“If the world appears abundant in smiles or overwhelmed by scowls, you might ask yourself if you're not to blame.” — 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
“Laughter is magic that dispenses clouds and creates sunshine in the soul.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Imagine the greatness this world would know if kindness were as contagious and enduring as the common cold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Write at a pace that doesn't surpass your creative flow. Don't be hasty; don't be sloppy. Don't forfeit impressive writing for an… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you feel that love isn't all it's cracked up to be, then you've never truly possessed it. For true love is… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is in the midst of laughter that our perspective alters and we realize this trying life can still be enjoyed.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When it comes to the crusty behavior of some people, give them the benefit of the doubt. They may be drowning right… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you'd just learn to do as I say from the beginning, I wouldn't have to follow up your errors with reproving… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“No misery compares to staring at a clear night's sky with arms stretched toward a coveted star, wishing on what is forever… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Far more important than the tribulations and heartaches, the thrills, merriment, and pleasures of life is what you learn from it all.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When a child truly understands his grand potential, he looks to the stars not simply to make a wish but to chart… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Rainy, gloomy, drab, sunless day. There are times when hope seems entirely clouded over, when looking for the blessings in your circumstances… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Turn around… you’ve got grass and dead flowers…” My fingers naturally began to comb through my long, black strands, shaking things loose… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Children harbor a great many doubts and sorrows that could be eased by a loving hug from a parent.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Learning to breathe fire isn’t nearly as extraordinary as learning to breathe a word of kindness.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“To punish someone for your own mistakes or for the consequences of your own actions, to harm another by shifting blame that… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You are right, I do fall down a lot. But that wouldn’t be true if I never stood back up.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Why certainly, words possess power. They do! But releasing their magic requires combining and arranging those words in the right order.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“One smile has the power to... Calm fears. Soften stone walls. Warm a cold heart. Invite a new friend. Mimic a loving… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mother nature changes her looks for the same reason any woman changes her looks—to be noticed.” — 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 Image
“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 Image
“Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts— so what? ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ 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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“Memories of past. Heartaches of old. Courage of brass. Lessons of gold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
