Steve Maraboli Quotes - Page 3

Many great ideas, great love stories, and great achievements are born from a healthy irrationality.
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Outdated ideas inevitably lead to outdated behaviors.
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Empowerment is the ability to refine, improve, and enhance your life without co-dependency.
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When I was young, I used to wish I would fit in… I’m glad I didn’t get my wish.
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It takes bravery to recognize where in your life you are your own poison... it takes courage to do something about it.
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Fear waters the weeds of regret.
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We can spend today joyously celebrating potential by acting upon our purpose, or we can spend it mourning the days and opportunities gone by… the first will find you amongst the few who are content and accomplished; the latter will find you with the suffering majority as you exhaustedly swim in the ocean of regret.
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Don’t choose to walk the well-worn path to regret.
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Cemeteries are full of unfulfilled dreams... countless echoes of 'could have' and 'should have'… Don’t choose to walk the well-worn path to regret.
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Regret is a self-inflicted emotional scar.
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I refuse to suffer the torment of regret that comes from living a "what if" life.
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I refuse to suffer the torment of regret that comes with living a “what if” life.
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When the world makes me feel like I am alone, love reminds me otherwise.
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Just because you're with someone, doesn't mean you're not alone.
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I've come to learn that being alone is better than being next to someone and feeling alone.
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The victim mindset will have you dancing with the devil, then complaining that you're in hell.
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Within the scope of universal time, it seems I’ll be dead a whole lot longer than I’ll be alive. So while I’m here, I will not worship death; I’ll worship life. I’ll live life to the fullest… victories, losses, successes, mistakes, love, and hurt… I’ll live and learn to the fullest; without apology.
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Don't confuse poor decision making with destiny. Take accountability for your life, cut out the drama, distance yourself from negativity, and move your life into a healthy direction.
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Stop confusing poor decision-making with destiny. Take accountability. Wanting, praying, hoping, and wishing for change isn’t enough… Desire doesn’t changes lives; BEHAVIOR does.
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Sometimes in the quest for enlightenment the only thing that gets lighter is your wallet.
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Being with you today is worth all the broken hearts of yesterday.
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Where it MattersBeing with you today is worth all the broken hearts of yesterday. In a flash, all of the stumbling blocks of relationships gone wrong have become the stepping stones to our perfect love. We fit. I now understand the feeling I used to think was pain that came along with love was actually the discomfort from being in a place I didn’t fit. Thank you for being you… for sharing your love with me… for inspiring me to accept myself… for helping me see the unique beauty in imperfection… for showing me that love is something you do; something not just to be said, but also to be shown.I am not perfect; neither are you. I love that!Our love is perfect. And even though we may not be, our love creates a bridge that spans over our imperfections and joins us where it matters.I love you!
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Batshit Kind of LoveThe type of love that can’t be described with words…The type of love that can’t be measured by time…The type of love that inspires haters to hate…The type of love that makes no sense to those around you…The type of love that exists in the beautiful eyes in which you can see all of your tomorrows… all of your children and grandchildren…The type of love that makes you feel like forever will not be long enough…The type of love that is born out of a relationship that is built on honor, respect, and truth...That is our love... That is our connection...The batshit kind of love that makes no sense at all… and at the same time… all the sense in the world…That is us…You and me; a “WE.
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Love encompasses so much, reaches so far, and heals so deeply, that any attempt to describe it, no matter how poetic, only dilutes it.
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Forever is a measure of time used by people who share an ordinary love. Our extraordinary love is immeasurable...for us, forever just won’t do.
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Let Love Move You...If you can’t stop thinking of her, it’s because her essence has left an imprint on your heart… on your soul...Don’t be afraid of this feeling; be nourished by it...Let it stir your entire being…Let it help release your greatest self...Let it inspire you to be loving… to be respectful… to be romantic… to be intelligent… to be passionate… to be a good listener… to be appreciative…Let this wonderful feeling move you to become a passionate love maker… a ravenous seducer...Do not be afraid of this deep love! Let it reveal the best of you…Let this feeling encourage you to behave in an honest and sincere manner…So that you may be more than a person she would settle for… so that you may be a person she would yearn for.
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When you finally meet the right one for you, it suddenly becomes clear why everyone else was so wrong.
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May the way I look at you, the way I speak with you, and the way I treat you reflect the truth that... I have loved you since forever.
