"Country music is the poetry of the American spirit."

"Sometimes the greatest thing to come out of all your hard work isn't what you GET for it, but what you BECOME for it."

"Free yourself from the poisonous and laborious burden of holding a grudge. When you hold a grudge, you want someone else's sorrow to reflect your level of hurt, but the two rarely meet. Let go. Sometimes, forgiveness is simply a reflection of loving yourself enough to move on."

"The more I understand the mind and the human experience, the more I begin to suspect there is no such thing as unhappiness; there is only ungratefulness."

"Let go... How would your life be different if you learned to let go of things that have already let go of you? From relationships long gone, to old grudges, to regrets, to all the 'could've' and 'should've,' to the dead friendships you still hang on to... Free yourself from the burden of a past you cannot change."

"Their love was like a prison, and I the willing inmate."

"Be consistent in your dedication to showing your gratitude to others. Gratitude is a fuel, a medicine, and spiritual and emotional nourishment."

"One of the most spiritual things you can do is embrace your humanity. Connect with those around you today. Say, "I love you", "I'm sorry", "I appreciate you", "I'm proud of you"...whatever you're feeling. Send random texts, write a cute note, embrace your truth and share it...cause a smile today for someone else...and give plenty of hugs."

"The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday."

"Cutting out drama... Healthy mind and body choices... Intent followed by action... Keeping real friends and letting go of the pretends... Livin' clean for Twenty Seventeen!"

"You can still make today the day you change yourself, love yourself, forgive yourself, respect yourself, honor yourself, cherish yourself, admire yourself, express yourself, be true to yourself... It's never too late!"

"Understanding the beauty of our humanity unlocks the power of our spirituality."

"Take accountability... Blame is the water in which many dreams and relationships drown."

"My scars tell a story. They are a reminder of times when life tried to break me, but failed. They are markings of where the structure of my character was welded."

"There is nothing more beautiful than seeing a person being themselves. Imagine going through your day being unapologetically you."

"Allow yourself to enjoy each happy moment in your life."

"The "growing" we attribute to becoming more mature, could be more accurately described as "shrinking", as we cut away the nonsense that emotionally weighs us down."

"Each day is a brand new episode of your life. If nothing is changing, you're watching reruns. Mindset matters... If you want something different, DO something different. "Same crap, different day" doesn't describe the day; it describes your attitude towards it."

"Fear has the role we give it. We are able to empower or poison ourselves to whatever degree we want. This is the beauty of our design."

"How would your life be different if...you had a plan of action towards your goals? Let today be the day...You stop allowing your days to be stolen by busy nothingness and take calculated steps towards your goals."

"A beautiful thing happens when we start paying attention to each other. It is by participating more in your relationship that you breathe life into it."

"The purpose of empowerment is to urge you towards freedom, to help each of you to break free of all limitations. It is that freedom that will give you eternal happiness and finally connect you with the unconditional realization of TRUTH."

"I'm not crying because of you you're not worth it. I'm crying because my delusion of who you were was shattered by the truth of who you are. "

"Life is like an ocean; an endlessly elegant dance between serenity and chaos. And while idly watching this can be so beautiful, that's not what life is for. Don't just stand on the shore. jump in!"

"In moments of prayer, people tend to pose as a critic and point out perceived flaws in God's art."

"Service and gratitude will fuel your relationship, entitlement and expectation will poison it."

"I find that I am most happy and healthy when I am living in alignment with my goals, dreams, and principles."

"Choose to do more than just exist, choose to live."

"I keep hearing about a spiritual awakening, but I feel what we need instead, is a human one. It would be wonderful and empowering to become free from the disillusionment and nonsense being sold to us from gurus for centuries."

"You express the truth of your character, your dedication to your goals, and your commitment to your relationships with the choice of your actions."

"Be driven with purpose. Be relentless in your alignment with excellence. Pay no mind to the disimpassioned impotent haters."

"The value of a moment is immeasurable. The power of just ONE moment can propel you to success and happiness or chain you to failure and misery."

"Today stretches ahead of you waiting to be shaped. You are the sculptor who gets to do the shaping. What today will be like is up to you."

"When we replace a sense of service and gratitude with a sense of entitlement and expectation, we quickly see the demise of our relationships, society, and economy."

"Over-analysis is a dream killer. Sometimes you can drown yourself in your own thoughts."

"Being in a relationship with some people is like pushing a boat through sand. I used to have the time and energy for that kind of nonsense, but not anymore. Relationships should be a wonderful journey of exploration and love; not grinding resistance."

"There is something beautiful about watching two people lovingly act silly together, behaving as though no one else existed."

"Fear can only grow in darkness. Once you face fear with light, you win."

"When I accept myself, I am freed from the burden of needing you to accept me."

"Do not exchange your dignity for popularity."

"Your dream is a visualized reflection of your potential and only YOU have the ability to bring it to life... you are more than just the dreamer, you are the point of origin for its reality."

"The bank of love is never bankrupt."

"When used as a tool, fear will enhance your preparedness; when used as a guide, it will stop your progress."

"Prayer is inward communication with yourself, action is outward conversation with God."

"Don't be fooled... If they gossip to you, they'll gossip about you."

"At some point, I finally realized that stress made a really bad companion... so I had it pack its shit and leave."

"Stop throwing away days, weeks, months, and years by simply day-dreaming about what you wish your life would be."

"If you believe you can, you might. If you know you can, you will."

"Sometimes life knocks you on your ass... get up, get up, get up!!! Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them."

"The strong-minded rise to the challenge of their goals and dreams. The weak-minded become haters."