One Step at a Time

You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet.  Now you're feeling more and more frustrated. There's no need to rush. It's gonna happen when it's supposed to happen. We live and we learn to take one step at a time.

Jordin Sparks in "One Step at a Time"

Despite our eagerness and willingness, there are wrong times to try to make a big move or step in life. I believe that when things are destined to happen that is when they will happen. We just have to be patient and believe in the process.

This quote is for May 27, 2017.

Magic is Forgetting

Nothing changes. Things are, or they are not. Magic is forgetting that something ever was other than as you willed it.

Katherine Arden from “The Bear and the Nightingale”

I think this can be used to describe many things in life such as faith, miracles, hope, and just plain belief. Sometimes miraculous events in life or just plain ordinary miracles can happen when we just forget that life has to be a certain way.

This quote is for May 26, 2017.

A True Warrior

The fighter battles with passion of the heart, but a true warrior battles with wisdom of the soul.

Monkey King from The Librarians "And the Fatal Separation"

Strong or passionate emotions can be detrimental to a fight, whereas someone who is calm and who can use their wisdom to fight smartly will be more successful.

This quote is for May 25, 2017. 

I Have No Fear

I never walked near the edge, used to fear falling. I never swam far from shore. But when you give me love, I have no fear of heights, no fear of the deep blue sea although it could drown me.

Katie Melua in "No Fear of Heights"

The wonderful thing about love, family and friends is that the support we receive from them can give us courage to do things we never thought were possible.

This quote is for May 24, 2017.

Backs Against the Wall

Human beings adapt. It’s what we do. Necessity can obliterate our hatreds. To survive, we will work together. Accept each other. The last few years have likely been the only time in human history that we weren’t at war with ourselves. For a moment we were all equal. Backs against the wall, human beings are at their finest.

Daniel H. Wilson in “Robopocalypse”

It is always wonderful to see when caring people will band together to show or give support to strangers who have suffered through a catastrophe or tragedy. It helps strengthen my belief in human nature, even in times when there is so much hatred and selfishness in this world.

This quote is for May 23, 2017.

Those Turns We never See Coming

Life rarely allows one the luxury of hewing to one's plans. The best we can do is adapt to those turns we never see coming.

Ichabod Crane from Sleepy Hollow "Dawn's Early Light"

I feel like life is always throwing curve balls our way. The people who succeed the best in life are the ones who have learned to expect the unexpected and who can change their plans in an instance.

This quote is for May 22, 2017.

It's Wanting What You've Got

It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got. Don't have no master suite, but I'm still the king of me. I'm gonna soak up the sun while it's still free, before it goes out on me.

Sheryl Crow in "Soak up the Sun"

It is easy to become obsessed with always wanting new and better possessions, but it is better for your soul to be happy with what you already have. Sometimes the happiest people are the ones who are at peace with their situation.

This quote is for May 21, 2017.

There are No Best Choices

At a certain level there are no best choices. No right decisions. Only choices that are less bad, decisions that are less wrong.

James Patterson in "Angel"

Unfortunately in life we are not always faced with a situation that has an obvious right and wrong choice to make. Most likely we have to pick which choice will have the least destructive consequences and hope that we made the right decision.

This quote is for May 20, 2017.

We All have a Unique Purpose

We all have a unique purpose, and try as we might, we cannot run from it. The only question that remains is will we be able to stay true to who we are, or will we succumb to the pressure of destiny and become something else entirely?

Mohinder Suresh in Heroes: Reborn "The Needs of the Many"

There are two ways an individual can react when faced with a unique purpose for his or her life. They can step up to the challenge or they can crumble under the pressure. In my opinion how someone handles responsibility shows what kind of individual they are. However, there is always the chance that a person can surprise you.

This quote is for May 19, 2017.

Life is like a Gift

Life is like a gift, they say, wrapped up for you every day. When you wake up every day, please don't throw your dreams away. Hold them close to your heart because we're all a part of the ordinary miracle.

Sarah McLachlan in "Ordinary Miracle"

I think that people in general take life for granted. We fail to see what those who have so little time are acutely aware of. That each moment of life is truly a gift and that dreams are important to hold on to because you never know if you may lose the time to make them come true.

This quote is for May 18, 2017.

That's Called Growing Up

I guess that’s called growing up. That moment when you see yourself for real as opposed to how you think you are.

Nicole Peeler in Borderline Dead from "Dead But Not Forgotten: Stories from the World of Sookie Stackhouse"

When we are young we view ourselves through the lens we create. Growing up usually occurs when reality destroys that image of ourselves and we are faced with handling our new sense of self.

This quote is for May 17, 2017.

Never Just One Story

My life was never just one story. It was many stories: to some a villain. I hurt people in ways I can never make up for. To others I'm a hero. They've seen my strength, my ability to do the hard things, even when I thought I couldn't.

Regina Mills in Once Upon a Time "The Savior"

People, just like life, are not black or white, purely good or evil. We are very complicated in that we can have moments of great deeds and moments of horrible actions in varying degrees throughout our lifetime.

This quote is for May 16, 2017.

Cant' Stand the Reflection

I know I'm not the only one who regrets the things they've done. Sometimes I just feel it's only me who can't stand the reflection that they see. Sometimes I just feel it's only me who never became who they thought they'd be.

Adele in "Million Years Ago"

This is not a very positive quote but I think that it describes what a lot of people are feeling towards themselves. The people who view themselves like this feel alone but in reality many others think like this, probably even people they know. That is why it helps to talk with others who care, because when you're in a state like this it helps to hear the perspectives of others. They will see the wonderful in you when you cannot see it yourself.

This quote is for May 15, 2017.

Instead of What's Powerful

Sometimes being a leader isn't about winning. Sometimes it's about doing what’s right instead of what’s powerful.

James Patterson in "Nevermore"

Being a leader is never an easy job. If it is then that probably means the leader is not doing the job correctly. There are often times when a leader has the choice between doing what's right and doing what will benefit him or her. These times demonstrate the strength and character of the individual in charge.

This quote is for May 14, 2017.

The Universe's True Face

The universe shows it's true face when it asks for help. We show ours by how we respond.

The Doctor from Doctor Who "Oxygen"

For most people it does not cost them much to ask for help, but when help is asked of them many will not give aid. I truly think that you see the worth of a person when you ask for his or her help.

This quote is for May 13, 2017.

Let Me Be Your Mirror

Oh she don't see the light that's shining deeper than the eyes can find it. Maybe we have made her blind, so she tries to cover up her pain and cut her woes away, cause cover girls don't cry after their face is made. She don't see her perfect, she don't understand she's worth it or that beauty goes deeper than the surface. So to all the girls that’s hurting, let me be your mirror, help you see a little bit clearer.

Alessia Cara in "Scars to Your Beautiful"

I think that society is making strides to change how the media portrays women, and men, but we still have such a long way to go. However, songs like "Scars to Your Beautiful" are hopefully paving the way for a society that portrays individuals in a positive light in the media.

This quote is for May 12, 2017.

Praise of the Praiseworthy

The praise of the praiseworthy is above all rewards.

J.R.R. Tolkien in “The Two Towers”

Praise is always nice to have. When it is given by a talented or kind or wise person, then it makes the recipient even more honored because they impressed an individual is who has done incredible deeds.

This quote is for May 11, 2017.

Live Your New Truth

Look, here's the deal with life. No matter how much we want to control it, we can't always know where it's going to take us. Change is scary. Everyone is afraid of change, but when life is screaming "this is your new truth," you need to accept it, be bold, be brave, and live your new truth no matter what it is.

Sheila Hammond from Santa Clarita Diet "We Can't Kill People!"

There comes a time in life where we have to make the decision of whether we struggle against the changing tide or we swim with our new reality. It can definitely be scary when change comes, but it can be even scarier when life stays the same.

This quote is for May 10, 2017.

Put a Smile on Your Face

You get what you give in this life that we live. And all that you do will come back to you. When you do good you'll get your reward. Put a smile on your face, make the world a better place.

Vitamin C in "Smile"

It may seem cheesy but just smiling at a stranger can make such a difference in someone's life. You never know what struggles people are going through and one smile can give someone the happiness or confidence they have been missing for so long.

This quote is for May 09, 2017.

When Loves Dies

When love dies there are no survivors.

Eoin Colfer in "The Reluctant Assassin"

When there is no hope or no love, then there is no chance to survive hard times or difficult obstacles. Love and hope are the very things that propel us to be more than we thought we could be. If we lose that then we become less than our potential.

This quote is for May 08, 2017.

The Destination is the Same

Knowing the future is a heavy burden. The future's always in motion, always changing, but also inevitable. You can change the path to the destination, but the destination is the same.

Oracle from Once Upon a Time "The Savior"

It seems like we can change our paths in life, but we often end up exactly where we thought we'd be, or in some cases where we did not want to be. I don't think that the future is set in stone but I do think that there are fixed outcomes that will always be waiting for us.

This quote is for May 07, 2017.

Take Me to a Place I Know

Take me to a place I know. Anywhere that feels like home. Somewhere that if I let go someone's gonna catch my soul. Show me love. Sometimes when you give it you don't always get it. That's all that you wanted.

Jessie J in "Magnetic"

I strongly believe that home is where family and friends are. We may not always be connected by blood or by conventional meetings, but if you feel connected enough with someone that you trust them with your soul, then you have found home.

This quote is for May 06, 2017.

A Strong Tree Again

After all I've been through, my own sense of honor is a hard, dark pit but I won't throw it away. Someday I'll find fertile ground where I can plant it and tend it and hope I'll have a strong tree again.

Kevin J. Anderson in "The Dragon Business"

After suffering through painful experiences, we hang on to aspects of our lives before the trauma. We may twist those old pieces of our lives by our anger, but sometimes the amazing happen and we grow ourselves back to our healthy selves again.

This quote is for May 05, 2017.

Do Something about It

Knowing it's real means they gotta make a decision. One, do something about it. Or two, keep denying it.

Jessica Jones from Jessica Jones "AKA Ladies Night"

When you look at an issue with ignorance you can just stick your head in the sand and ignore the problem. However, reality always manages to creep up on you. You have to do something about the knowledge you recently acquired or you can keep denying the problem and end up facing harder consequences.

This quote is for May 04, 2017.

Doesn't Mean I'm Lost

Just because I'm losing doesn't mean I'm lost, doesn't mean I'll stop. Just because I'm hurting doesn't mean I didn't get what I deserved.

Coldplay in "Lost!"

Sometimes in life we end up in the wrong place, but that does not necessarily mean that we were not suppose to be there. We often learn the best lessons when we are suffering from the consequences of our mistakes.

This quote is for May 03, 2017.

Simply Fly On

The butterfly does not look back upon its caterpillar self either fondly or wistfully. It simply flies on.

Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan in “The Night Eternal”

I like this quote because it gives a different perspective on looking at your past. It shows you don't have to despise or love your past. Sometimes you can simply fly away from your past without having to put much feeling into it.

This quote is for May 02, 2017.

The Biggest Risk

The biggest risk is never taking any.

James Olsen from Supergirl "Pilot"

Sometimes we risk more of our future and happiness by not taking any risks.

This quote is for May 01, 2017.

Heart is a Loudspeaker

Take what you want. Build me up or cut me down to size. Shut me out but I'll just scream. I'm only one voice in a million but you ain't taking that from me. I don't need a microphone to say what I've been thinking. My heart is like a loudspeaker.

Natasha Bedingfield in "Strip Me"

Despite if our voice is heard over the voices of a million, it still makes us feel better once we speak our truth out loud.

This quote is for April 30, 2017.

What You're Fitted to Love

It's best to love first what you're fitted to love I suppose. You must start somewhere and have some roots.

J.R.R. Tolkien in “The Return of the King”

If you do not have love for yourself and your home then you may never be able to love others and find comfort in new places.

This quote is for April 29, 2017.

Happy Ever After

Happy ever after doesn't mean forever. It just means time. A little time.

River Song from Doctor Who "The Husbands of River Song"

This quote shows us how little time we have compared to the big universe, but it also shows that even our small lives can have big meaning for those lives we impact.

This quote is for April 28, 2017.

One Thing You've Got to Let Go

You know the one thing you're fighting to hold will be the one thing you've got to let go.

Mute Math in "Spotlight"

Sometimes the things we cling to so desperately are those that are the most toxic to us. And the things we let go so easily, are the things we never saw the importance and need for.

This quote is for April 27, 2017.

Face the Night

The world is a mysterious place. We’re real small, here on this rock. We can build our fires but it’s nighttime out there in the universe. A warrior’s duty is to face the night and to protect his people.

Daniel H. Wilson in “Robopocalypse”

I think this is a good description of someone with bravery. you don't have to be called a warrior, or soldier, or hero in order to face the unknown to protect those you love; you just need to have bravery.

This quote is for April 26, 2017.

The Thing about Confidence

Here's the thing about confidence; it's great at starting a fight, not so great at finishing one.

Mr. Gold from Once Upon a Time "Broken Heart"

In some cases confidence is needed, but I think more often than not, confidence can hurt a person if they do not have the talent or skills to back that confidence up.

This quote is for April 25, 2017.

Queen of Broken Hearts

I don't believe in self-pity, it only brings you down. May be the queen of broken hearts but I don't hide behind the crown. When the deck is stacked against me I just play a different game. And though my life is changing fast who I am is who I want to be.

Reba McEntire in "I'm a Survivor"

Facing the consequences and issues of life can build a stronger person. It is better to accept life than to waste time crying or stressing over it.

This quote is for April 24, 2017.

Time as a Thief

I used to think time was a thief, stealing everything I loved. But I see now that you give before you take. And every day is a gift. Every hour, every minute, every second.

Alice Kingsleigh from "Alice Through the Looking Glass"

It is easy to think of time as a thief that steals away our precious moments, but we must remember that every moment is a gift to treasure.

This quote is for April 23, 2017.

We are Only as Strong

We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided. Difference of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.

J.K. Rowling in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"

In times that are full of hatred and discrimination, it is nice to remember that despite all of our differences we could accomplish so much together if we just decided to.

This quote is for April 22, 2017.