“Fear robs you of your freedom to make the right choice in life that can bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. On the other side of fear, lies freedom. If you want to grow, you need to be brave and take risks. If you're not uncomfortable, you're not growing.”
― The Light in the Heart
― The Light in the Heart
“You were not born on earth to please anyone; you have to live life to express yourself, not to impress someone. Don't pretend to be someone you're not, and never lose yourself in search of other people's acceptance and approval.”
― The Light in the Heart
― The Light in the Heart
“Don't wait for the right moment to start, start and make each moment right.”
― The Light in the Heart
― The Light in the Heart
“The outer world is a reflection of the inner world. Other people’s perception of you is a reflection of them; your response to them is an awareness of you.”
― The Light in the Heart
― The Light in the Heart
“Count your blessings, not your problems. Count your own blessings, not someone else's. Remember that jealousy is when you count someone else's blessings instead of your own.”
― The Light in the Heart
― The Light in the Heart
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