Life Changing Quotes

The Truth Unspoken

LaPorterMay 10, 20202 Replies

The truth is rarely pure and never simple. – Oscar Wilde

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration and Happy Mother’s Day! Today, I want to share some inspirational words with you. What is the message that you need on today? What is it that you need to focus on within your life, right now, in this very moment? Well, for me I have to say that I have been really focusing on “truth” lately. During our life long journey, it is important for us to listen to what people say and what people don’t say. Believe it or not, unspoken words are usually more important than hidden secrets or truths. If you really take a moment to open your spiritual ear, you realize that unspoken words often times speak the loudest.

DEFINE

A lie travels round the world while truth is putting her boots on. – French Proverb

• Truth (noun): The quality or state of being true; a fact or belief.

• Unspoken (adjective): Not expressed in speech; tacit.

AMAZON RESOURCE #1

SPEAK POSITIVE WORDS

Speak positive words into your very being – mind, body & spirit. – Unknown Author

Depression and grief may rise up within me, but I meditate on positive thoughts continuously to overcome this feeling. Quite frankly, sometimes this is not enough. Today is truly a difficult day for me because I have to feel the sadness and experience the overwhelming grief from my mother’s death in 2015. It’s like it was just yesterday. No one can prepare you for the emptiness inside after losing your mother or any loved one for that matter. No words can comfort your heart after it is broken in so many pieces. I look up at my mother’s and father’s picture above my desk every day and think about all of the positive memories that are carefully stored away in my mind and in my heart. Sometimes I shed tears and sometimes I just pick up a pen and just start writing.

Now, this is my testimony or life experience however you want to define it. What is your story or experience? It is important to allow yourself to feel and to express honestly. I survived throughout my journey because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me. I reflect on scriptures that are hidden in my heart in order to rise up above my problems, situations, depression, sadness, hurt, etc.

• Don’t mistake God’s patience for His absence. His timing is perfect, and His presence is constant. He’s always with you! Deuteronomy 31:6

• Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7

• With God there is no limit to what you can do. There is no obstacle you can’t overcome. Through Him, all things are possible. Matthew 19:26

AMAZON RESOURCE #2

WAYS TO EXPRESS TRUTH WITHOUT WORDS

Truth is always universal. Positive thinking can never fail; it is a proven truth. – Bill McDowell

Know that your words, thoughts, and actions speak into your very existence throughout your journey. Whether you agree with me or not, it is important for you to understand where you are. You don’t owe others nothing in life, but you owe everything to yourself, especially the truth.

Here’s some ways to express truth without words:

• Establish trust with yourself and others.

• Make time to listen to your most intimate thoughts.

• Don’t overthink or analyze situations.

• Be willing to share your heart and soul through good deeds.

• Use facial expressions or body language often.

• Show your creativity through writing, music, and dance.

Truth isn’t always beauty, but the hunger for it is. – Nadine Gordimer

• Don’t underestimate me. I know more than I say, think more than I speak, and notice more than you realize.

• Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?

• Greatness is hearing your truth and speaking it, no matter how your voice shakes. -Mel Robbins

• Comfort is no test of truth. Truth is often far from being comfortable. – Swami Vivekananada

• Here is your truth. You have God within you. Live from that place and all will be well. – Wayne Dyer

• What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we have. – Oprah Winfrey

AMAZON RESOURCE #3

JOURNAL PROMPTS

The truth doesn’t cost anything, but a lie could cost you everything. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• How do you define truth?

• What do you want people to remember about you and your character?

• Looking over your life, what’s your biggest regret?

• What have you done to make amends and/or forgive yourself?

• How do you express truth throughout your journey?

• If you could change just one thing about yourself, what would it be?

• How do you use positive words to stay encouraged?

• If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?

SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

The truth is effortless. – Rashida Costa

Let’s take a moment to share with one another. How important is knowing the truth and/or telling the truth in your life? Do you spend a lot of time speaking positivity into your life?

