June Stoyer > Quotes

“Dandelions, like all things in nature are beautiful when you take the time to pay attention to them.”
― June Stoyer

“In a world full of roses, stand out like a dandelion in the middle of a green, plush lawn!”
― June Stoyer

“Sadly, we live in a world where if you do good things, there are no financial rewards. If you poison the earth, there is a fortune to be made.”
― June Stoyer

“Animals have so much to teach us. The sad reality is, unfortunately, most humans destroy or kill what they do not know, understand or value. That is how we are as a species.”
― June Stoyer

“For honey bees, a dandelion is the first sign of Spring!”
― June Stoyer

“There's something to be said about calmness. It's free but not easily found. You have to work at it to find it.”
― June Stoyer

“In every family there is someone who suffers from some type of mental illness. We should not treat it as a taboo. People who suffer from mental illness did nothing to acquire it. They should be treated with the same compassion as others who suffer from any other illness.”
― June Stoyer

“I believe in the right to bear arms and the right to arm bears. Styrofoam is against my religion. If you have an issue that I talk a lot about the Catholic church, please contact the Vatican. They have a help desk. I do not.”
― June Stoyer

“It's amazing how quickly people will discourage you, knock you down, and devalue you because.. basically, they can. The question is, how quickly will you draw a boundary and put an end to toxicity in your life? This is something you need to learn how to do if you want to be at peace and cut out all of the drama.”
― June Stoyer

“Happiness is abundant if you know how to find it. It is contagious but can easily be destroyed by people who lack it. Be mindful! Draw your boundaries!”
― June Stoyer

“If neonicotinoids are the answer, what was the question?”
― June Stoyer

“I believe in the right to bear arms and the right to arm bears.”
― June Stoyer

“People who suffer from mental illness are the lepers of this age! Not all who suffer are limited. Many are very bright. They just need patience and kindness, which is rare in this world!”
― June Stoyer

“Did you know that honey bees came over with the Pilgrims? They are not recognized as citizens but corporations are!”
― June Stoyer

“Over the years of grassroots advocacy, I have learned:
People want help, but they don’t want structure.
People want leadership, but they resent authority.
People want information, but they don’t understand it.
People want strategy, but they panic when shown the reality.
Most groups have at least one person who wants the glory, not the change.
Most groups have a lot of sheep wandering without a true shepherd.
This is why so many initiatives fail.
Remember, chaos is what killed the dinosaurs.”
― June Stoyer, The Spirit of Sedona By San Dan Yi: 13 Month Engagement Planner and Journal

“Not everyone who is beautiful is courageous. Everyone who is courageous is beautiful because true beauty is on the inside and out. Your heart is the mirror that reflects beauty.”
― June Stoyer

“We are blessed in America to have such abundance. We can go to any local market to buy food, regardless of the weather conditions.”
― June Stoyer

“The customer may not always be right but the negative press it can result in for a brand can be costly. It is easier to try to find a way to make things right to keep things positive.”
― June Stoyer

“Friendship doesn't recognize color. Isolation does.”
― June Stoyer

“People are always talking about being true to yourself. Well, what about being true to your faith? Is it just reserved for some belief systems and not for others? Am I supposed to conform to how other people want me to think because it makes them feel comfortable? I think not.”
― June Stoyer

“Advocacy is a natural process that comes from within. It emerges when someone gets to the point where they are tired of witnessing the injustice imposed upon others and decide to do something about it. It is not something you can buy or pay for. It comes from the heart. That is where the fiercest warriors come from.”
― June Stoyer

“When it comes to marine life, our existence depends upon their existence.”
― June Stoyer

“Nature has so much to teach us. This is what true leadership is about, not degrading someone, insulting someone or making them feel unwanted or unwelcome. This happens too often whether it is in our private lives or at the work place. Leadership means keeping the team together and making things flow. Not to slice and dice others because of the stress that comes with the territory.”
― June Stoyer

“Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool. The problem with powerful tools is that it can be abused for the wrong reasons. Let's hope that history won't repeat itself and we will learn from previous mistakes using ai to advance human beings.”
― June Stoyer

“Real food is meant to rot and rot quickly, not last on a shelf for several years. If people only understood what they were consuming, they would grow all of the food they eat!”
― June Stoyer

“Cats are always the center of attention.”
― June Stoyer

“People who suffer from mental illness are treated like lepers.”
― June Stoyer

“People talk about climate change but do they recycle? Do they compost? Do they only buy locally grown food? How many cell phones and electronic gadgets do they go through in a year? How much waste does each individual personally contribute to landfills?”
― June Stoyer

“Artificial intelligence is here to stay. It will evolve because humans are lazy and always looking for the easier way to do things. Will it help become more efficient? Yes! Will it give us more "leisure time". I doubt it. Human beings are creatures of habits.”
― June Stoyer

“Humans are the only species that destroy anything and everything they do not have a need for or don't understand!”
― June Stoyer