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Those with the biggest hearts suffer the most.

We all have this perfect picture in our minds of how things are supposed to be and that's why we all end up being disappointed.

The past is the past. Don't let it hold you back. Move forward and don't look back.

My whole life I’ve been telling myself, ‘don’t be afraid’. And it is only now that I’m realizing how stupid that is. Don’t be afraid. Like saying, ‘don’t move out of the way when someone tries to punch you’ or ‘don’t flinch at the heat of fire’ or ‘don’t blink’. Don’t be human. I’m afraid and you’re afraid and we’re all always going to be afraid, because that’s the point. What I should be telling myself is ‘be afraid, but do it anyway’. Live anyway.

Life is like the ocean. It can be calm or still, and rough or rigid, but in the end, it is always beautiful.

Never compare your symptoms to others. Never compare your scars, never compare your stories, never compare your pain, never compare your weight and never ever feel like you haven’t done a good enough job at being sick. Your pain and your suffering is unique and it can not be measured or classified as worse or better than anyone else.

If someone is stupid enough to walk away from you, be smart enough to let them go.

Don't expect someone who gets around, to stick around.

Live life one day at a time. Forget the stress and always laugh when you can.

A relationship means giving the best of yourself to someone that truly deserves it.

All of us get broken in some way, but what really matters is how we get back up and put the pieces back together.

Life is too short to worry about what others say or think about you.

Sometimes you just need to put the past away and move on with your life.

A relationship will only go as far as you both want it to.

You can always take the easy way out and give up, but real strength comes when you decide to keep pushing no matter what the circumstances are.

Do your best to avoid stress and try to enjoy life. Quit thinking so much. Why complicate life?

Take small steps every day and you'll eventually get there.

Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.

Sometimes we must accept that God has a better plan.

Value not the things you have in life, but rather who you have in life.

Just because one thing doesn't go right doesn't mean your life is ruined, Stay Positive!

You should never have to think twice about who your real friends are.

The most memorable moments in life are the ones you never planned.

Let's turn our mistakes into lessons and our fears into hopes. We should have faith in ourselves and be strong.

Just stay positive, it will get better.

One of the best things in life is realizing you're perfectly happy without the things you thought you needed the most.

Don't waste your time on people who see you as you were instead of as you are. If they can't let go of the past, let go of them.

Remember that every path walked is walked for a reason, and every day is full of blessings no matter how BIG or small.

My past is my past. It made me who I am. I have no regrets, and wouldn't change a thing. I just don't live there anymore.

If you've never lost your mind, then you've never followed your heart.

Some people don’t understand how blessed they truly are. Be thankful for what you have rather than focusing on what you don’t have.

I may not always have the best things in life, but I ALWAYS have the blessed things in life.

Take the time to see and appreciate what you have.

Sometimes you have to let go of what's behind you, in order to see what is in front of you.

You are always stronger than you think you are.

Focus on the positives, and soon the negatives will disappear.

I am not lucky, I am blessed.

Life is too short to spend with someone who makes your days difficult.

Cherish those you have in your life, because you never know when God will need them back.

10 Things I Wish I Could Have Told Myself 5 Years Ago.

If it’s both terrifying and amazing then you should definitely pursue it.

There comes a time when you have to stop crossing oceans for people who wouldn’t even jump puddles for you.

Nobody's perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. But some mistakes will teach you great lessons and make you a better person.

As you waste your breath complaining about life, someone out there is breathing their last breath. Appreciate what you have.

The best way to be happy is to turn the negatives into positives. Don't let anyone steal your joy, and be thankful for what you have.

Love your mother, the most beautiful person on this earth. Our best critic, yet our strongest supporter.

Always be thankful! Life could be worse.

Stop worrying about what can go wrong, and get excited about what can go right.

You can't correct what you aren't willing to confront.

Don't worry about hard times, because some of the greatest things we have in life come from trials in our life.

Don't fight for their attention. If they really care, you shouldn't have to.

Be patient. Things will change for the better.

Be yourself, but be your best self.

Ask yourself what is really important, and then have the wisdom and courage to build your life around your answer.

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.

Maybe the thing you're most scared of is exactly what you should do.

Don't worry. If it's supposed to happen, it will.

For every set back, God has a major come back.

When you delete the unnecessary people from your life, good things will start happening for you and it won't be a coincidence.

Let your mess be your message. Don't let your trials get you down, but let them inspire someone else.

Never let your problems ruin your faith.