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I will spend an eternity loving you, caring for you, respecting you, showing you every day that I hold you as high as the stars.
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...be more than a person she would settle for... be a person she would yearn for.
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What a blessing to love someone so much that you long for them at the core of your being. At the same time, when you are separated from that person, that longing is a torture I would not wish on anyone.
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Someone who loves you will reveal beautiful things within yourself... things you had never noticed before... things nobody else cared to.
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Intimacy transcends the physical. It is a feeling of closeness that isn’t about proximity, but of belonging. It is a beautiful emotional space in which two become one.
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When we see someone or something as imperfect, it is a reflection of our limitations, not theirs.
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Poisonous relationships can alter our perception. You can spend many years thinking you’re worthless… but you’re not worthless, you’re unappreciated.
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I fell in love... she caused a type of smile within me that nothing else can or has.
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Behavior speaks... When you need money, the church tells you to pray. When the church needs money, they pass around a basket.
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Sometimes love can be both the punishment and the crime.
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The greatest leaders can inspire you and lead the way without ever having to give you their back.
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We must remember balance and moderation. Patience can be spiritually enriching and virtuous… but when taken in excess, it turns to procrastination, the poison of inaction.
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I don’t know when my time on earth will be up; but I DO know that today, I am one day closer. You can bet I’m going to make this day count! Will you?
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It would be ridiculous to hold your breath and blame others for your inability to breathe. In the same sense, it is ridiculous to live an unaligned life and blame God for your misfortune.
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Stop living within the confines of how others define you! You weren't created to live their life; you were created to live yours - so LIVE it! You can reignite that fire within and bring the passion back into your goals, dreams, ambitions, careers, and relationships by reclaiming control of your own life. Be unapologetically YOU!
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Change is nature’s way of offering us the opportunity to explore the parameters of our humanity and potential. Don’t fight it, embrace it. There is a magical experience awaiting those who embrace this natural process.
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Be fueled by the opportunities of today. Do not be passive in your life. Be courageous in driving forward in this journey of life. I know people will try to push you back. I know life will challenge you to find refuge in the past. I know the present induces fear. Do not be fooled into backwards living. Be courageous enough to keep moving forward.
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Her love... so unconditional, so unapologetic; reminds me that I am worth so much more than the standard I have set for myself.
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When I accept myself, I am freed from the burden of needing you to accept me.
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You unlock the door to greater levels of excellence and success when you accept who you are. It is from the point of acceptance that we can create a masterful life.
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God is the story nature tells to those who are listening.
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Remember:It’s all in your head… all of it.If you don’t like the story, change it.If the people around don’t accept your new story; change them.
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Walk away from gossip and verbal defamation. Speak only the good you know of other people and encourage others to do the same.
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Pretend those around you are deaf to your words. Let your actions speak and communicate your feelings and intentions. This way of living ensures the potency of your message is delivered and serves as a gauge against our verbal nonsense.
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You can still make today the day you change yourself, love yourself, forgive yourself, respect yourself, honor yourself, cherish yourself, admire yourself, express yourself, be true to yourself... It’s never too late!
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Love – Acceptance – Unity – Peace –Integrity – Respect… a strong, pure creed is short on words and long on nourishing ideas. For me, the longer the creed the more it has been diluted, manipulated, and spoiled. The results of this creed poisoning can be seen in the behavior of its followers. We have all heard the expression, “The devil is in the details”; my observations have led me to suspect this is true.
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We live in a multidimensional world. Why would you live a one-dimensional love? If you love someone... feel it, speak it, show it, be it.Do more than tell them… show them. Let them feel your dedicated respect and your unwavering devotion.Ensure that your commitment and passion are known and unquestionable. Show them what they mean to you… what they are to you. And… if you don’t feel inspired to show your love in this multidimensional manner… be kind enough to let them go… so they can find someone who will.
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The way you live each day is a sentence in the story of your life. Every day, you make the choice whether the sentence ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.
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You will always define events in a manner which will validate your agreement with reality.
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Happiness is found in the simplest of things. Happiness is found in gratitude, in a kept promise, in a good conversation, in love, in friendship, in an achieved goal, in a fond memory; in all the simple magnificence of life.
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We'll all be better off the day we stop letting unhappy, unsuccessful people tell us how to be happy and successful. You already know the way... follow it.
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I knew you were the one when I realized your smile was my heaven, your laugh my favorite song, and your arms my home.
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