“Compassion is not something you have; it is something you share.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Bitter people are not interested in what you say, but what you hide.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Cruel people offer pity when they no longer feel threatened. However, kind people offer compassion and understanding regardless.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“You can’t selectively numb your anger, any more than you can turn off all lights in a room, and still expect to… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences for what they did to your heart, then you're allowing them… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“God is always trying to give blessings to us, but our minds are usually too full to receive them.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Never give a person a piece of your mind when all you really wanted to do was give them a piece of… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“A life out of balance is a person that doesn’t believe happiness can be achieved now, or in the future. It is… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Sensitive people usually love deeply and hate deeply. They don't know any other way to live than by extremes because thier emotional… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, "What else could this mean?” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Often people that say they “don’t care” actually do. The moment they discuss you with their friends and family, compete with you,… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Accomplishments don’t erase shame, hatred, cruelty, silence, ignorance, discrimination, low self-esteem or immorality. It covers it up, with a creative version of… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“People that have been consistently hurt by others in life will only see the one time you hurt them and be blinded… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Every person has a life mission to fulfill. Never attempt to destroy what God has put in another person to do. You… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“A deceitful man will go as far as to trample all over a woman’s reputation and spirit, in order to prove to… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“It is better to stay single and wait for the one that makes sense then to marry someone that makes absolutely no… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“There is nothing more entertaining then leaving someone speechless. Yet, there is nothing sadder than realizing that person was incapable of retaining… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“I love you. I hate you. I like you. I hate you. I love you. I think you’re stupid. I think you’re… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Never mistake the uncomfortable feeling of insecurity and the fear of the unknown with the Holy Ghost’s promptings. Sometimes those feelings are… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“God doesn’t give us pain to make us strong. He gives us strength to look inside ourselves and realize we are not… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“It is a strange thing that the human species can only go three days without water and three weeks without food, before… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“I don’t understand hospital chaplains that try to rob my patients of their anger. Sometimes anger is a key motivator that gets… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Some people say, “Once you learn to be happy, you won't tolerate being around people who make you feel anything less.” My… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“ You Chose You chose. You chose. You chose. You chose to give away your love. You chose to have a broken… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“God told us to love everyone. However, when you don’t like someone then you need to walk away and focus not on… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“You need to forgive people you don't understand; if not, try to understand people you want to forgive.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Sometimes the bridges you burn light the way out of your darkness, but the memory of the blaze will be burned into… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“When someone you love makes compassion, kindness, forgiveness, respect and God an option, you can be sure they have made you an… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“The only real conflict you will ever have in your life won’t be with others, but with yourself.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Never annoy an inspirational author or you will become the poison in her pen and the villian in every one of her… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“You will never accept gratitude as a solution to your problems, until you have reached the last stage of grief--acceptance.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Piety /pi•e•ty/ (modern definition) 1. When you use Christ’s teachings to put someone in their place out of anger and self-righteousness. It… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“I am convinced that the jealous, the angry, the bitter and the egotistical are the first to race to the top of… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Don’t waste your time trying to explain yourself to people that are committed to misunderstanding you. Instead, commit your time to explaining who they… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“God has a way of picking a “nobody” and turning their world upside down, in order to create a “somebody” that will remove the… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Mental illness is not something you misunderstand in this era. Get educated because bias is no different than racism.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“It takes a female to have a baby, It takes a woman to raise a child, It takes a mother to raise them correctly,… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“God is going to send you someone that will rescue you. Then one day you will rescue them in return and together your story… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“You can be bit in the leg by a rattlesnake and seek help to heal your wound, or you can run after it and… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“It is not the self respect and pride that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind to your children that matters.… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“The art of being wise is the art of knowing that solutions don’t come from individuals, but rather experiences.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“If you have feelings for someone, let them know. It doesn’t matter if they can be in your life or not. Maybe, it is… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“After every storm, there is a rainbow. If you have eyes, you will find it. If you have wisdom, you will create it. If… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Don’t ever feel bad that someone couldn’t give you all of their heart. Be grateful that you can take the least complicated part of… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“I don't know why anyone would be scared of a homeless person. The truly scary people are all the murder mystery writers. They spend… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
