Ron Baratono is an American poet whose work is rooted in spirituality, compassion, and inner reflection. His poetry invites readers to look beyond surface struggles and reconnect with meaning and purpose. Through gentle wisdom and sincerity, he encourages emotional healing and awareness. His impact lies in his ability to inspire calm, hope, and thoughtful living, reminding others that transformation often begins within the quiet spaces of the heart.
"It doesn't cost anything to be a good person, but yet there are toxic people around us that will try to tax our lives."
"God brings wonderful people into our lives. He also takes people out to protect us from harm. When we roll with God's grace, we feel his wisdom."
"The greatest musicians never cared to be rock stars. They just wanted to play. The greatest actors never cared to be movie stars they just loved their craft. The greatest artists painted on canvas to fill their own hearts. It's how we truly feel about things in life that will determine our success."
"Demonstrating verbal kindness looks better on everyone know matter what the situation. There's a peace in the heart of the kind person who handles everything with love."
"For all the things we do in our lives and the people that surround us, its family and those few loyal friends that God has blessed us with."
"Always think and always dream. Wonder what's around the next corner for yourself, and don't be afraid to go there, but most of all Love. Loving yourself and the people around you is the easiest path through life. It will bring you around that corner, and places you've never been."
"You never know when someone will come into your life and change things, for good or bad, let them in. They don't have to always stay but, human interaction is the pinnacle of life's lessons."
"Just a simple prayer today, for those who are sick or going through darkness of any kind. Dear God, we ask that you place your healing hands on the shoulders of our friends and loved ones, who are suffering and relieve them of these hardships, in Jesus name. Amen."
"Love your haters, they're the ones who are really paying attention to you."
"Faith in God is a promise that we're never alone, that there's a higher power that will look over us in times of despair. If people would just grasp this, even as an idea, they'll soon find that it's not just an idea, but the truth to a more meaningful life."
"A meaningful life comes with the health, happiness and productivity of our children, family and ourselves. So many people get their wires crossed seeking material goods; the things that make them feel better as a means to happiness. The comfort of knowing our love ones are healthy and happy is the treasure we should seek. That's where happiness rest, laying there for us beyond measure."
"There's a reason we'll all end up with just a handful of true friends in our life. These are the people that have taken the time to look at our heart, so despite any flaws they're forever in our lives."
"We all have anger in our hearts at times from past situations or even present. These thoughts hurt one's self more than anything. Without the effort of washing those thoughts from our minds there can be no inner peace."
"The plan God has doesn't just involve us as individuals, but also the people who share part of our lives. Jesus was never alone; there were always people around him. He had friends, followers, and people He could depend on. Never be afraid, someone wants to listen in your time of need. Reaching our hands out, especially when we're hurting has the power to heal our hearts."