Sometimes we are thrown curve balls, and sometimes we are hit with a basketball straight in the nose. Life happens. How we deal with these life situations will help us rise from whatever "funk" we are in. But...How do we do it?
For me, it takes more than just self-talk to reignite my soul...I need to hear (or read) words of encouragement from others to get re-inspired. From positive affirmations, to reading a short passage, to a simple quote "search," how others have dealt with life seems to always help me. These are just a few words from the Major of Newark, New Jersey that inspired me. I hope they inspire you as well. When they criticize you, love them for teaching you humility. When they heap scorn upon you, love them for helping you discover your resiliency. When they doubt you, love them for giving your dreams greater courage. When they point out your faults, love them for their accuracy. When they wound you, love them for showing you your capacity to forgive. When they try to stop you, love them for making your resolve even stronger. When they cast you into darkness, love them for helping you discover your inextinguishable light. And when you stand victorious, when your love has conquered the impossible challenge, invite them to stand with you so they too can see that love is invincible.
Thank you Cory Booker for your amazing words of wisdom!
