“Beauty may catch the eye, but a jolly laugh will lasso the heart.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“One of the strongest loves I’ve ever witnessed is the love a mother has for her child.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You may think you've hit rock bottom in your life but guess what—there's more crud underneath those rocks.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The only two words you should ever say to a mirror are “Hello, Beautiful.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Only a writer would slap a bumper sticker on her car that read, 'Seriously, I'd rather be working' .” — 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
“The reality is that doing good unto others actually does more good for you.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Home is where 'I know you', 'I accept you', 'I forgive you', and 'I love you' are most likely to be heard.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Face it―nobody cares. But, so what? Their apathy does not diminish your worth. Learn from it. Make it your job to care… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I don't understand why when I wish for happiness it inevitably rains. However, I do tend to find myself grateful for sunlight… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The only ship you can truly steer in this ocean is the one you're sailing. Quit trying to alter the winds; harness… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Knowing the path through the forest doesn't make the trip any less daunting. Knowing the steps to your dreams doesn't make the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mothers observe all, absorb all, give all, forgive all, offer all, suffer all, feel all, heal all, hope for all, pray for… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Quit acting like everything is so serious. Most situations aren’t as bad as you fear, and those that are might benefit from… — 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… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Dragons are a manifestation of things we fear. More often than not, those fears prove to be just as daunting and just… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A poet is simply an artist whose medium is human emotions. A poet chisels away at our own sensibilities, shaping our vision… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I love when the sun plays hide-n-seek for a few days because its invisibility often goes unnoticed. The world seems content that… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You can believe what you've been told. You can imagine in vivid detail the things explained to you. You may even feel… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Just say “I’m sorry.” It’s not a tongue twister. It does not need repeating multiple times. The phrase is simple and short,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I find only sadness and melancholy when I wade through the past, even when revisiting good memories. The past is gone; I… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“To love is to accept a soul entirely, not wishing that the person was otherwise, nor hoping for change, nor clinging to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you feel like a nearly-drowned rat that’s been dragged through the mud, all twisted up inside your mother’s borrowed, prized quilt,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Frozen yogurt is tastier than ice cream; nobody is too old for cartoons; bald men are sexy; chocolate is the best medicine;… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The world seems to want us to be sad and angry because bad things frequently happen. But I say we should feel… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ This is life. Learning to love through loss. Seeking warm pockets in the bitter cold. Finding the worth of a smile… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Death lurks in the shadows, just out of view. Now and then I see his reaching hand, uncertain of the blurry image… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Every individual in the human race—that means you and I—can accomplish great things or, reversely, hold ourselves back from great accomplishments simply… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life is a valuable and unique opportunity to discover who you are. But it seems as soon as you near answering that… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Sunlight’s warmth on my face awoke me in the morning. I didn’t remember falling asleep or how I came to be in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ A Wish on the Sun " "I see the world beyond a tiny window that allows a glimpse of Heaven into… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Pride is not your friend. He would have you think he is, that he affords you strength and courage, but in truth… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There are these amazing little seeds called compassion . You should grow some.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Laughter can deflate almost any problem down to its proper size.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A daily dose of daydreaming heals the heart, soothes the soul, and strengthens the imagination.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Laughter is magic that dispenses clouds and creates sunshine in the soul.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I read so I might live a thousand lives in a lifetime. I write to control the particulars in those lives.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Maybe love isn’t meant to be bliss never-ending. Maybe love is unwavering support and befriending.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Just like salt makes sweet taste sweeter, trials make happy feel happier.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Be sure to wear green on March seventeen, or else Irish leprechauns pinch your bones clean!” — 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
“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
“Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts— so what? ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“ 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
“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
“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
“Memories of past. Heartaches of old. Courage of brass. Lessons of gold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“You made a choice—a single choice. How neat to think you may have opened the door to a wondrous future without knowing.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“The key to valuing something is to lose it and then realize how rare it was—after which you pray like mad to regain what… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Rather than critique people, try admiring God’s creative handiwork.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