Please share your responses in the comment below so we can learn and grow together. I am excited to hear from you. Until next time, stay encouraged, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Life Changing Quotes

LaPorterAugust 4, 20191 Reply

I nurture my mind, body, and spirit in positive and loving ways. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Let’s welcome August in with a focus on improving our mind, body, and spirit. Today, I want to discuss the importance of reading life changing quotes with a purpose.

I don’t know about you, but I love to encourage myself by not only reading quotes, but also reciting the words during difficult times. If you allow the words to resonate in your spirit, you will become the words that you read and speak. Sometimes it is important to read and recite the quotes over and over. Many people like to memorize quotes as well just like scripture. What’s important is that you find what works for you and do it on a regular basis to receive life changing results which is your purpose.

I am present within myself. I can center myself with the ease of my breath. I feel grounded, confident, worthy, and whole. – Unknown Author

BENEFITS OF READING QUOTES

I awaken today, appreciating everything in sight, and I give thanks. – Louise Hay

There are many benefits to reading life changing quotes on a regular basis, such as:

• Reminding us about what we already know, or aspire to be, and trigger something within us to get back on track.

• Giving us insight into the thoughts and teachings of very wise people.

• Helping us overcome challenges, such as grief, sadness or depression.

• Keeping our value system and beliefs in the forefront of our minds.

• Offering us a quick boost of motivation and encouragement.

• Being a way to express wisdom into our lives consistently.

As you go through life, it is important to find some favorite quotes to help uplift you when you’re feeling down, to help you make wise choices, or just to improve your overall lifestyle. Honestly, I have a lot of quotes posted on my wall near my desk and I find myself reflecting on the inspirational words throughout the day while I am working at my desk.
 
Here’s a few of my favorite quotes:

MIND QUOTES

• Happy mind, happy life. – Unknown Author

• Your only limit is your mind. – Unknown Author

• A quiet mind is able to hear intuition over fear. – Unknown Author

• Quiet the mind and the soul will speak. – Buddha

• You have to train your mind to be stronger than your emotions or else you’ll lose yourself every time. – Unknown Author

BODY QUOTES

• Speak to your body in a loving way. – Unknown Author

• The body achieves what the mind believes. – Unknown Author

• Fill your body with deep breaths and it will fill you with peace. – Unknown Author

• Your body hears everything your mind says, stay positive. – Unknown Author

• Workout because you love your body, not because you hate it. – Unknown Author

SPIRIT QUOTES

• I feed my spirit, I train my mind, I focus my mind. – Unknown Author

• Never be a prisoner of your past, it was just a lesson not a life sentence. – Unknown Author

• All of the power I need to create a life I love inside of me. – Unknown Author

• You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings. – Unknown Author

• Reset, readjust, restart, refocus, as many times as you need. – Unknown Author

FITNESS QUOTES

• Working out is my mood changer. – Unknown Author

• Work out, eat well, be patient, your body will reward you. – Unknown Author

• Discipline is doing what needs to be done, even if you don’t want to do it. – Unknown Author

• Do it over and over again until it becomes part of who you are. – Unknown Author

• Fitness means so much more than having a nice body. It means having a much better life. – Unknown Author

FAMOUS QUOTES

• Through my education, I didn’t just develop skills, I didn’t just develop the ability to learn, but I developed confidence. – Michelle Obama

• What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create. – Buddha

• Motivation is what gets you started Habit is what keeps you going. – Jim Ryun

• Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new. – Brian Tracey

• We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are. – Oprah Winfrey

MAYA ANGELOU’S QUOTES

Maya Angelou was one of America’s most beloved poets and authors, who for decades occupied an inspirational role at the center of American life. Maya Angelou was one of my favorite authors who spoke with courage and strength that made everyone stop to listen. I wanted to include some of her quotes that helps to keep me grounded from time to time. Hopefully, the quotes will do the same for you.

• There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

• If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

• When you learn, teach. When you get, give.

• Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.

• Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.
 
• I have fallen, but I will get up.

• Without courage we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.

• A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.

• Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.

LIFE CHANGING AFFIRMATIONS

I have the power to accomplish everything I need to do today. – Unknown Author

Now, I could not close this blog post out without giving you some life changing affirmations. Please take some time to recite these life changing affirmations every day. Not only recite them, but also believe every word. Feed your spirit life and you will have a life full of happiness.

