Quotes from Dodinsky

Be there for others, but never leave yourself behind.

Look at hopelessness in the face and say: "We are simply not meant to be together." Hold courage's hand and walk away.

I smile when I look back at the troubles that have strengthened me. What seems to be insurmountable struggles then are now beautiful ornaments illuminating my soul.

Grieving is a necessary passage and a difficult transition to finally letting go of sorrow - it is not a permanent rest stop.

May those who are impoverished by their thoughts be blessed with the realization of the richness of their spirit.

Every day you either see a scar or courage. Where you dwell will define your struggle.

Change may come to you in trinkets and I hope it adorns your life gracefully.

Forgive. It doesn't erase their crime but why should you do the time. Let go of resentment.

Allow yourself a moment of grief when life's misfortunes visit you. However, do not spend your days building a monument in honor of them.

Do not doubt the goodness in you. It is inappropriate.

You can find inspiration from others but determination is solely your responsibility.

They can betray me, but I choose not to betray my peace of mind.

Let your tears flow and where they go, let your sorrows follow.

Knowing who you are is the best defense against who they think you are.

Forgiving is rediscovering the shining path of peace that at first you thought others took away when they betrayed you.

A friend will remind you that assumptions born of malice are better dealt with by gleefully sticking your tongue out.

When I see an opportunity for humor, I grab it! After all, life is too short to be grumpy.

The soul does not absorb negativity by accident, always by choice.

Share your sparkle wherever you are.

I believe that courage is the sum of strength and wisdom. You take away wisdom from the equation - courage may turn to rage.

Stay on top of your past so you can have a better view of your future.

Linger not in your sorrows. You do not belong there.

Allow yourself a moment of grief when life's misfortunes visit you. However, do not spend your days building a monument in honor of them.

Get angry, get furious but never crumble to resentment.