“What kind of person is void of compassion? A heartless one. But alas, compassion cannot exist without the endurance of afflictions.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life is a test. Without problems to solve, it wouldn’t be much of a test.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Suck it up! A foolish grumble of advice. Why would I want to suck it up? Why draw it in to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life is not about having perfect days. Life is not about handling days perfectly. Life is about perfecting one’s character through the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Face it; life's gonna chew you up and spit you out. If you're lucky you'll get stuck to the bottom of someone's… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Personal problems appear big because we press our nose to the glass to observe them. This only serves to magnify our troubles.… — 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
“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
“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
“You can add up your blessings or add up your troubles. Either way, you'll find you have an abundance.” — 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
“A dragon grows in leaps and bounds, Like troubles mounting by the pound. Its stature heightens day to day, Imposing dread and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“One thing I've learned is that in the midst of your darkest moments of tribulation, there is no such thing as mass… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“No one is without troubles, without personal hardships and genuine challenges. That fact may not be obvious because most people don't advertise… — 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
