Bobby Parker

“Elvis’ grandmother Minnie Mae Hood,”
― Sally A. Hoedel, Elvis: Destined To Die Young

“We used to hold our poor genes accountable for all the different ways we responded to an environment of stress and trauma. But recent research shows that only two to five percent of the diagnoses people struggle with come from a singular, faulty gene. So we know that the cause of trouble is waaaaaaaay more likely to be our environment and how we cope with it.”
― Faith G. Harper, Unfuck Your Brain: Using Science to Get Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-outs, and Triggers

“Elvis would turn over almost his entire weekly paycheck of $40 to his parents. “He took out just enough to last us for the week, fifty cents for gas, etc. …” said Dixie. When he was not working, Elvis and Dixie would attend church, bible study, all-night gospel concerts, and hang out with each other’s parents.”
― Sally A. Hoedel, Elvis: Destined To Die Young

“WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? Forgiveness is the peace you learn to feel when you allow these circling planes to land. Forgiveness is for you and not the offender. Forgiveness is taking back your power. Forgiveness is taking responsibility for how you feel. Forgiveness is about your healing and not about the people who hurt you. Forgiveness is a trainable skill just like learning to throw a baseball. Forgiveness helps you get control over your feelings. Forgiveness can improve your mental and physical health. Forgiveness is becoming a hero instead of a victim. Forgiveness is a choice. Everyone can learn to forgive.”
― Fred Luskin, Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness