#inspirational

Few things are sadder than encountering a person who knows exactly what he should do, yet cannot muster enough energy to do it. ↗

— Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

#experience

What’s the point of playing if winning isn’t the goal? ↗

— J.D. Robb

#death

How can the bird that is born for joy Sit in a cage and sing? ↗

— William Blake

#my-name-is-nina #experience

Dream on my Dear, and renounce temporal obligations. ↗

— Dead Can Dance

#music #philosophy #dreams

I hope that at the end of the seven years, people will say that I have been of some inspirational value to them at home in terms of inclusiveness and abroad, I look forward to representing Ireland. ↗

— Michael D. Higgins

#been #end #forward #home #hope

As we sail about our lives, conflicts arise as emotions are eradicated by sadness and anger. Fireworks of terror, love, and loss fill the once clear sky. And yet, humans are clueless to see what awaits them as they continue to wallow into self-pity. Each day means gaining new insight and developing maturity. Each day means making plentiful mistakes and befuddlement. Each day means falling in love and betraying others. Each day means one day closer to death. We want to continue living, yet we want to die. We want to love, yet we want to hate. We can say that humans are contrary. ↗

— Wise Owl

#inspirational #life #anger

Remember to delight yourself first, then others can be truly delighted." This was my mantra when I published my first book in 1990, and still holds true. When we focus on the song of our soul and heart, then others will be touched similarly. Sometimes people wonder or worry whether people will like or approve of their creative expression. It's none of your business. It's your business to stay present and focused for the work of your deepest dreams. It might look crooked or strange, or be very odd-but if it delights you, then it is yours, and will find it's way into other hearts. ↗

— S.A.R.K.

#creative-expression #delight #heart #inspirational #mantra

So many people along the way,whatever it is you aspire to do, will tell you it can't be done. But it all it takes is imagination. You dream. You plan. You reach. There will be obstacles. There will doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there no limits, ↗

— Michael Phelps

#confidence #inspirational #olympics #phelps #swimming

It’s true, isn’t it? Then what else really matters? ↗

— Gordon B. Hinckley

#inspirational

Sacrfice," the captain said. "You made one. I made one. We all made them. But you were angry over yours. You kept thinking about what you lost. You didn't get it. Sacrifice is a part of life. It's supposed to be. It's not something to regret. It's something to aspire to. ↗

— Mitch Albom

#life #inspirational