“It’s OKAY to be scared. Being scared means you’re about to do something really, really brave.”

The way you treat people who are in no position to help you, further you, or benefit you reveals the true state of your heart.

Our friends have a way of reminding us of how fabulous we are when the rest of the world has forgotten.

A girl who truly knows herself is a girl that everybody else wants to know.

You will never gain anyone’s approval by begging for it. When you stand confident in your own worth, respect follows.

Be a bit of a challenge; not because you’re playing games but because you realize you’re worth the extra effort.

There is never a moment when God is not in control. Relax! He’s got you covered.

You don’t have to knock anyone off their game to win yours. It doesn’t build you up to tear others down.

There is no model, no actress, no Miss America contender that can outshine a happy, confident, secure woman.

A busy, vibrant, goal-oriented woman is so much more attractive than a woman who waits around for a man to validate her existence.

A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you feel alone.

No matter how much you stress or obsess about the past or future, you can’t change either one. In the present is where your power lies.

Sometimes it takes a wrong turn to get you to the right place.

When life brings you full circle, pay attention. There’s a lesson there.

She has to have four arms, four legs, four eyes, two hearts, and double the love. There is nothing “single” about a single mom.

Breakups have a way of shaking us awake and helping us see what we really want vs. what we are willing to settle for.

Sometimes it takes a heartbreak to shake us awake & help us see we are worth so much more than we’re settling for.

Those who were adept and brave fellows I have made military commanders. Those who were quick and nimble I have made herders of horses. Those who were not adept I have given a small whip and sent to be shepherds.

You must not mistake lip service and noise for bravery and service.

Brave is he who has a thousand wounds and still wants to heal the world.

A little foolish, a little brave.

I wish to be as brave as the moon; because even by the darkness, she always finds a way to shine.

How can I be brave when my insides are quaking from fighting this fear.

If only were my skin like art shining against the mould, if only my body were a canvas brave if only.

It is an act of courage every time you create. Stay brave.