10 Inspirational Quotes to Live By

Following are 10 inspirational quotes to live by. How can these quotes benefit you?

Well, if you want to experience more happiness and contentment in life these timeless and proven principles have worked for years. You must apply them in your life. They are:

Peace of Mind:

If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having. ~ Henry Miller

Many people focus on the wrong things in life; such as, possessions and pleasing others. As it stands, our emotions are often in turmoil, because we fret over what we can’t control. Instead, you should focus on what you can control - YOU. Just work on being the best you can be – this is more than enough.

Live Life Fully:

Live all you can; it’s a mistake not to. It doesn’t so much matter what you do in particular, so long as you have your life. If you haven’t had that, what have you had? ~ Henry James

So many people place their lives on hold while they strive for that better job, or ways to make more money. In the meantime, they do not live in the present and this precious time simply slips through their fingers – gone forever.

Practice Forgiveness:

To carry a grudge is like being stung to death by one bee. ~ William H. Walton

Some people sure can hold a grudge, can’t they? The sad part is – often times, simple things are blown out of proportion until everyone is wondering why they were mad in the first place. By then, the original reason is no longer the focus, because now “its the principle of the matter.” This is so crazy. Don’t carry around negative energy because of someone else. You deserve better.

Count Your Blessings:

Thank God every morning when you get up that you have something to do which must be done, whether you like it or not. ~ Charles Kingsley

Sometimes we get so caught up with the crap in life we forget to thank God simply for living. As it stands, you have another day to live; to say you’re sorry; to hug a loved one; or to simply hold your face to the sun. Be grateful for new opportunities; as well as second, third, and even forth chances.

Help Others:

The entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others. ~ John Andrew Holmes

We are so centered on our own lives we often forget the benefits of helping others. One fantastic benefit is we stop thinking of our own problems for a while (a welcomed relief). Secondly, we experience the satisfaction of positively impacting someone else. This is a win/win situation.

Have Faith:

Your faith is what you believe, not what you know. ~ John Lancaster Spalding

Many people kill their chances for a happier life before they can pursue it. They limit themselves with words like “I can’t”, “It’s too hard”, or “It’s not worth it. ” Don’t do this – you HAVE to believe!!!!

Rely On A Higher Power:

By learning to contact, listen to, and act on our intuition, we can directly connect to the higher power of the universe and allow it to become our guiding force. ~ Shakti Gawain

Personally, I believe in God. If you do not, then tap into whatever you do believe in. One gift we all receive is intuition or our ‘gut reaction.’ In our busy lives many people do not use this gift, so they are not in tune or ignore the signs being signaled. One thing I’ve learned over the years, my gut reactions are almost always right. Learn to tune into yours and take advantage of this precious gift. You’ll save yourself some future grief if you do.

Be Grateful:

Fear of trouble, present and future, often blinds us to the numerous small blessings we enjoy, silencing our prayers of praise and thanksgiving. ~ Author Unknown

Simply put: If you think you have problems in life, I guarantee there is someone worse off. Find things to be grateful for in your life while you strive for better. You’ll experience more contentment than you ever thought possible.

Know Yourself:

Ninety percent of the world’s woe comes from people not knowing themselves, their abilities, their frailties, and even their real virtues. Most of us go almost all the way through life as complete strangers to ourselves. ~ Sydney J. Harris

There are so many people who do not know what they want in life. The key here is to pay close attention to what makes you happy, stressed, etc….. I recommend keeping a notebook to jot down notes. You’ll learn more about yourself than you ever cared to know.

Accept Yourself:

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Finally, if you do not like yourself or cannot accept yourself, how do you expect others to? Often times, we give away our power by letting others dictate how we should feel. Be determined to keep your power. You DECIDE.

These inspirational quotes to live by should serve as your guide. Just remember this – some effort is better than no effort. If you start and stumble – it’s okay. Every effort you put forth is progress. Positive changes do not occur overnight; however, you will notice a shift in direction with every day that passes. Just keep at it, because better things await you.