Begin Again: 10 More Quotes to Inspire You

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One of the most important things we can keep in mind as we build our soul-prospering lives is that we can always begin again.   We can always press the reset button, start fresh, begin anew. It’s never too late, we’re not too old, and it isn’t true that too much time has passed. We can and we should start again whenever we need to.

Below are a few more quotes to add to the selection that I posted yesterday.

 

Beginning is the most important part of the work. ~Plato

 

The first step toward getting somewhere is to decide you’re NOT staying where you are. ~J.P. Morgan

 

Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning ~Desmond Tutu

 

You live, you learn, and you upgrade. ~Unknown

 

It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over. ~F. Scott Fitzgerald.

 

When you can no longer think of a reason to continue, you must think of a reason to start over.   ~Linda Poindexter

 

There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind. ~C. S. Lewis

 

Do you see each day as a fresh start or are you carrying yesterday into this brand new day. See the possibilities of beginning anew.   ~Theodore W. Higginsworth

 

There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning. ~Louis L’Amour

 

The bad news is that most people give up; they settle for second best; they don’t start over; they stay stuck. Please don’t allow that to be you. ~Doug Fields

 

Keep handy those quotes that rung true for you. Refer to them often this week, especially when you need a boost.

 

Your Friend and Pep Pal,

Lauren

 

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Begin Again: 10 Quotes to Inspire You

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There are some things one can only achieve by a deliberate leap in the opposite direction. ~Franz Kafka

 

We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come. ~Joseph Campbell

 

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

 

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. ~C.S. Lewis

 

New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings. ~Lao Tzu

 

Oh, my friend, it isn’t what they take away from you that counts. It’s what you do with what you have left. ~Hubert Humphrey

 

If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one. ~Dolly Parton

 

I’ve always been delighted at the prospects of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning ~J.B. Priestly

 

Rather than turning the page, it’s much easier to just throw the book away. ~Anthony Liccione

 

Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect. ~Alan Cohen

 

Is there one or two quotes that rang true for you? Keep these handy this coming week and refer to them often.

Your Friend and Pep Pal,

Lauren

Celebrating Our Friends and Pep Pals!

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We can never be too big or too much in our celebrations and appreciation of the people who are very special to us. They are our rock in tumultuous times, they cheer us on when the going gets tough for us, and they’re compassionate and loving when we’re down and discouraged.

Today, let’s celebrate them as if it’s their birthday. And, for those who have a birthday today, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May today be your best birthday yet, and be the perfect start to a year that’s your best one yet!

 

Happy Birthday!

 

Your Friend and Pep Pal,

Lauren

Back by Popular Demand: Quotes to Fire Up Your Persistence

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Perseverance. Sticking with it. Seeing it through to the finish. Whatever you call it, persistence is the essential ingredient to crafting your soul-prospering life.

 

Below is a post on the topic of Persistence. It was originally published on August 9, 2015.

 

 

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It is not enough to begin; continuance is necessary. Success depends upon staying power. The reason for failure in most cases is lack of perseverance. ~ Miller

 

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. ~ Thomas A. Edison

 

Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second. ~ William James

 

All of us have bad luck and good luck. The man who persists through the bad luck – who keeps right on going – is the man who is there when the good luck comes – and is ready to receive it. ~ Robert Collier

 

Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. – Thomas Edison

 

If you are going through hell, keep going. ~ Winston Churchill

 

Your homework today is to earmark time in your upcoming week where you can take the next step.

We’re all busy and our time is over-committed. With that in mind, make sure you break the steps into teensy-tiny, itsy-bitsy pieces that are so small that they can easily fit into the little smidgens of free time in your schedule. Then do those bits and smidgens!

You can do it!

I’m so proud of you!

Your Friend and Pep Pal,

Lauren

Back by Popular Demand: Sitting in Silence: Creating Space for Peace in Your Life

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Are you starting your day with a few moments of silence? Perhaps you’re ending your day with several minutes of silence. Maybe you start and end your day with a few minutes of silence!

The post below reminds us of one of the wonderful benefits of sitting in silence, even for only a few moments. This post was originally published on October 24, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

This world is a noisy, crazy–sometimes terrifying–place and it seems as if it’s getting noisier, crazier, and more terrifying by the minute. We’re overwhelmed by it all and, what’s worse, it seems as if there’s no relief coming anytime soon.

This is how Sitting in Silence can help. This practice gives you the opportunity to make much needed space–margin, as it’s called these days–in your life.

To be a vibrant, whole person who’s fully engaged in living life, you need this space. You need space to think, space to feel, space to make sense of things.  You need space to absorb your thoughts and feelings, and assimilate them into your life.  These are the basis of your success and happiness in life.

I urge and encourage you to Sit in Silence every single day. Do it first thing in the morning for fifteen minutes.  Stick with it for a month and see what happens.  I am positive you’ll be pleased with the calmness that will settle into your life.

Your Friend and Pep Pal,

Lauren

 

Back by Popular Demand: A Quote for a Refreshing Night’s Sleep

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Science is confirming something mothers have known and encouraged for millennia: Get a good night’s sleep! Getting enough restful sleep is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.

Below is a post with a quote that will help you get a good night’s sleep. It was published on April 16, 2016.

 

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“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson.

This is excellent advice. Reviewing your day to look for ways to improve is one thing but going over your day and agonizing over it does no good whatsoever.

Berating yourself over the day does not turn back the clock and give you a second chance at it. It doesn’t erase what you did or did not do. The only thing agonizing and berating does is punish and torture you.

Where’s the good in that? There isn’t any–it doesn’t uplift you.

How does that help you move forward? It doesn’t.

How can you tell the difference between a healthy review of your day and agonizing over the day? With a healthy review, once you are finished, you put it aside and forget about it. When you are agonizing, you don’t put it aside. You keep poking at it, stirring it up, and you can’t leave it alone. It stays with you for hours–sometimes even through the night, disturbing your rest.

In order to train yourself to let the day go, post this quote on your bathroom mirror. As you’re washing up and getting ready for bed, read it and think about it. Let it’s simple wisdom loosen your grip on the day.

You can do it!

Your Friend and Pep Pal,

Lauren

Back by Popular Demand: 10 Quotes for When Fear Has You in Its Clutches

 

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We’ve all been afraid, especially when we’re going after our dreams. Fear seeps into our thoughts not only when we’re outside our comfort zone but even when we’re just thinking about maybe stepping a tiny bit outside, perhaps….

Below are 10 quotes that can boost your spirits and help you take the next step in spite of the fear and terror you may be feeling. The quotes below were originally posted on September 15, 2015.

Enjoy!

 

“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.”– Dale Carnegie

 

“Most obstacles melt away when we make up our minds to boldly walk through them.” – Orison Swett Marden

 

“It’s all right to be afraid. You just don’t let it stop you from doing your job.”– Jim Butcher

 

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”  – Confucius

 

“We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action. Fear is nature’s way of warning us to get busy.” – Dr. Henry Link

　

“Don’t be afraid of your fears. They’re not there to scare you. They’re there to let you know that something is worth it.” – C. JoyBell C.

 

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt

 

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks

 

“Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.”  – Doug Firebaugh

“Fear isn’t an excuse to come to a standstill. It’s the impetus to step up and strike.” – Arthur Ashe

 

Keep these quotes handy during the week. When you become worried, fearful, or terrified, pull them out. Let their calm wisdom comfort and soothe you.   Then take the next step!

You can do it!

Your Friend and Pep Pal,

Lauren