Introduction and Chapter 1

“Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness.” – Susan Gale

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“You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy.” – Jane Marczewski 'Nightbirde'    and/or  at 10:40 begins commentary that continues this thought.

 

“You're not what you experienced.” – unknown

 

“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” – unknown

 

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou

 

“When you can't control what's happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what's happening. That's where your power is.” – unknown

 

“Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.” – unknown

 

“You will never know your limits until you push yourself past them.” – unknown

 

“You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.” – Jim Rohn

 

“No matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep your head up and handle it.” – Tupac

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"Overcoming challenges in the environment means that we not only have to demonstrate a will greater than our circumstances, but it also must break old habits by releasing the encoded memories of past experiences that may be dated and that no longer apply to our current conditions. To evolve then is to break the genetic habits we are prone to." - Dr. Joe Dispenza in Evolve Your Brain