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- [When somebody hurts you in life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-somebody-hurts-you-in-life.md) - You have to let go of those that keep hurting you. They have issues but doesn't mean to keep putting up with their issues. You need to let the people in your life go if they keep hurting you. ~ Ramona Lowery Everyone should deal with their own issues. Stop all the drama! Relax and Enjoy Life to the…
- [When people criticize you in life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-people-criticize-you-in-life.md) - This doesn't mean we need negative people in our life to bring us down, but sometimes just we need someone to give us a wake up call when heading the wrong direction. ~ Aram Chavarria No matter what happened, follow your dreams, even though others stop you never, never give up. Stick with people wh…
- [Stop focusing on how stressed you are](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/stop-focusing-on-how-stressed-you-are.md) - Life is stress mollified by joy and good health. There's a blessing in every breath you take. Go on vacation! Go find your happy place. Whatever you are going through be strong it will pass.
- [When someone leaves your life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-someone-leaves-your-life.md) - When you lose your money you lost nothing. When you lose your health you lost something. When you lose yourself you have lost everything. There is only three right persons in my experienced life, those are - Me, Myself and I. ~ Damir Karavlah
- [Sometimes letting go doesn't mean there's absence of love](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/sometimes-letting-go-doesnt-mean-theres-absence-of-love.md) - Only when you get rid of a bad person in your life, can you realize how bad and sick they are. Life is always Good! ~ Stephen Mason Letting go doesn't mean you've stopped loving them. We have to keep living too and loving too, if they left this world well they let go of all the negativity of this w…
- [Life changes every single moment](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/life-changes-every-single-moment.md) - Acceptance and letting go of negative stuff helped me get to where I'm not stuck anymore. ~ Kathy Ross In life, the only thing that does not change is change! If you don't make those changes your life will never get better. If you wait for changes they will never come. You have to make the change y…
- [There's a special place in your heart for someone](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/theres-a-special-place-in-your-heart-for-someone.md) - A place always reserved for my sister who embraced me even when I was horrible to her. Lucky to have her in my life. ~ Srilatha Jal True friends love you even when you don't love yourself. Just need to find someone who may not understand me, but accepts me anyway.
- [Have faith! Things will work out in the end](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/have-faith-things-will-work-out-in-the-end.md) - The more you try to control and hold onto to extremely high expectations the more disappointed you'll be in the end. Things are moving so fast now. I am so nervous & scared & worried but I am also so excited for new beginnings! ~ Laurie Pane The strongest person is that who controls himself in angr…
- [Someone who doesn't see an issue in their actions](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/someone-who-doesnt-see-an-issue-in-their-actions.md) - A person who can't see an issue with their actions won't change. If a person does not see a problem with their own actions, I do not believe they will have the motivation or desire to change themselves. Having said that, I do not believe anyone can successfully "change" another for the long term an…
- [A person who listens is gold](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/a-person-who-listens-is-gold.md) - Learn to Listen and Listen to Learn. Too many people have an answer before the other person is even done talking. ~ Ray Lugo Communication of the heart, not the tongue, for words are twisted in the minds of men.
- [Let go of what is bringing you down](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/let-go-of-what-is-bringing-you-down.md) - Letting go is part of the secret for all kinds of well being. Circumstances can change your outlook on yourself and all others around you. ~ Angela Johnson Let go of the past, you can't predict tomorrow, but you can stay in the moment. You must throw out your excess baggage in order for you to cont…
- [People those often criticize your Life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/people-those-often-criticize-your-life.md) - They are the ones that made you pay the price, to get where you are today. It's the kind of price you can't put a price on. ~ Gerasimos Loukatos Know one ever knows what a price we pay to get to where we are. Stay strong and own what you have done. People that criticize your life need to get a life…
- [Stop trying to please everyone](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/stop-trying-to-please-everyone.md) - There comes a time in your life, you should put yourself first for sure! It took long time to realize that if one is happy and satisfied, then only can make others happy. ~ Chhaya Vora
- [The way people treat you is not a statement about you](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/the-way-people-treat-you.md) - It's not about you, it's about them. I've had to let go of blaming me. People treat you the way you allow them and teach them to treat you. Love yourself. ~ Wendy Shea Better to ignore people who's treating like a beast, never to go down at their level. We should not permit them to destroy ourselve…
- [Every day may not be Good](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/every-day-may-not-be-good.md) - Everyday is good some are just better than others. Dance in the rain and make it a great day. If you look carefully there will always be something good. The rain may be gloomy but it brings many pretty flowers. There sure is and plenty of it, if one would see instead of just look. We can't see the…
