What’s truly inspiring is seeing how others have overcome hardships and personal struggles.

Oftentimes, the stories that inspire millions are not about someone of perfect origins but about someone who has gone through huge personal and societal obstacles. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being real, sharing real experiences, and having conversations so we can all make sense of our collective human experience.

We are all beautiful, worthy, and important. It’s how we interpret our stories that matter. Are we focusing on thoughts that cut us down or thoughts that move us forward?

The more we accept ourselves, our quirks, and our core essence, the more we can live into why we are here. May we all be brave to live our lives embracing our so-called imperfections and allowing the space for others to be themselves as well.⠀

Here are eight quotes to break us open to everyday happiness:

1. “Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere you find yourself.” ~ Unknown

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2. “There’s no need to be perfect to inspire others. Let others be inspired by your imperfections.” ~ Ziad K. Abdelnour

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3. “You are today where your thoughts have brought you. You will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” ~ James Allen

 

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4. “The key is not to prioritize what is on your schedule but to schedule your priorities.” ~ Stephen Covey

 

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5. “Don’t wait until you’ve reached your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take toward reaching that goal.” ~ Unknown

 

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6. “Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Don’t let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the world might disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” ~ Iain Thomas

 

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7. “Ships don’t sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don’t let what’s happening around you get inside you and weigh you down.”~ Unknown

 

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8. “Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys.” ~ Rita Schiano

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