inspired 93.

{photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt}

"And we must remember that all these things, the nuances, the anomalies, the subtleties which we assume only accessorize our days, are in fact here for a much larger and nobler cause. They are here to save our lives."

- Stranger Than Fiction

inspired 92.

{photo by El Hogan}

"Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again." 

- Sarah Ban Breathnach

inspired 92.

{photo by First Sight Daily}

"We like to make a distinction between our private and public lives and say, 'Whatever I do in my private life is nobody else's business.' But anyone trying to live a spiritual life will soon discover that the most personal is the most universal, the most hidden is the most public, and the most solitary is the most communal. What we live in the most intimate places of our beings is not just for us but for all people. The most inner light is a light for the world. Let's not have 'double lives'; let us allow what we live in private to be known in public." 

 - Henri Nouwen

inspired 91.

{photo by Carmen Chan}

“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” 

- Lao Tzu

inspired 90.

{photo by Osamu Yokonami}

“Your graciousness is what carries you. It isn’t how old you are, how young you are, how beautiful you are, or how short your skirt is. What it is, is what comes out of your heart. If you are gracious, you have won the game.” 

- Stevie Nicks

inspired 89.

{photo by Lani Trock}

"I am more interested in your fruit than I am your theology. If your knowledge doesn't better equip you to love,

it’s worthless." 

- Mattie Montgomery

inspired 88.

{photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt}

“There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for.” 

- J.R.R. Tolkien

inspired 87.

{photo by Laura Zalenga}

"All I needed of religion, I realized, was the beautiful sound of someone else's faith." 

- Megan Mayhew, "The Right Company"

inspired 86.

{photo by Aubrey Trinnaman}

“Love is a great beautifier.” 

- Louisa May Alcott

inspired 85.

{photo by Kristy}

"He who knows it not, who can no longer wonder, can no longer feel amazement, is as good as dead, a snuffed-out candle."

- Albert Einstein

inspired 84.

{photo by A Bryan Photo}

"I come from stories. As long as there’s a story, I’m at home."

- Joan Buck

inspired 83.

{photo by Britt Chudleigh}

"Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it."

- Albus Dumbledore

inspired 82.

{photo by Winnie Yang}

“Most good things happen without a plan: friendships, falling in love, finding a job, and so on. If you want to make your new year count, you’ll need to be intentional — not by setting goals, but by making space in your life for what really matters.” 

 - Jeff Goins

inspired 81.

"Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys."

- Rita Schiano

inspired 80.

{photo by Rebecca Genet}

"She did not need much. Wanted very little. A kind word, sincerity, fresh air, clean water, a garden, kisses, books to read, sheltering arms, a cozy bed, and to love and be loved in return."

- Starra Neely Blade

inspired 79.

{photo from 81 Hours}

"I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks 

as if they were great and noble." 

- Helen Keller

inspired 78.

{photo by Emina Rakic}

"When you hold relationships with open hands, then people come in and out of your life as gifts of grace to be cherished and enjoyed, not objects to be owned and manipulated. And then when you hold your dreams with open hands, you get to watch God resurrect what seemed dead and multiply what seemed small."

- Angela Thomas, A Beautiful Offering

inspired 77.

{photo by Dos Family}

"Troubles really happen when you lose yourself."

- Diane von Furstenberg

inspired 76.

{photo by Rue Magazine}

"Saying no is an act of faith, demonstrating your belief that you are not what you do."

- Shauna Niequist

inspired 75.

{photo by A Bryan Photo}

"Knowing when you're not good at something and knowing when you are good at something is an art form."

- Glenda Bailey, editor of Harper's Bazaar