13 Quotes & Sayings By Shannon Tanner

Shannon lives in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, with her husband and two children. She is a full-time homemaker, full-time writer, and part-time school teacher. She loves spending time with her family and friends and traveling as much as possible. You can visit her at www.shanntanner.com , on Facebook , or on Twitter ~~~~~ **In addition to being a published author, Shannon is a musician as well Read more

Check out her YouTube channel for some of her original music, as well as some videos of performances by other local musicians. ~~~ Shannon's Books:

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We are all creative, from the mother adding an extra pinch of garlic to her meal, to the entrepreneur launching a brand new product, to the business consultant who creates a more effective way for corporate departments to communicate. The call requires creativity. Shannon Tanner
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Public success flourishes when we uphold private order. Shannon Tanner
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When identity is based on outward titles, material possessions, academic achievements or even relationship status, we place ourselves in a very fragile state. Until we are simply “enough” because of who we are “being” and not because of what we are “doing, ” our self-esteem and worth will continue to be “tossed to and fro, ” as our outer conditions are subject to change. Shannon Tanner
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It's not about changing "them, " it's about healing YOU. Shannon Tanner
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A mind cluttered with past thoughts, old conversations and unhealed wounds can only serve to drag us down and compromise our ability to live free. Shannon Tanner
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Let your power to simply “BE” inspire others to do the same. Shannon Tanner
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Shame is a destroyer of self-worth. Shannon Tanner
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Self-forgiveness is a daily practice of the humble, strong and mentally sane. It is an intentional preservation of inner-peace and a reflection of a healthy self-concept. Shannon Tanner
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When we are driven by ego and a relentless need to succeed, it’s easy to blindly neglect the relationships, self-care and truth that will create joy and authentic fulfillment in our lives. Shannon Tanner
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Immature people want quick fixes; they are the all or nothing thinkers. Evolving adults know that lasting change means being committed to the small daily steps over the long-term, deliberate journey. Shannon Tanner
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Surrender is when we come to the end of our struggle with ourselves and God can begin. Surrender is acknowledging that we need Divine Intervention; we don’t know it all, we do not see what God sees. When we give ourselves the first 15 minutes of the first hour of the day, to pray, meditate, read, journal, reflect, silently inquire after God, we set the tone for clear thinking throughout our day. - SHANNON TANNER. Shannon Tanner
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Surrender is when we stop toiling and striving and we begin receiving and arriving. Nothing is more beautiful to experience than the inner rest that follows surrender. Shannon Tanner