MIND

• My mind is clear and focused.

• I am in control of my thoughts, feelings, and choices.

• I can achieve anything I set my mind to.

BODY

• I have a strong and healthy body.

• My body is balanced and thriving.

• I am brave, bold, and beautiful.

SPIRIT

• I have a calm spirit.

• I have unlimited potential.

• I embrace happiness as my natural state of being.

SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS

I am a soul of love. A heart of peace. A mind of stillness. A being of light. – Julie Parker

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Now, open your journal or notebook and practice journaling each day by using these helpful journal prompts:

MIND

It all begins in your mind. What you think, you become. – Unknown Author

• How does journaling help to improve your mental state?
• What is the biggest life lesson you’ve learned to date?
• What quote(s) inspires you on a difficult day?
• What do you love about life?
• List 5 positive thoughts that you have. Ready, set, write.

BODY

I am strong, fit, and well-balanced. – Unknown Author

• Describe a difficult situation you’ve encountered. How did it make you feel?
• If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change and why?
• How can you incorporate self-care into your daily routine?
• What is something that you’ve overcome in life?
• List ways that you can relax each day.

SPIRIT

You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved. – Unknown Author

• How has journaling helped to improve your spiritual well-being?
• What do I need to mute in my life in order to hear God’s voice?
• What can you do today to help yourself get better aligned spiritually?
• What does God’s presence feel like in my life?
• List a Bible verse about God’s love.

TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT

I allow love to fill my mind, body, and soul all day today. I am love. – Unknown Author

Let’s talk. What are some of your favorite quotes or affirmations? Do you like posting quotes and affirmations on your wall at home, school, or work? If so, how does this process help to improve your life? Please share your honest response in the comment section. I cannot wait to hear from you.

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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The Black Experience

LaPorterFebruary 17, 20197 Replies

The more you know of your history, the more liberated you are. – Maya Angelou

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I wanted to take a moment to write about the black experience from my perspective in honor of Black History Month. Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. The celebration of Black History Month began as “Negro History Week” which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher. It became a month long celebration in 1976. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass (February 14, 1818) and Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809).

As a child, I can remember participating in Black History programs at school that would include singing African centric songs in concert, writing and presenting reports about African Americans, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, George Washington Carver, and Madam C.J. Walker to name a few. Also, I remember having a Black History class as an elective in middle school that taught us about our African American culture and described our many contributions to society. In addition, I remember learning about many famous African Americans who fought and died so that other African Americans like myself could have the right to vote, to attend segregated schools, to shop and eat in segregated places, and to be treated fair throughout society.

I find it so ironic that Black History classes are no longer offered in most of our inner city schools, but the core curriculum includes American History. I’ve always felt that Black History is a part of American History because it happened in the past. However, I think Black History should be taught separately so that we can learn about many of the accomplishments and successes of those who came before us and look like us. We cannot continue to stay enslaved as a people because of the lack of knowledge, but we must be creative in teaching our young people about their African American culture and history.

The best way to fight an alien and oppressive culture is to embrace your own. – African Proverb

WAYS TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

We all know that Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February. But, let’s be honest. We should be celebrating our African American heritage every day we wake up and have the ability to do so. How many African American families still celebrate Black History Month? How do you celebrate Black History Month and what are some of your family traditions? For example, you can watch movies and documentaries, go on family outings, and travel to create long-lasting memories.

Here’s some other ways to celebrate black history month and beyond:

• Visit local art and history museums to learn new information

• Enjoy the performing arts, such as watching a play or going to a concert

• Volunteer at homeless shelters and/or make monetary donations

• Become an activist and get involved with politics

• Sponsor a local school, non-profit organization or youth shelter

• Find a cause or non-profit to join then, volunteer and/or donate to make a difference

• Sponsor a child or family in need throughout the year and around the holidays

• Visit your local library to research facts and/or people past and present

• Support black authors by reading their books and writing reviews online

• Support black bloggers by subscribing to their blogs and writing comments

• Write a poem, story or journal entry to express how you feel

• Create a vision board as a family and then one of your own

• Create a bucket list and travel to historical sites around the United States (New York, Tennessee, Maryland, Georgia, Washington D.C.)

