Summer Waters

“A diamond earns its value in the dirt.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“We are all worthy of one another.”
― Edward P. Jones, The Known World

“Think, but don’t fret.
Ponder, but don’t worry.
Contemplate, but don’t fuss.
Decide, but don’t agonize.
Speak, but don’t babble.
Emphasize, but don’t exaggerate.
Debate, but don’t argue.
Confront, but don’t offend.
Challenge, but don’t provoke.
Praise, but don’t flatter.
Respect, but don’t cower.
Defy, but don’t threaten.
Oppose, but don’t antagonize.
Contradict, but don’t alienate.
Bow, but don’t yield.
Humor, but don’t insult.
Honor, but don’t idolize.
Revere, but don’t worship.
Pamper, but don’t spoil.
Assist, but don’t indulge.
Discipline, but don’t harm.
Chastise, but don’t bruise.
Adapt, but don’t settle.
Nurture, but don’t coddle.
Cherish, but don’t pander.
Admire, but don’t fawn.
Love, but don’t deify.
Extol, but don’t adore.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“If you always look on the bright side, only good things will follow.”
― M.D. LaBelle