Tonya Lampley > Quotes

“Does it make sense to lose out on love because you’re trying to protect yourself from something that might never happen? It’s called risk, and you can’t have a full life without it.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“Having control is an illusion. Yes, you plan. Yes, you calculate the risks, but after you’ve done that, you hold your nose and jump in.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“There will always be a ‘what if,’” she interjected, “in every situation, every scenario.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“Don’t start doubting who you are and what you’re capable of because things didn’t go exactly the way you anticipated. Your plans have been delayed, that’s all. There’s probably a good reason for this.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“Love doesn’t always pay attention to the clock. Sometimes it’s quick, and sometimes it’s slow in coming, arriving in its own due season.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“Love. It means letting go of always having things the way you want them. It means giving in, if you know it’ll make the other person happy. When it’s done right, it feels so good. Not like you’re sacrificing anything. It feels more like you’re giving someone a precious gift.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“If you’re going to have peace, you have got to learn to trust life. You cannot be in control of everything all the time. You’re missing out on the best that life has to offer, because you’re always on guard, focusing and preparing for what could go wrong. In the meantime, you’re missing the beauty of the moment.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“Some things in life just happen. It’s a waste of energy to keep wondering what happened and why.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“Life is a summation of the choices we make.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“He was willing to let go and trust that things would work out.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“God is always moving in our lives. Even when it feels like He’s not there, He is. If we learn to surrender and trust, He’ll lead us to places we never thought possible.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“Our past wounds have a way of shaping our future behavior. The question is―what will you do now? Will you allow your need for control and security to continue to cost you the things you say you want?”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love

“By being afraid you only cheat yourself.”
― Tonya Lampley, A Taste of Love