- [A healthy relationship doesn't drag you down](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/a-healthy-relationship-doesnt-drag-you-down.md) - Sometimes people don't realize this. They should be free of such relations which want them to be dragged down in life. Only healthy & progressive relations are worth it. ~ Shweta Bhatia Unfortunately, many can't quite let go of their bummer relationship. They drag it on till they end up in a divorc…
- [Some people will not be good for you](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/some-people-will-not-be-good-for-you.md) - It's because of their priorities. If I'm not included in theirs than I should stop making them mine either. ~ Jeannette Schutten Sometimes you just have to let go and walk away whether you really want to or not. You have to be true to yourself and what's important to you! ~ Randall Hyde It is a rea…
- [Those people who treat you like crap](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/those-people-who-treat-you-like-crap.md) - Just smile at them and walk away! The way a person treats you has nothing to do with you, but with their own insecurities, shortcomings, past experiences (which lends to their biases) and their need to temporarily have power over someone, as to make themselves feel better about their own sad, pathe…
- [How amazing things can happen in life?](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/how-amazing-things-can-happen-in-life.md) - My life is so blessed so I get rid of all negative approach! Negative people are only negative because they are so unhappy and it does rub off. ~ Kanzler Pam
- [When you are just an option to someone](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-you-are-just-an-option-to-someone.md) - I would say it's easiest to walk away. Don't you have a great reason for it, you are 'an option', no respect, nothing, just someone's plan 'b', when it's convenient to them. It's so easy to walk away from that, it's much harder to walk away when you are not an option, I would say but, everyone has…
- [The most memorable people in your life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/the-most-memorable-people-in-your-life.md) - That is what being a true friend really means! My mom has always loved me when I wasn't so lovely. She truly is my gift my angel from God. ~ Evangelynn Lopez So thankful for my husband and daughter who always show how much they love me no matter what. ~ Janet Williams
- [Just because your past has been damaged](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/just-because-your-past-has-been-damaged.md) - The best is yet to come! Your future is your chance to become better. Treat your tomorrows as if it is the last of your today's because sadly you'll be right. It's a great life. Enjoy it! It's all we've got.
- [A special place in your heart for someone](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/a-special-place-in-your-heart-for-someone.md) - In this world, it's very difficult to find people who listens and understands you rather than spending more time over talking. True friends lift you up during hard times and doesn't criticize or leave your hands. It's priceless to have people like this in our life. Once should truly give a special…
- [Your past cannot be changed or erased](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/your-past-cannot-be-changed-or-erased.md) - My past was so painful, sad and so heartbreaking. Yes I accepted that we can't change it, but I can never ignore or forget it. I have learned so much from my past. It taught me not to trust and give too much and learn how to love yourself too. ~ Jane Villamiro Living in the past, revisiting all the…
- [Don't let your feelings rule you](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/dont-let-your-feelings-rule-you.md) - One has to control their feelings. It makes you do things which are beyond your control. We have to always follow our heart, but also taking mind along with us, so that we are not blindly accepting things happen around you. Self control is necessary to be aware about what you are doing and where yo…
- [Be careful with your words](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/be-careful-with-your-words.md) - Sometimes I need to just walk away, why do I find myself arguing with foolishness and bad behavior is beyond me. I'm human and sometimes hurt gets the best of me! ~ Darlene Nelson I'll tell you I don't regret a word I've said because at any given time I may speak my truth and maybe it's not called…
- [Real friends treat you like family](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/real-friends-treat-you-like-family.md) - If they're really your friends they'll treat you better than family would. My friends have always treated me better than eg. my parents. Families mostly put up some unreal expectations from their children, which I believe no one and never would be able to realize/fulfill. ~ Hrvoje Šafran
- [What's one thing about growing up?](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/whats-one-thing-about-growing-up.md) - Hate gets you nowhere, except to a more painful path through life. As you grow older,you realize that it is not how you look like but what kind of a person you have become. It's not as though you don't care, some things lose their importance and fall into place as we go along. ~ Patricia Summers
- [Stop thinking about your mistakes & move on](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/stop-thinking-about-your-mistakes-move-on.md) - It takes time, but one gradually feels the turning point inside, in your gut/heart. Some lessons comes with tears and heartbreak, but you got to move on as you are the ultimate mentor for yourself. ~ Uche Chikwe Mistakes don't make you who you are, what you learn from them does. There's always anot…
- [Some people come & go in life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/some-people-come-go-in-life.md) - Some bring happiness wherever they go, others whenever they leave. The people who matter, don't mind and the people who mind don't matter. Thankful to all great human beings that have taught us how to live! ~ David Tih Seong Pin The people who stay forever are your true friends.
