Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light. ― Norman B. Rice

Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.
― Maya Angelou

So grateful for everyone sharing their insights, arts & crafts, and expertise. Enjoying building a diverse feed and some wonderful new lists!

Listening is giving the other person the experience of being heard.
- Bix Bickson

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
- Maya Angelou

. . . everyone’s life purpose comes down to love. A life purpose to heal, or to parent, to save the earth or build a remarkable business—each of those is just a different expression of the fundamental life purpose I believe every human being shares: to bring light into the world, to love. -Tara Mohr

. . . what can be done in the present moment is all we need to do. As the worrying mind was hushed by a small action, I heard once again the words of Arthur Ashe I often use as my calming mantra: "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." - Oriah

I am fundamentally an optimist . . . . Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. - Nelson Mandela

The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks;
The long day wanes; the slow moon climbs; the deep
Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends.
'Tis not too late to seek a newer world.
― Alfred Tennyson

I slept and dreamt that life was joy.
I awoke and saw that life was service.
I acted and behold, service was joy.
- Rabindranath Tagore

You are goodness and mercy and compassion and understanding. You are peace and joy and light. You are forgiveness and patience, strength and courage, a helper in time of need, a comforter in time of sorrow, a healer in time of injury, a teacher in times of confusion.
- Neale Donald Walsh