A true warrior's vision is their mantra, and nourishes them twenty-four seven. It is a vision that comforts them and guides them without dis- traction, deliberation, or the need for clarification.
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--- Kim Alfreds, Daily Warrior: Daily Meanderings of an Old Warrior

​Always keep a perspective and a balance in life. Have fun. Never lose your dignity and your ethics. And never lose sight of the people around you.

                                     --- James Bowen, The Entrepreneurial Effect

​When things get you down as they sometimes will, it is important that you keep your head up and look up. Your highest aspirations are upwards. You can never aspire if you keep looking down. If you must rise, you must look up.

                                                  --- Reggie Ononibaku, Ideas Forever

Life can deal you a tough hand and throw some harsh situations your way, but it cannot break your spirit or rob you of your destiny as long as you keep your head up.

​                              --- Cassandra Mack, Young, Gifted and Doing It

Willpower is inner strength. It comes from our mind and is not imposed on us by the outside world. No one can give it to you, as you already have it within yourself. Willpower is an inner engine that propels us into action.

                                          --- Bella Tindale, The Magic of Willpower

Pain Ends
by: Katy A. Brown

​Breathe in the fresh air,
Put your mind at ease.
Let down your hair,
Let it flow in the breeze.

Let your eyes wander
To all the beauty to be seen.
If those toxic thoughts you still do ponder,
Then let out a scream.

Scream until the pain is gone,
Until you no longer feel afraid.
Open your eyes to a new dawn,
Let the darkness fade.

No longer compare yourself
Or your flaws to others' perfections.
Take the negativity off the shelf.
Focus on your direction.

Pick the sadness up off the floor,
Sweep it into the wind.
Close the door on self-hatred.
Never let it back in.

For the lies it would often tell you,
You will no longer agree.
Happiness and love are what you should hold onto.
They are whom you should give the key.

Pay no attention to the toxic thoughts,
Listen to those who adore everything you are.
Overthinking was what you once were taught,
But now those thoughts you put in a jar.

Focus on your goals,
Never lose your fight.
It's time to open new scrolls.
Everything will be all right.

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/pain-ends

We must remain faithful in our actions even, if we have lost our voices. If you can't speak or you're not being heard, then let your actions do the talking.

                 --- Various, Submissions to the Dean: Gardner C. Taylor

Keep your head up, and Don't ever let a bad day define you. We all have them.

                                           --- Aliya King Neil, Keep Your Head Up

​During our busy lives we are so often wrapped up in our concerns and worries for the future that we forget to stop and take time out to count our blessings.
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                                           --- Allan Graham, 52 Reflections of Gold