“It's one thing to give out excellent advice, but quite another to personally swallow it.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“To encourage me is to believe in me, which gives me the power to defeat dragons.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Prove that you love me through a lingering gaze and never losing that twinkle of adoration in your eyes.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you avoid all of life's abrasions you will never be polished enough to shine.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A box sits empty, wanting to hold and protect. Hollow tears it cries.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The real beauty of a woman is most clearly seen in the smiles of those who interact with her.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I am but the reflection in your eyes, the effect of your expressions, and the sum of your praise and criticism.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Anyone who takes the time to listen is either an old soul or a romantic one.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“World peace, true love, and happily-ever-afters amount to wasted wishes, failed endeavors, and most precious dreams.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“No matter what you write, no matter how meticulous and painstaking the creation process, someone is going to laugh, scorn, and dissect… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mistakes focus our minds on specific details. They weed out truths and afford us goals, bringing straight to our attention lessons to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Afraid of offending with an off word or the slightest insensitivity, I keep an unobtrusive and silent distance. Nevertheless, my pursed lips… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I sat in a box With walls on each side. Not too tall. Not too wide. To think. To ponder. To pray.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Numerous times throughout history, a single person has made a tremendous impact on the world. I don’t know why anyone would think… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It’s a difficult thing having a heart made of glass; people don’t seem to realize how easily it shatters. How often I’ve… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Act like you care. Pray like you care. Speak, smile, reach out, and live like you care. The point is to make… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If God were to make a million lovely flowers in your image and plant them in a garden with you among them,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Have you ever pondered the miracle of popcorn? It starts out as a tiny, little, compact kernel with magic trapped inside that… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My shoulders, broad and sculpted thick, were designed for two useful purposes. The one, to carry heavy loads like cedar logs and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ It is a key keeper’s right to bestow a copy of his key on anyone he wishes. But this practice―a phenomenal… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The sun, moon, and stars God gave to the world, but He embedded their glories in your countenance just for me. Woven… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Every person sees the world through lenses of his or her own design—individual goggles that alter focus and perspective as desired. For… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Five truly effective prescriptions to remedy a bad day. (You can't overdose.) —Pray; discuss your troubles with God. —List your blessings. (The… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Years ago, a group of good, wise, brave, God-fearing men stood up to claim and defend the human right for independence. Those… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“And so the game went on in this manner, a throng of children playing keep-away from a bowling ball tossed back and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I’ll tell you what,” she said, prepared to make a deal. “Let’s see how your ‘diplomacy’ would profit us. If you can… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Pride is not your friend. He would have you think he is, that he affords you strength and courage, but in truth… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ A Wish on the Sun " "I see the world beyond a tiny window that allows a glimpse of Heaven into… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life is a valuable and unique opportunity to discover who you are. But it seems as soon as you near answering that… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Sunlight’s warmth on my face awoke me in the morning. I didn’t remember falling asleep or how I came to be in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Every individual in the human race—that means you and I—can accomplish great things or, reversely, hold ourselves back from great accomplishments simply… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I don't so much mind looking back on having lost the election, or having been denied a role in the play, or… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Truth is, I’m generally happiest when it’s just me. It’s okay to be madly in love with yourself.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“As ofttimes as it rains on my little spot of earth, you'd think I'd grow accustomed to the gloom.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts— so what? ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“ Happily-ever-afters don't come in happily-every-days . They are found at the end of challenges-ever-met, promises-ever-kept, and tears-ever-wept.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Curiosity killed the cat, but not before teaching her that honey bees are not sweet, tweeting birds are slow to react, mice can serve… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“A session of boasting won't attract any real friends. It will set you up on a pedestal, however, making you a clearer target.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Memories of past. Heartaches of old. Courage of brass. Lessons of gold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Mystery, why so attractive to me? You blind me with fear, place hope on my tongue, and with a cold kiss draw me forward.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“It's amusing to me that we refer to people who live in their heads as detached, disturbed, or mad, when reality for anyone is… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Such a nasty bruise,” he says, staring straight into my eyes. I am stunned he can see it. Delicate to the touch and tender… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“You would think those who have endured unkindness would be kinder as a result, intent on sparing others the awful suffering they abhorred firsthand.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“While you judge me by my outward appearance I am silently doing the same to you, even though there's a ninety-percent chance that in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“You made a choice—a single choice. How neat to think you may have opened the door to a wondrous future without knowing.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“The key to valuing something is to lose it and then realize how rare it was—after which you pray like mad to regain what… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Rather than critique people, try admiring God’s creative handiwork.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
