Happiness depends upon two things - pleasing God, and then pleasing yourself — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Choose altruism, because selfishism is a lonely, cold, dark hole.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A sincere and warmly-expressed apology can produce the same effects as morphine on a suffering soul.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The bitterest hardships, the most daunting trials; none of these are burdens if it means being with you.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Kindness is going out of your way to perform favors regarded as wonderful by the recipient.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Had life not given me reasons to grieve, I would never have known the healing power of a hug.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Enemies may unite to eliminate a common threat, but never without a wary eye fixed on their ally.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Every birthday celebrates a life because every life is important.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Isn’t it strange how a lamb can feel like a lion when comparing itself to a mouse, whereas a lion feels like… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Every now and then I sit and watch the sun rise to remind myself how it's done—peacefully, steadily, warmly, and in beautiful… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“This thing that troubles you is only one small part of your life. Don't allow it to be all-consuming when there's so… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Though I may accumulate a great deal of riches in this world, it is only my wealth of knowledge, talents, and emotional… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Sorrow on another's face often looks like coldness, bitterness, resentment, unfriendliness, apathy, disdain, or disinterest when it is in truth purely sadness.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“To fight discouragement, remind yourself of the basics: I can write. I have the opportunity to do so. I love what I… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Through sheer volume of passing days you will travel a great distance in your lifetime. Imagine where you might stand if your… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Choose to be good and kind and tolerant regardless of the situation or who's involved, because life is more a matter of… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A little porch light from a distant farmhouse dimmed, feeling alone and unneeded until his smallest spark of illumination snuffed out entirely.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Flames burn so long as they are fed. Rivers rage so long as it rains. The sun rises so long as the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I like bubbles in everything. I respect the power of silence. In cold or warm weather I favor a mug of hot… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Socially interacting with a storyteller can be a frustrating challenge because a portion of her awareness is constantly sorting through the details… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The interruption did nothing but earn her a similar slap, as I’m sure she knew it would. Sometimes I wondered if my… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You made me laugh at your jokes. You made me cry at your criticism. You made me shout at your lies. Then… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If every day you were to walk past the same individual and ignore him, never smiling or saying hello or returning any… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Despair is not for the living but for those unable to rise and continue; they are the only souls with a right… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Are you ready to go home, Catherine?” he asked. “It’s warm inside the house. I kept a fire going for you.” I… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What is so rewarding about friendship?” my son asked, curling his upper lip into a sour expression. “Making friends takes too much… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Pray each morning and each night. Talk to God and be polite. Tell Him what you're grateful for. Leave your troubles at… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Silence is not always complacency. It is contemplation and forethought taking place in the minds of those who would be careful with… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“And what about your brother, Agus? Will he be entertaining us with his pipes?” “Agg,” Shanks rasped, wrinkling his nose. “I didn’t… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Patience isn't tested when it is self-imposed and the duration is self-regulated. Patience is hardly tested when the outcome means little to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Gregory?” I called. I couldn’t help myself. It was irrational, but I was scared to see him run from me. He turned… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Abandoned. The word alone sends shudders down a sensitive spine, troubling the thoughts of pained souls as their hurt swells in ripples.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you mess with dragons, you will get burned. Don’t say no one warned you.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I can't force your lips to smile, but I can show them how easily mine do.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Happiness is simply a habit of looking on the brighter side of everything.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I'm a sucker for curiosity's whims. Does that make me a cat person?” — 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
“Mothers give us life, love, and the heartfelt inclination to cry 'I want my mommy' no matter how old we get.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If miracles are no more, it is because faith is no more. Faith brings about miracles, not the other way around.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Yes, you can. You can do it. You can do hard things. Do the hard.” — 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