BOOKS TO READ

Reading gives us some place to go when we have to stay where we are. – Mason Cooley

Overcomer: 25 Keys to Walking Victoriously, Aretha Grant
Aretha Grant combines personal experience with biblical principles in Overcomer: 25 Keys to Walking Victoriously to teach you how to walk as the overcomer God designed you to be. Aretha takes her time to show how you are already an Overcomer. Now, it’s time for you to walk as one, in faith, courage, and victory.

Digging Deep Within, B.W. McKay
B.W. McKay wrote this novel from an African American male perspective. It’s a story of courage and liberation. You will be able to relate to the characters as they step out in faith while learning how to overcome some of life’s most challenging obstacles related to relationships, careers, communication, unresolved pain from the past, grief, brokenness, and mental anguish.

Becoming, Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama has given us an intimate, powerful, and inspiring Memoir. Michelle offers us a glimpse of her life growing up in Chicago, college life at Princeton, the early years of her marriage as she struggles to balance her work and family. Then, of course the debate whether Barack Obama should run for presidency. Michelle’s story shows us her inner strength and her passion for life itself. Michelle issues a challenge to the rest of us: Who are we and who do we want to become?

LIFE CHANGING QUOTES

Your ancestors took the lash, the branding iron, humiliations and oppression because one day they believed you would come along to flesh out the dream. – Maya Angelou

There is no gain without struggle. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe. – Oprah Winfrey

You have to meet people where they are, and sometimes you have to leave them there. – Iyanla Vanzant

Don’t wait for the world to recognize your greatness. Live it and let the world catch up to you. – Muhammed Ali

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own. – Michelle Obama

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. – Frederick Douglass

I have fallen, but I will get up. – Maya Angelou

I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that’s how I operate my life. – Oprah Winfrey

I am very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That’s my cultural historical background, my genetic makeup, but it’s not all of who I am nor is it the basis from which I answer every question. – Denzell Washington

I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves. – Harriet Tubman

History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take a life of its own. – Michelle Obama

We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change. – Iyanla Vanzant

TIME FOR REFLECTION – JOURNAL PROMPTS

Proud to be what I was meant to be. – Keen James

Now, here’s a time for reflection using journal prompts. Use this time to be honest and dig deep within yourself. Then, write freely about your life and your personal experiences; your dreams, challenges, and failures. Take time to think about your thoughts, to acknowledge how you feel, and to strive to be spiritually grounded throughout your journey. Keep in mind, this is an on-going process because life is always changing.

• How has racism impacted your life?

• How do you wish the world could be different?

• What is your biggest dream?

• What is your biggest fear?

• What are you struggling with at the moment?

• Where would you like to be right now?

• What are your core strengths and weaknesses?

• Who are you one year from now?

• What is holding you back from improving your lifestyle?

• What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?

I’ll be the first to say that it is quite difficult to celebrate Black History Month year to year when we are still fighting against racism and hatred every day. Many of our African American brothers and sisters are still being murdered because of the color of their skin. Despite this reality, we must still stand strong as a people in our own skin and celebrate everything that our ancestors fought for…EMPOWERMENT, INSPIRATION, HONOR, RESPECT, KINDNESS, FAIRNESS, PRIDE & CULTURE!

Peace to my Ancestor’s and my Elder’s. I walk in your strength, legacy, and power, today and every day! – Unknown

SPEAK LIKE FREDERICK DOUGLASS
LEAD LIKE HARRIET TUBMAN
THINK LIKE MARCUS GARVEY
EDUCATE LIKE W.E.B. DUBOISE
BELIEVE LIKE THURGOOD MARSHALL
WRITE LIKE MAYA ANGELOU
FIGHT LIKE MALCOLM X
DREAM LIKE MARTIN LUTHER LING JR.
CHALLENGE LIKE ROSA PARKS
BUILD LIKE OPRAH WINFREY
CHANGE LIKE BARAK OBAMA

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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