Doubt doesn’t want you to do the things you love because doubt says you suck at those things and if you listen to doubt you will suck at those things. Doubt is funny because it only exists within your mind. Doubt is a persistent illusion that prevents you from tapping into your infinite potential. Doubt is all mental, and if you can mend your mind and find the divine part of your heart you can recreate your fate and decide that doubt doesn’t belong in your song. So yeah, doubt, fuck off.

Date yourself. Take yourself out to eat. Don’t share your popcorn at the movies with anyone. Stroll around an art museum alone. Fall in love with canvases. Fall in love with yourself.

People may not realize this, but it’s sadness and despair that sometimes allow a person to grow. Being comfortable with where you’re at often doesn’t motivate you to change or improve your situation. However, being in despair forces you to try to get out of it. That’s why despair is a good thing.

Stop looking for reasons to be unhappy. Focus on the things you do have, and the reasons you should be happy.

Stop waiting for approval. Do what you want and live your life.

You are never too busy to take time out of your day for those who matter most. You can always make time.

Be thankful for everybody in your life, good and bad, past and present. They all made you the person that you are today.

A good relationship is worth the wait.

The moment you feel like you have to prove your worth to someone is the moment to absolutely and utterly walk away.

Don't let who you're with change who you are.

Remember the good times, be strong during the difficult times, love always, laugh often, and thank God for every day.

Sometimes God closes doors because it's time to move forward. He knows we won't move unless circumstances force us to.

You just have to do your own thing, no matter what anyone says. It's your life.

Sometimes you have to accept the fact that certain things will never go back to how they used to be.

Loyalty is hard to find. Trust is easy to lose. Actions speak louder than words.

You are only going to be as good as the people you surround yourself with, so be brave enough to let go of those who keep weighing you down.

In the end, you'll know who really loves you. They're the ones who see you for who you are and no matter what, are always by your side.

Don't give up hope. Things always have a way of working out.

Waking up to see another day is a blessing. Don't take it for granted. Make it count and be happy that you're alive.

Another day, another blessing and another chance at life.

It takes one positive thought to change your life, just one positive thought. So why spend your time thinking negatively?

Everyone has an untold story hidden behind closed doors, try to understand that people are not always as they first seem.

Sometimes we fall down because there is something down there we're supposed to find.

You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.

Sometimes you have to accept the truth and stop wasting time on the wrong people.

When the person you want to be with pushes you away, thank them for pointing you toward the person you need.

Be happy. Just because things are not good, doesn’t mean you can’t see the good side of things.

What you allow is what will always continue.

Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead of me, God is already there.

Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep the faith. It will all be worth it in the end.

Don't give up hope. It always happens when you least expect it.

An ugly personality will always ruin a beautiful face.

Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.

Everything will get better soon. Just hang in there and don't worry about it too much.

Life only comes around once, so do whatever makes you happy, and be with whoever makes you smile.

Sometimes you have to go through the hard times to realize how strong you are.

You'll never understand until it happens to you.

When love is real, it finds a way.

If you don't start appreciating what's right in front of you, you might lose it.

You can accept or reject the way you are treated by other people, but until you heal the wounds of your past, you will continue to bleed. You can bandage the bleeding with food, with alcohol, with drugs, with work, with cigarettes, with sex, but eventually, it will all ooze through and stain your life. You must find the strength to open the wounds, stick your hands inside, pull out the core of the pain that is holding you in your past, the memories, and make peace with them. - Iyanla Vanzant, Yesterday, I Cried.

Guess what? You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to!

There is a blessing hidden in every trial in life, but you have to be willing to open your heart to see them.

Sometimes as much as you want to hold on to something you have to let it go, because God has something else better in store.

Stay strong. Even when it feels like everything is falling apart.

You will never be happy if you continue to hold on to the things that make you sad.

When you're going through tough times, don't worry. Things will get better and you'll get stronger.

The past is meant to teach you and the hard times are meant to strengthen you.

Stop stressing, let go, and move on.

God has perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith but it's worth the wait.

Faith is knowing and believing, not wondering and doubting.

You can't bring back the past, and you're not promised the future, so enjoy life now.

Don't change who you are for someone else, you deserve someone who appreciates you for you.

How you make others feel about themselves, says a lot about you.

Don't rush and never settle. If it's meant to be, it will be.

Remember how blessed you are to see another day.

A real relationship will make it through anything.

Sometimes the words we leave unspoken are the most important ones that should have been said.

Some people will better your life by being in it, while others will better it by staying out.

No matter how long it takes, it will get better.