Debra Smouse > Quotes

“Reading differently means shifting what we take into our minds because what we read affects how we think and how we feel about ourselves.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“You do not need to earn love; it is your birthright.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“You cannot make progress without making decisions.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“Instead of searching for happiness, I choose to be happy now.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“Writing allows us to process both our thoughts and emotions.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“Putting on a mask and pretending that everything is perfect in your life is no way to actually feel grateful, lucky, or blessed.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“A gratitude practice will help spark the fire within you. It will fuel the alchemical process of transformation into who you were born to be in this world.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“I can tell you that getting right within your own soul is the path to healthier and happier relationships.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“Long ago, I learned that if I wanted to bring my dreams into my reality, I needed to breathe life into them. I needed to write them down and say them out loud.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“Only you can define what happy looks like to you. Only you can define what satisfaction feels like.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“There is no magic pill – no magic place – no magic person – that will “fix” things for you.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“journaling can help you become more compassionate, aware and brave. It will also help you bring your deepest dreams into your real world.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“We humans need periods of rest and comfort.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“if you are waiting for things to CHANGE before you get IT, then you’re going to be waiting a long time.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“Self-discipline is how we move from desire to reality.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“And while I’m the first to admit that dreams are lovely, you have to create a plan and take action to make it a part of your reality.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“Comfort doesn’t always equal complacency.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“We all want the fantasy; we all dream about what happens later. But designing – and living – your own perfectly imperfect day? You can experience that now.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“All those years avoiding my feelings seems crazy to me now. I only prolonged my pain!”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

“It’s all about the art of compassionate discipline.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams