengthens the imagination.

Wilted or in bloom,taking or lending daylight,the world transitions.

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

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

Acknowledge that some moments are just plain awful―desperate and gloomy and painful and miserable and nothing at all but anguish. No truthful, cheerful thought in the world will fix it. So let me cry awhile....

Theories look great on paper until reality scribbles all over the page.

Words never fade away but echo on for eternity. Let your echo ring sweet.

My brain tends to take the scenic route. Things come to the forefront of my mind sooner or later, it just takes time.

You stand a better chance of bringing pretend to life through the power of belief than you stand any chance of erasing what’s real by refusing to believe.

Employing your imagination is the first step to the fulfillment of any dream.

Maybe not here and now, but somewhere, someday.

They say if you’re a better person today than you were yesterday you’re well on the road to perfection. So I figure if I’m a real snot today, tomorrow I should make huge progress.

Life is a bonfire where everyone else has brought marshmallows, and you—a stick.

Life is a valuable and unique opportunityto discover who you are.But it seems as soon as you nearanswering that age-old question,something unexpected always happensto alter your course.And who it is you thought you weresuddenly changes.Then...

Take it one step at a time—inarguably wise advice. And yet we all take a running leap, hoping the wind will catch us on its wings and lift us clear to the top of the...

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