- [Not everyone will appreciate what you do for them](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/not-everyone-will-appreciate-what-you-do-for-them.md) - Beware of those people will abuse of your kindness. When you do something for someone, you do it because of what is in your heart, not what you can get out of the action. ~ Tabi Powell Keep the positive people in your life, say Goodbye to the liars, cheaters, stealers, dishonest people. Surround yo…
- [You can always move on from the person](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/you-can-always-move-on-from-the-person.md) - Forgive them, not for them, but for you! Forgiveness is like stepping into a shower to wash away the dirt and grime, when shower over, feel refreshed and invigorated and clean. ~ Leona Jones It's not easy to forgive and you never forget, however, if you don't forgive, it eats you up and make you a…
- [If you keep blaming everyone else for who you are now](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/if-you-keep-blaming-everyone-else-for-who-you-are-now.md) - I don't blame them, I thank them. Some showed me who I wanted to become by being kinder, more decent people, respectful of others' feelings. Some showed me who I didn't want to become, by doing just the opposite, to me and/or others. I thank them ALL. ~ Irene Szymczak We all have things we'd change…
- [When you choose to see the good in others](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-you-choose-to-see-the-good-in-others.md) - You should always see good in people & if some take advantage, don't turn a way from others because of them as, you never know the next person could be genuine. ~ Judith Ready There are people in the world that will try to use you. It doesn't mean that you have to become mean and selfish. The key h…
- [How your life becomes easier?](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/how-your-life-becomes-easier.md) - Very few person can offer you apology in life. Never ever disappoint them. Forgive them, forget them and move ahead. LIFE IS TOO SMALL TO THINK IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN. ~ Timmy Sharma Whatever happens, everyone is doing the best they can at the time they are doing it. Whether you feel it's right or…
- [We just need to feel we are supported & cared about](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/we-just-need-to-feel-we-are-supported-cared-about.md) - The greatest love & support I have gotten, is from my husband when no one else has been there for me. ~ Gwenn Jenkins Sometimes when a person is going through a hard times they feel very alone in it. It's nice to know someone actually cares. ~ Tracy Thatcher Knowing that there is someone beside me…
- [People who are committed to misunderstand you](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/people-who-are-committed-to-misunderstand-you.md) - If they believe something that isn't true they were never your true friend you are better off without them! Chances are; if you have to explain it, they'd probably not be able to understand it anyway. ~ Steve Honeycutt You most certainly can just cut them out of your lives. But just because you hap…
- [Don't worry about what people say behind your back](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/dont-worry-about-what-people-say-behind-your-back.md) - Don't care what people say behind your back, it's a reflection on them not you. If you have to put someone down, or hurt them to make yourself feel good, or validated, you are the one with some serious problems. ~ Kim Neill
- [People are meant to cross our path](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/people-are-meant-to-cross-our-path.md) - Sometimes it's just to help them get through something, then you continue on your own journey. ~ Kim Perrigo I have had some wonderful people who have crossed my path, I think of them as angels in disguise. ~ Linda Colp All people can make you happy, some when they arrive, some when they depart. ~…
- [The hardest part of walking away](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/the-hardest-part-of-walking-away.md) - One year ago I finally accepted that walking away was the change I needed in order to better myself. Looking back I realize I should have walked away a lot earlier. ~ Kadie Gordon If you are committed to someone that sometimes you do have to change. Not for them but for yourself. How important is t…
- [Optimism is a happiness magnet](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/optimism-is-a-happiness-magnet.md) - Be a radiator, not a drain! Without of doubt, this is truly a magnet, male or female. This is truly a magnet. People are drawn too optimistic people because it gives them belief that things will be better. We all need that hope to continue on whether you want to acknowledge that or not. ~ Joe Fries…
- [The person who didn't love you](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/the-person-who-didnt-love-you.md) - Have the courage to leave the ones that hurt you, you will be amazed what doors open and who comes into your life. It will hurt, don't be fooled, it will be hard, but it will be worth it. It may not happen overnight, but it will happen. As someone said to me after I divorced, there is sunshine afte…
- [When other people treat you poorly](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-other-people-treat-you-poorly.md) - Stay true. Stay sweet. It takes a special heart to do it, but I believe it's the best way to live. It's a worthy struggle. Love is the only way. Love people. Love humanity. ~ Patricia Deshommes Just be happy, even other are not happy with themselves. Don't let them take your feeling and cover them…
- [Some people won't understand your journey](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/some-people-wont-understand-your-journey.md) - When they don't understand they call you crazy! We don't need to have their approval or accompany us on our journey. You don't know anything of their journey too. Let's leave them alone. Just respect them as you want to be respected. ~ Naoki Ibata We walk a path patterned just for us to learn what…
