Inspirational or motivational quotes appeal to many of us. Quotes may quickly change your entire thought process, directing your energies towards a positive path. They can serve as guidelines for our lives, helping us to make decisions or motivating us in various ways. They can serve as primers for how we want to show up in the world, for who we want to be.
The majority of inspirational quotes hardly even take up 10 to 20 seconds to digest. Yet, the messages they contain can be very powerful, leaving lasting impacts. This power of inspiration is why we launched “Quotes to Live By” featuring members of the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition.
We will be launching a new quote and its meaning every Thursday! Enjoy!
Quote #159: Jennie Coston
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.” -Chuang Tzu
Quote #158: Jessica Way
“There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you’ll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment. ” -Nick Saban
Quote #157: Rose Jones
“It is not the critic who counts…the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the area…who at the best knows the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly…”-Teddy Roosevelt
Quote #156: Jim Nigro
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” -Booker T. Washington
Quote #155: Michelle Bahr
“What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck
Quote #154: Kathy Snyder
“When you change your mind about stress, you change your body’s response.” -Dr. Kelly McGonigal
Quote #153: Betsy O’Malley
“Everyone is the architect of their own happiness.” -Joseph Pilates
Quote #152: Michelle Bahr
“Gratitude transforms our days quietly. It teaches us to notice the magic in ordinary things — the warm of sunlight, the sound of rain, the comfort of someone who cares.” -Gratitude Zone
