“Anyone can fail at something they really don’t want. What really takes courage is going after something you want and then failing.… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Every romantic woman dreams of Willoughby. However, every wise woman’s heart knows Colonel Brandon would take care of her when she was… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Marriage is the beginning of love for your spouse, not the result of it.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“The only love you have to prove in life is your love of God and helping others. Anyone that can't see that… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“True confidence is not about what you take from someone to restore yourself, but what you give back to your critics because… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Every relationship that has hit a crossroads has asked, “What is it that you want from me?” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Never allow yourself to become a choice in any relationship. The moment you do is when you have reduced your loved one's… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“It is hundreds of tiny threads of memories, which sew people together through the years. Despite, their mental separation they stay woven… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“You can't live in your mind and expect those dreams to become real, without the work. Reality requires actions that might feel… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Insecure people often falsify the past, in order to make the future pure.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Your heart’s strength is measured by how hard it holds on. Your self worth and faith is measured by finally letting go.… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“People complain because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses because I have finally learned not to pick them… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Honesty is vulnerability. Sadly, not everyone can handle someone’s honesty. However, lying allows people to be comfortable.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“If you don't make a conscious effort to visualize, who you are and what you want to become in life, then you… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“When you don’t have honesty in love then there is no communication. Honesty is improvisation of the heart; anything less is a… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Don’t ever let your spouse or partner blame an outside person or persons for the ruin of your relationship or their past… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“There are many types of marriage relationships and all of them can work, but none is sadder than the one that doesn't… — 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
“It wasn’t because you weren’t beautiful, talented, funny, creative or had everything in common. It was because some men prefer plain vanilla… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“If a man, who says he loves you, won’t tell you the details of a private conversation between him and another woman… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“The most important quality in the man you decide to marry should be the ability to make you laugh. Beauty fades, careers… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Honesty is a heart that betrays itself for a dream, a moment, a kiss.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“Often the truth is in front of your face, but your eyes and heart are so full of lies that you can't… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“You can't fight hatred with hatred and expect anyone to listen to you. You can only try to lessen it with humor,… — 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