- [Where you are in life is temporary](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/where-you-are-in-life-is-temporary.md) - Losers are people who are afraid of losing. Just keep swimming! Life is up stream, keep reaching for the ocean blue and when you get to the ocean deep your future is as limitless as the ocean blue. ~ Barry Wallach
- [We all at certain times in our lives find ourselves broken](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/we-all-at-certain-times-in-our-lives-find-ourselves-broken.md) - I am here for a short time and I will not be bringing any of this with me, so why worry about things that you cannot fix. I have the courage to change the things, I can fix but some things are unfixable. So, I decided that I want a somewhat happy life. I do not want to pick the sad and miserable wo…
- [You don't have to stay & respond to rude remarks](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/you-dont-have-to-stay-respond-to-rude-remarks.md) - I can say I did that at my last position that I work at. I practice what I preached, I used to tell my kids, " small people have small minds." I walked away with my head held high. ~ Leona Kahl So many decent people around who don't deserve the way they get treated. Let them say what they want to s…
- [Sometimes walking away is a step forward](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/sometimes-walking-away-is-a-step-forward.md) - Sometimes we know in our heart that certain people are not the blessing or friend we thought they were. We help them and feel awkward when we realize this, but they still need a friend they can trust in their lives, until they are on their feet, so we continue to help as it is the right thing to do…
- [When it is harder for you to move on](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-it-is-harder-for-you-to-move-on.md) - Sometimes you need to go for help to put the past behind you, like getting rid of those last few pounds that you thought you lost, you get so used to it being there you pretend its gone, but it shows in one way or another. ~ Barb Noonan Even with things that weigh me down, I try to have faith that…
- [Being someone's first love may be great](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/being-someones-first-love-may-be-great.md) - First love God and last love God, you have a heart and soul to love your spouse and family near that amount but differently, love yourself also, being ever thankful you are a child of GOD and blessed by him as a father loves his children. ~ Teresa Smith There is just one love of life. Love is the d…
- [8 Things to Give Up](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/8-things-to-give-up.md) - When you do, you'll be completely free and have a whole different perspective on everything in your life. You can never please everyone and you usually get mad to yourself for trying! Love yourself enough to follow your on mind. The one God blessed you with. There is no formula, recipe, guidelines:…
- [People who make an effort for you, not an excuse](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/people-who-make-an-effort-for-you-not-an-excuse.md) - If someone loves you and cares for you they will make time to keep in contact with you. It really hurts when someone you love to spend time with them, yet they never reach out to make a phone call or text or except any of your invitations yet you still love them but, maybe time to let them go. ~ Ki…
- [The most important decision you make](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/the-most-important-decision-you-make.md) - When in a good mood, all the doors to negativity are shut - you become a sponge to positive thoughts. ~ Humaira Ansari Choosing to be happy makes all the difference.
- [The most beautiful people we have known](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/the-most-beautiful-people-we-have-known.md) - There are so many people in the world like this - ones that have suffered for whatever reason and found their way through and develop compassion, gentleness and loving concern on their way. It reminds me that there is beauty in this world. There always has been. It reminds me that I need to always…
- [The Gift of unconditional love & acceptance](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/the-gift-of-unconditional-love-acceptance.md) - Unconditional Love is very Rare. Enjoy it while it lasts! The Lord has given all of us the gift of unconditional love and acceptance and forgiveness. When we share that gift with others we fulfill the greatest commandment, that we love God, love others as ourselves. ~ Barb Saxton
- [Material things mean nothing in life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/material-things-mean-nothing-in-life.md) - I would have gave anything for my mom to still be with me. ~ Kim Dzaferovic Material things are nothing when you lose them but friends and especially family will be there forever. If you have your health, you don't need anything else! People usually judge you by your cover, they don't have time to…
- [If you unintentionally hurt someone](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/if-you-unintentionally-hurt-someone.md) - Never apologize for being yourself as long as you're a good person in your Heart & Soul! Some people get intimidated by me because I am me especially most men, but that is not my problem. They want their own version of me. ~ Nora Firebrand Unintentionally hurting someone usually comes from misinter…
- [Struggles are required in order to survive in life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/struggles-are-required-in-order-to-survive-in-life.md) - I know what struggles are and I continue to get myself right back up. I will be a survivor till the end. ~ Maria Kidd I've been up and down so many times I feel like one of those plastic clowns from years ago that had sand in the bottom so they would not stay down when you boxed the clown he would…
- [If you look at what you have in life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/if-you-look-at-what-you-have-in-life.md) - The more you have, the more you want. The less you have, the more you appreciate what you have. Happiness is a state of mind. It is not tangible. ~ Mishka Dermody You could always have less but be thankful for what you got because you have all you need you might not have all you want. God gives us…
