“First we form habits, then they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or they’ll eventually conquer you.” —Unknown

It is rarely the epic event that breeds success. On the contrary, success is the sum of consistent daily habits.

“What if I told you that 10 years from now, your life would be exactly the same?” —Karen Salmansohn

Would you be satisfied with that reality?

What, if anything, would you do differently?

Fear demands complacency. Faith demands growth.

It requires stepping out of your comfort zone, embracing change, and mustering up the discipline to see it through.

Believe in you. Believe in your dreams. Believe in the potential within you.

“A happy soul is the best shield for a cruel world.” —Atticus

Keep your heart and mind at peace.

Be unbothered and the rest will take care of itself.

#fromstrengthtostrength

#adversityisthebestteacher

#unbothered

“How you climb a mountain is more important than reaching the top.” —Yvon Chouinard

It is NOT the “wrongs” you’ve endured, the obstacles blocking your path, or the adversities that hold you back.

It IS the strength and resolve, the endurance and character, the faith and determination, developed and displayed, that matters.

How you respond to setbacks and tragedy matters. How you overcome the odds matters.

It’s not enough to climb the mountain.

You must be willing to embrace the struggle and cling to the lessons you’ve learned along the way.

Maturity is learning to walk away from people and situations that threaten your peace of mind, self-respect, values, morals, and self-worth.

Who or what do you need to walk away from today?

No person or thing is worth your peace.

#protectyourpeace

“The less we let in, the less we have to let go.”

—Unknown

Do whatever is necessary to guard your mind, your heart, and your peace.

You are worth it.

“Remember that people can only respond to you from their own understanding of reality.” –Unknown

Listen to understand, not to respond. Look past pre-conceptions and see a person’s heart. Celebrate diversity, illuminate our differences—it makes us who we are.

“Start saying yes to the things that scare you the most and see how your life changes.” ~ Unknown

Live beyond your feelings.

Do it afraid.

“The truth is you can skip the pursuit of happiness altogether and just be happy.” —Unknown

Life is hard. The struggle is real.

Happiness is a choice.

#facts

“Look around you, there is so much to be grateful for every day.” —Unknown

The world is riddled with chaos and confusion, tragedy and heartbreak, disparity and injustice.

It’s plagued with disease and sickness; death; division and despair.

The world is bursting with life, love, and light; justice seekers and freedom fighters.

It’s filled with joy, triumph, and victory; peace and equality; unity and hope.

And whether we realize it or not, we are culpable; even complicit. We’ve created this dichotomy—the tale of two Americas—two divergent worlds.

When we remain silent…it matters.

When we refuse to act…it matters.

When we divide…it matters.

When we spew hate…it matters.

When we love…it matters.

When we stand for peace…it matters.

When we speak up…it matters.

When we unify…it matters.

What we say matters.

What we choose matters.

What we do matters.

You matter. She matters. He matters. They matter.

We matter.