“We're the first generation that gets to live twice. Our existences are simultaneously experienced and curated. Presented. Packaged. Polished for our own protection.”— Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus, Peter Maldonado, Tyler Alvarez, imdb.com
“I no longer had any idea what was right and what was wrong. Was I really seeing the real world?”— Haruki Murakami, amazon.com
“It is important that we learn from the experiences of others rather than simply relying on our own instincts. Our lenses are always blurred with the events of our own lives. Turn off your point of view and listen to someone. It may make you a better and more understanding person.”— Elan Gale, twitter.com
“Whatever happened over this past year, be thankful for where it brought you. Where you are is where you're meant to be.”— Mel Robbins, twitter.com
“Want to know the difference between a master and a beginner? The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.”— Mel Robbins, twitter.com
“Never be defined by your past. It was only meant to be a lesson, not a life sentence.”— Mel Robbins, twitter.com
“There is so much complexity, so many layers to the human experience. My wish for us is to not limit our own experience with gross generalizations of people and their circumstances, that lack context and nuance.”— Joel (Jo-el) Leon., twitter.com
“I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature.”— Paulo Coelho, twitter.com
“I have had to adjust to new surroundings, meet new people and have been challenged by different situations. All of those experiences, while nerve-wracking at the time, have empowered me to grow stronger.”— Alex Morgan, feelingsuccess.com
“What looks like a failure teaches us what not to do, what does not work. We have lessons to learn from our experiences.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“We've all got issues. We've all got experiences. We all have baggage. You've got to be able to identify and unpack your baggage.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“My experiences have taught me that service, doing what you love, has rewards that money cannot buy.”— Iyanla Vanzant, twitter.com
“I’m really tired, I’m really struggling, it’s even hard to breathe today How was your day? You’re smiling, you look like you’re in a good mood, it’s nice to see Will you tell me your stories?”— Kim Jonghyun, open.spotify.com
“We all bear scars,… Mine just happen to be more visible than most.”— Sarah J. Maas, Celaena Sardothien, amazon.com
“Everything builds us up to who we are today in one way or another. Embrace every experience you have.”— Cassey Ho, instagram.com
“Just remember that life is a collection of experiences...so try to make every journey a positive one for you and everyone around you.”— Cassey Ho, instagram.com