- [When you are in the final days of your life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-you-are-in-the-final-days-of-your-life.md) - You come into this world with nothing and you go out the same way. It's what you do as you pass through that matters. ~ Bea Manuel My mum recently passed and we ensured all who could be there was. The room was full of people just wanting to be there with her. I will remember every last one who gave…
- [Life is sometimes very difficult](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/life-is-sometimes-very-difficult.md) - Women are brave and courageous that's why men try to step on them to try to suppress there bravery. Well not all men just the ignorant egotistical ones who live with out love. ~ Rene Contreras The true test of character is not measured when or how often you fall; but rather how you rise back up fro…
- [You can't always explain or defend yourself](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/you-cant-always-explain-or-defend-yourself.md) - Everyone is responsible for his own words and deed before God. I choose peace when I finally decided to let go, care for myself and give it to God, it has been the most freeing experience ever. God knows my heart and that is all that matters! Life is too short. ~ Cindy Fitzgerald
- [Every single day, you make a choice](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/every-single-day-you-make-a-choice.md) - Put on your positive face and install your positive attitude when you get up every morning, good advice from my aunt who lived to be 100 years young. ~ Jean Marks Depression is a battle you will continue to fight the rest of your life. The good news, the battles will become less & less. Give yourse…
- [Give up everything that weighs you down](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/give-up-everything-that-weighs-you-down.md) - Just let go of things that are negative and weighing you down from being happy!
- [How you're going to live your life?](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/how-youre-going-to-live-your-life.md) - I've quit feeling depressed about being rejected by some people that have pasted in my life as being rejected by people is a form off growth. There is no fare in me any longer just positive thoughts and real goals. My life has taken a turn or two over speed humps through rain and snow darkness now…
- [You can never make the same mistake twice](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/you-can-never-make-the-same-mistake-twice.md) - Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."..."The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting it to come out different" you're just fooling yourself. Mistakes sometimes done intentionally or unintentionally as the case maybe, the outcome, if a mistake an…
- [A Secret to Happiness](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/a-secret-to-happiness.md) - Like a child, we are expected to this much only, we buy unhappiness by trying to control that cannot be controlled. ~ Sandeep Verma Live on life's terms - things are much more peaceful when I can think that way. ~ Randal Melton
- [Never Judge someone by the opinion of others](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/never-judge-someone-by-the-opinion-of-others.md) - People judge a lot of people before they have even met based on what they hear. Love covers multitude of sins, but a gossip can separate even closest friends. We should never think of judging a person on the opinion of others. We should learn to respect that person. No matter how we feel it's like…
- [Don't compare your struggles to anyone else's](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/dont-compare-your-struggles-to-anyone-elses.md) - Who would ever be discouraged by the success of others if anything that's inspiration we should all help build each other up! ~ Jodi De Paul It's easy to get discouraged by others success if you haven't felt your own and you also compare yourselves to others. It doesn't make it a good habit or acti…
- [Sometimes people just need an ear to listen](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/sometimes-people-just-need-an-ear-to-listen.md) - It's not that you want someone to solve everything, but sometimes, just to listen is all. Sometimes you look at a couple people verbally fighting, and after a little bit of a deeper look, you feel like the person who is about to punch the other in the face, is only asking for a cuddle but in an ind…
- [Many people will walk in & out of your life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/many-people-will-walk-in-out-of-your-life.md) - True friends don't leave! Everyone should try leaving more footprints!
- [Most people listen with the intent to reply](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/most-people-listen-with-the-intent-to-reply.md) - People begin talking before the other person is done talking. Help me God to listen to understand. ~ Colleen Warren We need to remember we have one mouth and two ears for a reason! No one is perfect, people should understand that, but some people don't understand or listen because they have already…
- [Too many people have no idea what they can do in life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/too-many-people-have-no-idea-what-they-can-do-in-life.md) - After I got away from all the negative people in my life I realized I could and would be whatever I wanted and that I am a beautiful, smart and funny person, but had to endure the bad to get where I am today. Living my life for myself and not for anyone else. ~ Debra Horvath Everybody is a genius,…
- [Sometimes you have to stop thinking so much](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/sometimes-you-have-to-stop-thinking-so-much.md) - Take it a day at a time and sometimes a minute at a time. I am making myself stop worrying about so much that I don't even need to care about. ~ Patricia Pruden For me the best way to top worrying and over thinking things is to take action. Go left, Go right, up or down. But the main thing is to mo…
- [If you find someone who checks up on you](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/if-you-find-someone-who-checks-up-on-you.md) - You have to be that person first. Be happy with yourself, be the best you can. Be that person for someone else!
