“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
“Perspective is as simple as answering this question: If I had 5 months to live would I experience this problem differently?” — 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
“Words matter, but what matters more than words is forgiveness and compassion.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“You can't always expect people to apply your wisdom when they didn't use wisdom before they found themselves knee deep in their… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“No matter how many sins you make or how slow you travel back toward God's valley, you are still way ahead of… — 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
“Act with God's compassion, mercy and forgiveness in mind and you will always be right. Act with revenge in your heart and… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“You will never overcome your self righteousness if you continue to believe that God prefers you over other people. The moment you… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“God always brings someone into your life that has traveled the same path and knows the rocks you climbed to get to… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“I don't understand women that call themselves a "bitch". It doesn't empower a woman. Rather, it reveals to everyone that you were… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“When you let go of control and commit yourself to happiness, it is so easy to offer compassion and forgiveness. This propels… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Your dignity can be mocked, abused, compromised, toyed with, lowered and even badmouthed, but it can never be taken from you. You… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Some people can’t be in your life because they don’t have the power to help you improve it. That doesn’t mean you… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“There is enough mystery in human nature to keep the world stuck in a perpetual state of righteous speculation. Only the wise… — 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
“The Anatomy of Conflict: If there is no communication then there is no respect. If there is no respect then there is… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“You will never be able to end any battle if the people involved are unable to see their own hypocrisy, or how… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“When someone you love dies, you are given the gift of "second chances". Their eulogy is a reminder that the living can… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Dear Child, Sometimes on your travel through hell, you meet people that think they are in heaven because of their cleverness and… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“People that hold onto hate for so long do so because they want to avoid dealing with their pain. They falsely believe… — 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
