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Quotes by Motivational-speaker

"A free spirit is not bound by this, that, matter, materialism or opinion. They sing, dance and flow on the wind - for they are at one with it. They are nothing and everything - void and expanse. Even space and time does not confine or define them. For they are pure energy itself."

"To truly motivate others 1) discover what their motives, desires & drivers are 2) genuinely connect with and support them from the heart."

"...one of the best ways to take the pain out of past experiences is to replace the hurt with gratitude."

"Idolatry happens when you worship or praise anything excessively to the point of causing you to believe it reigns supreme. All things on this earth are temporal, even your very own desires. Be careful that you do not create idols to worship."

"I am permitted to travel in the corridor between sky and heather" from the poem "Beyond the Beacon" in TerraAffirmative."

"All selling should spring from service."

"Many think that the mark of a great champion is the nature and margin of their victories and the peaks they scale and reach. That's only part of it. The mark of the greatest of champions is how they react and respond to defeat. That is when they become enshrined in our hearts and minds " as they rise again and into the immortal pages of history."

"Q: When is the perfect time? A: Who can say, but probably somewhere between haste and delay - and it's usually most wise to start today."

"Love, love, love, love is all you can do, even in the face of bitterness, pain, anger, confusion, it's the only thing to keep you steady and stop you biting back."

"Sometimes in life there's no problem and sometimes in there is no solution. In this space - between these apparent poles - life flows."

"There is no greater prize than a quiet, peaceful mind."

"Beware some people are just talking to you to gain information to use against you. Be careful with what you say around others because it may not be understood the way you expected. There are those who are waiting for the opportunity to spread rumors. And, with only a few words your life has been turned into a soap opera."

"Success is a path of setbacks, passion, purpose and inner strength."

"In the forestlichen writhes and assembles itself into signs to light my path through the deep dark north shadow; and I emerge at last onto a hillside strewn with logogrammatic stones, and scramble away from spruce tops." in the poem "Beyond the Beacon" from Terra Affirmative."

"Never underestimate the power of kindness. It is very contagious. A person whose heart is saddened by the troubles of this world, the loss of a friend or family member, a hard days work, or the struggle of provision can experience joy through a simple act of kindness. Romans 12: 10-12, Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another, not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continually steadfastly in prayer."

"Do not only think about it, but feel about it, also, before taking appropriate action."

"Sometimes a step back or away from an idea, task or project brings even more perspective, insight and clarity."

"Live your life, sing your song. Not full of expectations. Not for the ovations. But for the joy of it."

"Don't be so obsessed with stardom that you miss out on success."

"After a bad trip, don't carry your luggage on board the next flight. Stay grounded til you figure out a new way to travel."

"Every interaction with another is an opportunity to serve."

"Being thankful for and celebrating what is attracts more of what can and will be."

"Live in the present moment, you can't go back to yesterday, you can't leap into tomorrow, Today is your second, minute, hour! Embrace It!"

"Time' is the illusional domain occupied by the state of boredom. 'Space' is the infinite - reality - experienced by the state of higher creative consciousness. Choose wisely."

"The supposedly intelligent are often too quick to judgewhen really all that's needed is loveand understandingbut try not to judge them in return because they will often judge themselves even more harshlywhich is so sad in a world that's already so full of pain that hugsand forgiveness should be called forevery single day."

"There's little growth and progression without learning and reflection."

"I desire the world - therefore I have it."

"At my funeral, if one said, 'Nick was a generous person,' trust me I won't be doing cartwheels in my coffin. Recognition from people is never and never will be a goal. Some people strive for that respect or honor. Living a life to just reach for the position and status is vanity and sin."

"Humility is an interesting virtue because if you don't have It, sooner or later it's given to you."

"Faith is walking by faith, not by what you feel. You are not always going to feel that Jesus loves you or that God is good, but you know He is. It is the up and down of the journey."

"You can believe that you are a good and caring person, but if you don't treat others with goodness and care, where is the proof?"

"You cannot build a dream on a foundation of sand. To weather the test of storms, it must be cemented in the heart with uncompromising conviction."

"If you can't get a miracle, become one."

"Instead of letting our emotions run amok, we can use our minds as tools to build or create realities that serve us better."

"Just find your way, like a river settling into its bed, and the sigh of the wind over a lake, light but restful... content with the joy in the arc of an arm throwing a ball for a dog to fetch."

"I am beautiful, one with cosmos, life force, eternal abundance, joy, vitality, infinite consciousness."

"You have to accept all sides of yourself " there's no point fighting them " just learn how to handle them, and return to the positive, balanced being you know you can be, once the winds have blown through."

"I never think of myself as an attacker, only as a defender - usually of rights - mine and others."

"Preparation is essential to achieving your goals in life. You don't want to miss a great opportunity because you were not prepared. Determination and motivation will put you on the right track. You've got the passion, that driving desire to be successful. But, you must take certain steps to put you in a position to be readily available for the reward."

"People will always notice something about you. It might be the way you walk or the way you talk, or just simply your personality. Live each day in the way you want to be remembered. Live in such a way that people will be inspired by those unique qualities that you have and strive to live better lives for themselves."

"If you have a big idea or plan that you desire to execute, don't depend solely on others to appreciate your efforts. You must have the ability to encourage yourself. At times seeking encouragement from others can lead to disappointment which sometimes leads you to neglect your obligation. Never build your hopes and dreams based primarily on the accolades from others. You may discover a rude awakening."

"Language has created a barrier that prevents us from seeing existence as it truly is."

"Systems and processes will always surpass motivation."

"I was moved beyond words. The train ride over the mountains from lake Titticaca to Cusco reminded me of Africa where I grew up; and 4 days walking on the Inca Trail, then more in the jungle, just magnificent - time, space, and splendour. Our planet is superb!"

"Love is the only answer to every question. It is the only thing that will serve you in every situation. It is the route and the destination. It is medication, liberation and should be at the heart of and expression of your vocation."

"You are a child of the universeCome to choose how to live here.You are a child of the universeLoved beyond measure."

"Your consistency says a lot about your commitment."

"If a person is not inspiring you positively. There is no reason for you to be around them. You don't need their negativity in your life. There's already too much in the world. Surround yourself with people who are going to uplift you and encourage you to move forward with your dreams and goals."

"A touch less ego and dash more humility will improve the quality of anything you turn your hand to."

"You deserve respect and appreciation. A person who doesn't have respect for themselves will more than likely not give it to you. You have to set the standard for yourself by not allowing the insolence."
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