- [If there ever comes a day when we can't be together](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/if-there-ever-comes-a-day-when-we-cant-be-together.md) - A person is never forgotten when you carry them in your heart. Love gives an amazing feelings of happiness. I hope everyone have this feeling atleast once in their life. ~ Jennifer Lopez
- [Spend time with those you love](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/spend-time-with-those-you-love.md) - As you get older, you will start to understand more and more that in life that it’s not about what you look like or what you own, it’s all about the person you have become. Even when you are at your worst, you don't run or leave them. You never know how much your presence means to them.
- [Close the door of your past](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/close-the-door-of-your-past.md) - If you dwell on the past, you will not recognize the opportunities given to you to move on and find happiness! Going forward, no sense in looking back unless you are going that way. Forward! That's the only direction. This day is the first day of the rest of your life make the most of it while you…
- [If you tell the truth to someone](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/if-you-tell-the-truth-to-someone.md) - Telling the truth when you shouldn't tell anything at all becomes part of your future too. There are times when it's prudent to keep your mouth shut! ~ Cheryl Johnson Liars are selfish. They only lie to protect themselves when in reality they are deeply hurting & emotionally damaging the person the…
- [A True Soulmate](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/a-true-soulmate.md) - I will never forget the day I admitted I hated the job I had spent so much time and money preparing for, worked for 15 years miserable. My wonderful husband shrugged off the money and said, "You hate it, we don't need it, I never cared about the money anyway. Go in tomorrow and quit." When someone…
- [We need a patient heart who listens](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/we-need-a-patient-heart-who-listens.md) - God gave us two ears to hear and one mouth to speak, therefore we should listen twice as much as we talk. When are we going to start telling the truth and stop worrying about hurting somebody's feelings? Lies for the sake of feelings never does any good in the long run and only confuses the recipie…
- [If you want to love me now](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/if-you-want-to-love-me-now.md) - Not everyone can handle them and those who can't, you let them go. Don't let them make you feel bad for who you are and struggled to become except me for who I am, so I can learn what I can become. ~ Suzanne Miller Accept me for who I am. Appreciate what got me to this point good or bad. ~ Robert W…
- [Never let your friends feel lonely](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/never-let-your-friends-feel-lonely.md) - Never invite them or tell them where you live, always send them over to your next annoying friend's house. ~ Brewster Jewel
- [People only need a special heart that listens](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/people-only-need-a-special-heart-that-listens.md) - A man who can really listen without "fixing" things is a good man to have around. ~ Heidi Dominguez There are people who will take advantage of your thoughtfulness. You need to know where to draw the line. The world needs kindness. Too many people think it's all me...me....me... ~ Clara Green
- [People who spend too much time hating on others](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/people-who-spend-too-much-time-hating-on-others.md) - Don't give the people who have hurt you. The power of hanging on to that hurt they have long forgotten you! ~ Sharyn Hamilton Those people just make special times together so painful. Love yourself and love the time you have with family and friends! ~ Tami Voorhis
- [Miserable people focus on what they hate about their life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/miserable-people-focus-on-what-they-hate-about-their-life.md) - As I always say "misery loves company". Miserable people not only focus on their miserable lives but find reasons to pick on others lives. ~ Letty Benitez Miserable people love to try to bring the happy ones down to join them. Miserable people not only are not happy, they hate if they see others ha…
- [This is not how the story is going to end](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/this-is-not-how-the-story-is-going-to-end.md) - It may not be easy and the path may not be clear, or you may have to create the path yourself, but there's always at least one other way to go than the path you're currently on, if you don't like where you're headed. ~ Andrew Scheurich You can choose to dream about it or do something about your dre…
- [People will come and go in life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/people-will-come-and-go-in-life.md) - I am very good to myself but that doesn't mean putting out for someone who shows no respect. That is part of being good to myself! ~ Carrie Parrish Be good to yourself and share your goodness then you will experience life. We don't have to pay a price to love our self!
