“Without you there would be no me. I am everything reflected in your eyes. I am everything approved by your smile. I… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You are not my sunshine. Sorry. You're more like a gust of arctic wind that bursts in and blows out all the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“How frustrating to think you can be lost to yourself. And yet how often it is that a stranger stares back at… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Beauty that pleases the eye is a frail, fleeting illusion. But that beauty capable of pleasing the heart can endure endlessly.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“We always feel the brunt of the blow dealt to us, but hardly ever do we feel the impact we have on… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Your body and spirit, subconscious and conscious—every portion of you recognizes home. That is why on the moment of arrival, your entire… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What are you most thankful for?” she asked. My reply came easily. “Being too blessed to have any hope of answering that… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“On a grim and dismal day that shattered my last ounce of confidence, I broke down and whimpered, “I’m awful and hideous… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Small steps may appear unimpressive, but don't be deceived. They are the means by which perspectives are subtly altered, mountains are gradually… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Chameleonesque, hobbitish, unicorned, stompled, selfishism, and unwakeable may not be real words, but you do know what they mean.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Evil exists in this world because it has its place. For had you never sat blindly through the darkness of night, your… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The key to success―keep swimming. Even when they tap you on the shoulder to say the pool has been drained, just keep… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Why must you know the details of my troubles to have compassion? Is it not enough to show compassion simply because you… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I wonder at times if we're not all blind. It just seems there are an abundance of books unread, paint strokes not… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Many times what we perceive as an error or failure is actually a gift. And eventually we find that lessons learned from… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Things always appear clear and simple from behind glass. It is in the thick of tribulations that blurring details arise, complicating my… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mind what you say, but mind more closely what you do. For though children close their ears to you, their eyes remain… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you think the most courageous and difficult thing you can do is stubbornly stand your ground, try graciously giving in.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Vengeance would have us assault an enemy's pride to beat him down. But vengeance hides a dangerous truth, for a humbled foe… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When thunderstorms roll in, you make a choice to either succumb with tears to the gloomy downpour, or smile and look for… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Just resign yourself to the fact that you're going to be miserable so you can finally be happy. (It's a sound theory… — 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… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I see the good in the world because I choose to. I don't imagine that it's there; it's there waiting to be… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The jack-o-lantern follows me with tapered, glowing eyes. His yellow teeth grin evily. His cackle I despise. But I shall have the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You try moving things with nothing but willpower. It's about as easy as trying to lasso a bull with a licorice whip.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is an incapacitating emotion one feels upon hearing the whispered words "I still love you" after deeply hurting that soul. Forgiveness… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It's a waste of time worrying about something that worry won't fix. It's about as useful as trying to feed your pet… — 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
“You are here to make a difference, to either improve the world or worsen it. And whether or not you consciously choose… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You and I were never meant to be together, but we are. Our pairing is not unlike two electrons ignoring natural laws… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Wanting help, I reached out to serve. Seeking happiness, I smiled and offered comfort. Yearning for love, I showed love. And now… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It may seem like the dragons tormenting you are bigger and fiercer than those lurking in your neighbor’s yard, but this is… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life isn't all perpetual bliss, nor is it one woeful weeping session. But you can concentrate so hard on noticing moments of… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You pierce me with a look, a word, a gesture. And yet those same weapons could shield me from hurt if you… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The soft heart is not a thing to harden but a treasure to protect. For soft hearts extend mercy, compassion, refuge, and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When my problems seem overwhelming and impossible to solve, I hold fast to these facts: God is real, He is right, and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you suffer lingering doubts; if the consolation you cling to is ‘it will probably be okay,’ then run the other way… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Pain defines moments in the lives of all human beings. The trial is not the endurance of pain but the choices we… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It's okay to be absurd, ridiculous, and downright irrational at times; silliness is sweet syrup that helps us swallow the bitter pills… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When I say I love the silence, I'm not being entirely truthful. What I actually love are the abundant, delicate sounds that… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
