"If you keep focusing on what people have to say or will say about you, you will lose focus of what God has called you to do. Never let distractions bother you...if you do, you will only be giving your energy to an unworthy cause."

"Don't let your focus be so much on how many times you go on a date but how you can build into one another, share and carry each other's vision, complement each other, develop a deeper level of friendship; grow spiritually together and make the little things meaningful. It's beyond the 100% but more about how committed and dedicated you are daily. Love can only truly exist, when you become selfless and focus less on what is in it for you."

"Without making mistakes, there won't be lessons learned. Without getting hurt, there won't be knowledge gained. The only way we grow is by learning from the past. Always be willing to learn and grow daily. It's how we come to know who we are and what we are made of."

"Take a look at the plants. They come together and thrive peacefully in the garden or park. They lean on each other without trying to outdo one another. They serve as a sign that we can see beyond our differences and embrace each other in love while allowing our uniqueness to add color to our world. If plants can live in harmony and show their beauty to the world, we as humans can do much more."

"You are a light born to shine. You are not who the world thinks you are. You are not what you think you are. You are as God created you. Never see yourself less than that. You are powerful than you know!"

"Bullies do not just wake up and decide to be one. They are people who have or are experiencing emotional or verbal abuse. All you can do is not retaliate but show them love. Doing so, allows them see what they are missing and need. You can let them see the other side of life when you show love not hurt. After all, we are all products of love and we must choose to demonstrate that above all else."

"You sometimes have to let people off the bus during your journey in life...not because you don't love them but because they are a distraction towards your growth!"

"You cannot operate from a place of love when you are emotionally unstable."

"You are a miracle, you are a light. You are not made of our weaknesses but of your strengths. You are a masterpiece made by The Master. Don't see yourself less!"

"You can NEVER be poor by giving and showing love to others."

"Different plants thrive together in a well nurtured garden. Just as they thrive, they pass on a message to mankind - God created us all to thrive with one another and planted love in our hearts for this reason. Let's learn to embrace each other, knowing Love is all we have to keep us growing and going."

"Be Mindful of your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your reality."

"The fog may seem thick but the sun will surely pierce through and brighten up the sky. Allow yourself to continue to rest on the wings of God's love and watch yourself learn to soar high."

"When you hoard knowledge, you deprive yourself of blessings and growth."

"You cannot be a light to others or yourself, if you have dark intentions in your heart."

"Life cannot impose on you that which you aren't willing to accept. Don't let your emotions/feelings push you towards accepting less than what you truly deserve. Believe in yourself, be confident and stay focused. The best lies before and within you...it's all matter of your choice. Choose wisely!"

"You can't attack the giants in your life, if you are not aiming to strike and hit the target. You can't run a race in vain, if you have no plans to win or finish it. Start, strive and aim high...never give up. Your best is yet to come!"

"We sometimes have to experience pain for us to have a story to tell."

"Life is a rehearsal. Get dressed and be ready to face it daily."

"Learn how to stay out of negativity. It will improve your health. Learn how to focus on meeting your needs. It will increase your wealth. Learn how to develop strength during difficult days. You will learn how to overcome. Learn how to confess your sins and do away with them. It will help you understand God's grace. Learn how to be patient. It will lead you to accomplish your goals and results. Learn how to give. It will open doors to your blessings. Learn how to become fearless. It will bring you peace. Learn how to trust God above all else and your life will never be the same."

"You cannot receive until you learn to release."

"Without living, there will be no learning. Without learning, there will be no growth. Without growth, there will be no change. The only way you learn is by trying. You may make mistakes but you have to remember that doing so will lead to change. Be willing to learn from experiences, grow and live to become better not bitter."

"Playing is a game. Love is an act. Don't pretend to love someone when all you plan to do is play. Love is not a game. It is a lifetime commitment."

"When love speaks it is about 'us' or 'we'. when ego speaks it is about 'I' or 'me'."

"We sometimes have to experience pain for us to have a story to tell. The power to heal from the pain equips us with the strength to rise up again and move beyond it all. We not only become stronger but wise enough to recognize and handle pain in the future. We however, have to learn to let the brick walls fall down so that we can experience true love once more. We must learn from pain and let it lead us to the most beautiful parts of our journey in life. Only then can our stories become fully complete."

"The most painful moments and memories eventually lead to the greatest strengths and growth in life."

"Every time you mistreat someone, you reveal the part of you that lacks love and needs to heal."

"Your level of ignorance is based on what you believe you know and your ego."

"Honesty is one of the key elements to a great relationship. If you cannot be honest with your partner, stay single."

"You can have all the titles in the world but if you cannot treat others as you would yourself, you have no love to give!"

"At the end of the day, what matters most is not what tore you apart but the love than binds and heals your heart."

"The pain you endure today will lead to a better tomorrow. Don't dwell so much on the pain but focus on the lessons learned. There in lies your strength to rise above all odds. Your best is yet to come."

"If you are busy focusing on the falling bricks, you will never realize that they are truly stepping stones you need to cross over to the next phase of your life."

"For every choice you make, there is a consequence to face. Choose wisely!"

"Learn to set the pace for your relationship as a couple...not how the world thinks but how God designed it to be."

"Never fall for a person's image and status as the may serve as a false representation of character. Watch closely the character and you'll know who a person really is."

"The moment you learn to separate your wants from your needs, your vision becomes clearer."

"Until you are willing to learn the lessons, pay attention to details, and become patient with yourself, you will keep repeating the same patterns over and over again."

"A woman sees the strength and potentials in a man and pushes him through support to be the very best. A girl sees him as less than he is capable of achieving."

"You cannot love if you cannot forgive."

"Life's best lessons are learned during the most painful experiences."

"Ego speaks from a place of pride.Judgement comes from a place of pain.Courage speaks from a place of humility.Correction comes from a place of love.Where are you operating from?"

"If your level of anger or bitterness is not leading to a change in your life or relationship, it is because your ego is dominating."

"Every choice starts with a decision. Every decision starts with a thought. Every thought starts with a pre-conceived idea. It is up to you to decide what you do with each but always remember that the choice you make will result in the consequence you face."

"Without failing at one thing, there won't be an opportunity to try again, learn and grow. Life isn't static but dynamic. Learn to embrace whatever situation you may face and strive to overcome. Believe in yourself, knowing your best is yet to come."

"For us to move forward, we have to develop the courage to forward what is behind...the hurt/pain and unpleasant memories that haunt us in the dark moments. We must hold on to our faith as we step out in boldness, strongly believing that our very best lies ahead."

"Change the way you treat your partner. Learn to treat your partner as you would yourself. Change the way you pray for your partner. Learn to pray unselfishly. Change the way you talk to your partner. Learn to speak life to him/her daily. Change the way you show love to your partner. Learn to do something different regularly. The more you change, the more your relationship changes for the better not to make you become bitter."

"Your soul finds ego in fear. Your mind finds ache in pain but your heart finds love when free."

"There is strength in every struggle. Struggles create opportunities for you to become stronger, wiser and better. The moment you shift your thinking from 'I cannot' to 'I must,' you will begin to see 'Beyond the Pain' and draw strength from within. Learn to see each obstacle as a stepping stone and watch your life change significantly."

"The most important lessons are learned during the process. Pay attention to the process."