- [Unexpressed emotion will never die](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/unexpressed-emotion-will-never-die.md) - You have to feel your feelings in order to let them go. This does not mean you have to run your mouth or tell the world. It can be a private matter between you and God. ~ Anne Lewellen Always be yourself and say what you have to say. People who know & love you for being you will understand & tolera…
- [First simple Rule in Life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/first-simple-rule-in-life.md) - What's truly meant for you, won't pass you by! The universe is powerful enough to bring in what you need. Never give up and to always try . It does not mean you will always succeed, but at least you made your best effort. ~ Terri Du The point is that you tried. If you don't try you will never succe…
- [When you complain, you make yourself a victim](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-you-complain-you-make-yourself-a-victim.md) - Lessons repeat themselves till they are learned. Never accept anything that makes you feel bad about yourself, always take small steps to improve bad situations, life changes aren't quick and take thought and courage! ~ George Pajonas If you are not careful, you'll make a habit out of walking away…
- [What is needed in all kinds of relationships?](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/what-is-needed-in-all-kinds-of-relationships.md) - Relationship means two ways as we clap with two hands not with one hand. Means co operation, understanding and caring. ~ Sajeda Manzoor No communication is what ruins everything. If you can't speak better stay single. ~ Leanne Hamilton
- [Don't waste your time saving a place in your life for someone](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/dont-waste-your-time-saving-a-place-in-your-life-for-someone.md) - There's no excuse of being too "busy." If you have time to log onto Facebook then you have time to send a text message saying "Hello". Unless, family and true friends. No matter how much time passes, it is still like just yesterday when we talk. Life is busy, you know when you are in someone's hear…
- [Never let the loyalty you show others become slavery](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/never-let-the-loyalty-you-show-others-become-slavery.md) - Most people do mistake kindness for weakness and they take full advantage of it. Be who you are and what you can do. Story of my life. Happens even within your family. People who should've love you and nurture you used you and abused you. Took away your rights, your voice, your pride and your self-…
- [Three simple rules in life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/three-simple-rules-in-life.md) - The point is to keep yourself in motion and not lose hope. The fact is that we can only put our efforts wholeheartedly. The reward of our actions doesn't come by our will or want. Life is not logical! ~ Jariv Racer
- [It's your road & yours alone](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/its-your-road-yours-alone.md) - They walk it with you and tell you how to do it the right way. No one can make your decision for you. Gather your facts make a decision and hope for the best because standing still only adds to you struggle. ~ Cheryl Manning No one can walk my road for me but they can walk beside me and be my frien…
- [If you live for people's acceptance](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/if-you-live-for-peoples-acceptance.md) - I'm at a age where I don't care what people feel,think or believe about me. ~ Lucille Roberts It shouldn't be what you live for, but that doesn't mean it's wrong to want to feel accepted. Accept yourself first. ~ Francisco Curiel
- [No matter how much money you make](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/no-matter-how-much-money-you-make.md) - It's always quality over quantity. Time spent with your loved ones is a great factor towards happiness, that money can't buy. You should still stay motivated and get all your priorities in order for an easier life, especially for the years when you are retired. An amazing life partner, love, happin…
- [When everyone would expect you to fall apart](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-everyone-would-expect-you-to-fall-apart.md) - It's ok to fall apart. As long as you recover. Get back up and keep going. Holding in emotion is not strength. Showing emotion is. It takes more guts to show vulnerability and accept your limitations and ask for help if you need it. ~ Nick Griffin I got it and proud of me to stay as me and going to…
- [Someone make you see the sun where you once saw clouds](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/someone-make-you-see-the-sun-where-you-once-saw-clouds.md) - Wish there were more, to help more who are in an unfortunate situation and struggling to survive from day to day. My family moto is, " Who believes in the Lord shall be protected ". Now I am not pushing religion on anyone, but surely we must all have hope and faith in something that we believe will…
- [Stop giving other people the responsibility for the way you feel](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/stop-giving-other-people-the-responsibility-for-the-way-you-feel.md) - How people treat you certainly does affect how you feel. It is so confusing. I will continue to blame mean people for making me feel bad. I will continue to appreciate nice people for making me feel good. I understand that in the big picture I control my attitude and thus my general mood, but since…
- [Everything you need will come to you](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/everything-you-need-will-come-to-you.md) - Have faith in yourself and be positive in every phase of life. Magic will happen soon. All things happen the way they should, even though you may not always understand why. I am so blessed and loved I never take anything granted for. What is to come will come when the time is right and one of the m…
- [Stress can destroy much more than just our physical health](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/stress-can-destroy-much-more-than-just-our-physical-health.md) - Stress free to be better in health to enjoy abundant life be happy & live one day at a time trusting God. Stress can lead to life threatening illnesses. Take time to unwind and smell the roses. The stress caused by others has drain my energy and faith in people. Stress is how a person responds to a…
- [Always get up when you fall in life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/always-get-up-when-you-fall-in-life.md) - Mirror mirror on the wall. I'll prove to be the strongest of all! ~ Madeeha Qasim We will have to get on the finish line, no matter how slow my walks become, I knew I will be able to finish the race, up to the goal. Finish Line! ~ Anna Liza Getting up after every fall make us see we don't want to b…
- [One day you will be at the place you always wanted to be](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/one-day-you-will-be-at-the-place-you-always-wanted-to-be.md) - Each of us has his place under the sun, you may not know it but no matter how long and rough the road maybe it will lead you there. ~ Emilio Barbo Jr. I am an older woman and the place I always wanted to be is to see all the beautiful places in the world ever since I was a little girl and now, I tr…
- [Good things are going to happen](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/good-things-are-going-to-happen.md) - Go against the flow and you make things happen. Take life as it is. The more you get to it seriously the more it gets complicated. Good things are already happening in my life.
