Tanya Masse is a Canadian poet and author whose resonant work focuses on themes of inner strength, emotional healing, and personal transformation. With a gift for capturing complex feelings in clear, relatable language, her writing serves as a companion for those navigating change, loss, or self-discovery. Masse's creative path exemplifies how art born from personal reflection can become a universal source of comfort and empowerment. She inspires others to embrace their stories, find courage in vulnerability, and use their own experiences as a catalyst for growth and connection with the world around them.
"Cancer is WAY too serious to be taken seriously all the time."
"I don't care who you love, what you believe, how you look, where you're from or what you do. If you are a good hearted person, you're good in my books!"
"It's certainly TOUGH being AWESOME all the time, but I do it so the kids have someone to look up to!"
"We all have our things that we would rather live without. It's how we live with them when we have no choice that makes us or breaks us."
"Acknowledge and voice the positives LOUDER than the negatives."
"Don't ever let anyone bring you down, define who you are or destroy your AWESOMENESS."
"Positive lessons learned... Blessings recognized... Humor found... No regrets."
"If you think someone is AWESOME, tell them! The world NEEDS more of THAT!"
"Your opinion should always be based on what you have seen with your own eyes, what you have heard with your own ears and what you have felt with your own heart."
"Life isn't always easy. I struggle day to day. But I choose to live life to the fullest and keep reminding myself that I am stronger than ANYTHING that stands in my way."
"You can't NOT cross the street because you might get hit by a car."
"Stay HIGH on AWESOMENESS so reality cannot destroy you!"
"Acknowledging awesomeness is powerful, contagious, important and necessary!"
"People who have NO ambition to make a difference in this life should not interrupt the people who DO."
"The "I love you"s are exchanged excessively under our roof. Cancer teaches you how important and critical that is."
"My bed is the magical place I love to overthink like a PSYCHO."
"Where there is evil, brutality and hatred, there is overwhelming courage, strength and kindness. Focus on the good.Stay positive.Stay together.Stay peaceful.Stay strong."
"If you change your way of thinking and being, you will change your way of seeing."
"Do things that count, but don't count the things you do."
"Do not, for one second, allow people with closed minds and no ambition to make a difference in this life silence you or stop you from going above and beyond."
"Do not, for one more minute, spend your precious time and energy on or surround yourself with people who are less than you deserve."
"The happiest people are the ones who can build a firm foundation of awesomeness out of the stones people have thrown at them."
"You can't take anything in life WAY too seriously...Even the serious stuff!"
"This LIFE is NOT about a BIG house, VALUABLE things, a FULL bank account or a POWERFUL status. It's about having a BIG open mind and heart that respects and accepts differences. It's about VALUING your family, friends & being grateful for the little things.It's about FILLING your heart and soul full of love and laughter, making the best of each day while you can. It's about having the POWER to have a positive attitude and show kindness even when you're dealing with your own adversity. THAT'S what this LIFE is all about!"
"You have two choices... You can make the BEST of IT or you can let IT get the BEST of you!"
"MOMBIE - noun - Suffers from forgetfulness, fatigue, exhaustion, moodiness, sleeplessness, confusion and moments of insanity!Has difficulty eating or drinking anything while it's still hot and peeing alone."
"Sometimes life gives you a little punch in the stomach... You just gotta catch your breath and keep going."
"You know it's the 21st Century when someone TEXTS you from the washroom to ask you to bring them a roll of toilet paper."
"You NEED to look back to remember the awesome memories, to remember the positive lessons you have learned, to help someone else learn from what you have lived and to see how far you have come."
"Hate destroys EVERYTHING except itself. Everything. Including you."
"Really think about what you want your eulogy to say about you, then live THAT."
"Motherhood is a constant battle of going to bed early so you can catch up on sleep and staying awake so you can enjoy some peace and sanity!"
"Behind every successful woman are people who bring out the best in her, encourage her and cheer her on!"
"Sometimes LIFE is rough and tough. That's still NO excuse for you to be."
"If one door closes and another door opens, chances are your house is haunted."
"The things you should value most in this life are NOT things."