The Joy of Quotes:

In the fall of September 2000, I was entering the new chapter of my life and starting University.  I remember having mixed emotions about the next phase.  I was no longer in my comfort zone of familiarity with friends, teachers and routine.  The high school years had come to an end and I wasn’t in my safe haven anymore.   However, I was beginning University and this was going to transform my life in profound ways.  

It was on one particular afternoon I stumbled into the University gift-store and discovered a journal.  It had the sun on the front and the moon on the back cover.  I reveled at the the divine elements of nature, the yin and yang.  The journal was empty but contained quotes written inside.  I was intrigued by the journal and from that moment forward I decided to call it my “Book of Quotes”.  I was nineteen at that time and started to collect quotes on life, faith, love, motivation, prayer and various other topics.   I’m presently thirty-one and refer to my book of quotes on a daily basis.  

Quotes have helped me during the most challenging times in my life from dealing with guidance, reflection, and inner peace.  Quotes touch my heart and soul as they offer inspiration whenever I’m having a weak moment.  I often send daily quotes to friends and family as a way of spreading joy and motivation.  I believe that little acts of kindness can go a far way.  The message I want to convey to everyone is that life is a process; we are all on our individual journey to find our place.  

Having quotes has been a reminder to treasure the simplicity of each day.   Quotes contain messages that light our inner spirit. I’m extremely grateful to share wise words from various enlightened beings.   I believe we all are here on earth to serve a divine purpose and I truly feel by spreading the joy of quotes I’m helping others in need. 

Here are a few of my favourite quotes:

As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that things will flow as they will, and that you will flow with them, to your great delight and benefit.
—Emmanuel Teney 

Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence. – Unknown

“Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World and it will one day return there.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist 

The piece above is the first article I drafted at the age of 31. Presently, I am in my early 40’s and connecting the dots as I go backwards. Writing nourishes my heart and allows guidance from spirit to emerge. I am certain many other writers feel the same way. I have taken much time as of late to go inwards, which I believe many sensitive souls require to recharge. Solitude is when the journey begins, and the dance of effortless transformation unfolds like a rose, one petal at a time. Writing is my way of being service to humanity. It brings joy to my spirit, to uplift others with the written word. I hope there is something in your life that causes your soul to feel alive, to soar and bring healing light upon others. May you continue to share your gifts!