- [Never apologize for how much love you have to give](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/never-apologize-for-how-much-love-you-have-to-give.md) - Never cry for the person who hurts you. Just smile and say : thank you for giving me a chance to find someone better than you. ~ Cleopatra Cleo Sometimes you have true emotions for a person who doesn't care about you, so hurts you a lot, but at least learned a lesson. ~ Ahmed Omer Peace and happine…
- [When someone treats you like an option](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/when-someone-treats-you-like-an-option.md) - You get a point where you're tired of telling someone how to treat you. If they haven't learn by now, take your energy elsewhere. I did with a friend. I tried to see the good and after walking away, did I realize the negative impact she had. She was the total opposite of me and I couldn't wrap my h…
- [Everything is going to turn out better than okay](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/everything-is-going-to-turn-out-better-than-okay.md) - I'm going through hell but today good things will happen this night. God can do miracles. Nothing is difficult for Him. ~ Beth Waweru One of the greatest gifts God has given us is the fact that we don't have to wait until tonight or tomorrow for things to be better. Each and every moment is a fresh…
- [You will survive whatever is coming on your way](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/you-will-survive-whatever-is-coming-on-your-way.md) - Trust yourself and you will survive no matter what may come along and as long as you keep doing what is good in your heart. I'm just hoping what I'm going through. These past few years will end soon then I can say I survived and I can move on with life with a breeze. ~ Mary Voss You are your best a…
- [No one is born hating another person](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/no-one-is-born-hating-another-person.md) - Unfortunately, hate comes just as naturally to human beings as love. It's which side you embrace. ~ Michael Kostka Hatred never comes naturally. It's only human hearts filled with hatred who channelize pure hearts to hate and then that becomes a habit before making any opinion about others. ~ Chinm…
- [Cutting some people out of your life](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/cutting-some-people-out-of-your-life.md) - You can love someone and forgive them a 1000 times over, but cutting them out of your daily life does not mean hate, you can still love them and forgive, but one must move on sometimes. ~ Joyce Marles Sometimes the ones who you love the most are the ones that hurt you the most and are the ones most…
- [The only truly happy relationships](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/the-only-truly-happy-relationships.md) - Even when my man is thousands of miles apart from me. I feel more loved than my last 9 year relationship. ~ Sheryl Pettey The bad things that the negative it's the only thing that stands out more. You can do a million things right and one thing wrong. The rest is history, but God will forgive if yo…
- [Choice  Today I choose to be motivated, not manipulated](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/choice-today-i-choose-to-be-motivated-not-manipulated.md) - We always have a choice. This determines how our minutes of each day turn out and how good we are at making the right choices, Why blame others? ~ John Hill I am in the process of cutting all toxic influences out of my life. It is painful but necessary, like removing a gangrenous limb to save your…
- [Life is an Echo](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/life-is-an-echo.md) - We are all the same when it comes to our emotions and our range of reactions to those emotions. We are all baptized by the fires of life as we live and have our spirits refined by it. It becomes a matter of whether we want to see others as monsters or as people and they will view us the same in tur…
- [Train your mind to see the good in every situation](https://www.enlighteningquotes.com/train-your-mind-to-see-the-good-in-every-situation.md) - The Sun will rise tomorrow! You too can do it. Only you have control of your own thoughts and brain! It is the only logical way; focusing on the negative will never lead you to anything other than circular, useless and/or remorseful action or inaction. ~ Tania Daykin Overcome bad habits requires ch…

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