Some of my favorite quotes
are from the bible and some of them are from public figures, but the majority
of the ones I find myself really relating to and appreciating are actually from
song lyrics. I’m a huge music lover and music has always played a very prominent role
in my life.
Without further ado, some of
my favorite words to live by…
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not
on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5
This is probably the single
most important quote to me. It helped me
through a very hard time after my miscarriage back in 2010 and it is a verse
that brings me comfort any other time that I’m struggling. I’m a major worrier and an even bigger
over-analyzer and this is a great reminder to just stop and give it all to God.
“Never give up.
Never surrender.” – Galaxy Quest
This one may seem weird,
especially since it’s from Galaxy Quest (which I’ve never even seen), but after
I gave birth to Jacob I suffered from some bad nerve damage in my left hip/leg
and I couldn’t walk for months after he was born. I also suffered from a bunch of other pain/issues
and it was just a really tough time. I
saw doctor after doctor after doctor and none of them could figure out what was
wrong with me. None of them could even
tell me if I would be able to walk again, and it was terrifying.
One night as I was sitting
next to B on the couch and nursing Jacob, that show Wipeout was on (do y’all
remember that?) and one of the contestants (who was a complete and utter
goofball) kept shouting, “NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!” It was so silly, but that quote has stuck
with me all these years.
My nerve damage eventually
resolved on its own, but I was left with an abundance of other issues and pain
from compensating for so long that no doctors/specialists/physical therapists
could figure out. Years upon years of
pain went by without any relief or answers and there were so many times that I
almost just gave up even trying to figure it out anymore. But then I would remember this quote, “Never
give up, never surrender.” And so I didn’t. And six years and more than 20 doctors/specialists
later I FINALLY found the doctor who was able to help me get to feeling better. I still have a little bit of pain from time
to time, but my quality of life is so much better now. I would have never found her if I had given
up, and I’d still be in lots of pain to this day.
“Celebrate we will because life is short but sweet
for certain.” – Dave Matthews Band
I think we can all agree
just how true this quote is… life goes by in the blink of an eye so we might as
well make the most of our time while we’re here.
“All you need is love.” – The Beatles
So simple and yet so
true. Because if you have love, most
everything else will fall into place.
And even if it doesn’t, at least you have love.
“Let your faith be bigger than your fear. – Unknown
This is another great quote
to remember if you are a worrier like I am.
This one really hits home with me.
“The future is no place to place your better days.” –
Dave Matthews Band
Start living NOW. So many times I’ve caught myself saying, “Well
maybe one day I’ll do that when…(fill in the blank – I get married, have kids,
have a bigger house, have a nicer car, have a better job.)” Don’t wait until your life is “perfect”
before you finally start living. There
is no moment like the present!
“Keep your head up, try and listen to your
heart. Be kind always, no matter. We all grow up and some day we’ll say
goodbye, so shine your light while you got one.” – Dave Matthews Band
More sage advice from my
favorite band.
"Make the most of what you've got. Don't waste time trying to be something you're not. Fill up your head, fill up your heart, take your shot. Don't waste time trying to be something you're not." – Dave Matthews Band
"Make the most of what you've got. Don't waste time trying to be something you're not. Fill up your head, fill up your heart, take your shot. Don't waste time trying to be something you're not." – Dave Matthews Band
Yep, they are pretty much my faves!
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone
else.” – Booker T. Washington
Because this world could use
a little more kindness.
“There is always something to be thankful for.” –
Unknown
Because no matter how many
trials and tribulations there are in this life, there are so many good things,
too. Always try to find the silver
lining.
“Love the life you live, and live the life you love.”
– Bob Marley
We only get one life, so
make it count!
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I love all these! And I totally should have added there's always something to be thankful for to my list. It such a great reminder to count your blessings...even in those times when there don't seem to be that many!
ReplyDeleteI love the one about lifting others up to lift ourselves up. I think that is just so, SO true. Thanks for sharing! Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteI love the Bob Marley quote!
ReplyDeleteFun quotes!! I love the "there's always something to be thankful for". :)
ReplyDeleteThese are all great, and so so true!! I love reading new inspirational quotes!
ReplyDeleteLove the Dave Matthews Band ones. Takes me back to high school and college!
ReplyDeleteAll you need is love - so true!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love "Let you faith be bigger than your fear"!!! So many wonderful things have happened in my life when I just trusted in Gods Will and went for it when I was scared! Thanks for sharing! I am now following you from Girl Chat. You can follow back if you wish at Annster's Domain
ReplyDeleteYES!! So true!! And thank you for finding me! I'll check out your blog, too!
DeleteI love all of these and that you shared why they are important to you. Dave Mathews is a wise one!! My brother in law always says “one day or day one”? And that has stuck with me. And also, our rafting guide in New Mexico was talking about all of these adventures he’s been on and then he told Nate and I “Do it before you can’t” and that will forever be in my mind at the forefront!!
ReplyDeleteSo many good ones! I've always loved let your faith be bigger than your fears. Such a great reminder too that we always have something to be thankful for. Sierra Beautifully Candid
ReplyDeleteGreat ones! I love quotes and positivity so this was a fun link-up!!
ReplyDeleteI love these quotes! "All you need is love" just made me break out in song!
ReplyDeleteI have the same Bob Marley one. I love these quotes and the meaning behind each one of them (for your life).
ReplyDeleteI think song lyrics make such great quotes because they really do get stuck in our heads. These are some great ones!
ReplyDeleteYes they do! And music just speaks to my soul!
DeleteAll of these are great reminders- especially the song lyrics. There's something to be said about the power of music! - Shannon @slayitagainshan.com
ReplyDeleteAmen! So true!
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