200+ Quotes & Sayings By Toni Sorenson

Toni Sorenson is a Christian fiction author and wife and mom of four. She lives in Oregon and spends time with her family and can be found at www.tossupwiththesunshine.com.

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Certain people will be upset when you speak the truth. They might get mad. They might get really mad. That's because they are still living the lie you've exposed. Stay strong. Speak truth. Do not allow yourself to get pulled back into their lie just to make others happy and yourself miserable. You are free. Stay free. Toni Sorenson
I do not know the answers to life's hard questions,...
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I do not know the answers to life's hard questions, but I do know the One who knows them and that's sufficient...for now. Toni Sorenson
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The truest of all truths is this: You are a child of God. Out of more than six billion people on earth now, He knows your name, what you fear and what you revere. He cares about the things you care about. He wants your happiness and success, and will reach to the farthest corner of the universe to see that you obtain your noblest dreams. Toni Sorenson
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God is not someone you meet when you die. His smiling face will be the first and the most familiar to greet you on the other side of mortality. You’ll recognize Him and know in your heart of hearts that you’re not entering a new sphere, but returning home to the place you’ve always belonged. Toni Sorenson
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Every human being has divinity encased within its spirit and it is the task of its creator as well as itself to set it free. No human being is an end product, every being still breathing is a creation still under creation. Toni Sorenson
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The most destructive thing we can possibly do in life is to make another person doubt his worth and identity as a child of God. The very most productive thing we can do is to help ourselves and others realize that as children of God, our worth is infinite. Toni Sorenson
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You were born into this life equipped to succeed. You are a part of God’s perfect plan. Yes, you. The plan would not be perfect if you were missing. Think about that. You matter more than you know. Toni Sorenson
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We are in God’s hands. We can’t come up with a surprise big enough or a sin vile enough to thwart His plan. If we allow Him to refine us we will inevitably end up free from the impurities that separate us from Him. Toni Sorenson
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No human mind can fully grasp the gift of Christ’s atonement, the vastness and inclusiveness of the act–but in the end, it comes down to just you and Jesus. You’ve come, and He’s met you with open arms–and now it’s just between the two of you. Toni Sorenson
Focus on the win and you lose the battle, focus...
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Focus on the win and you lose the battle, focus on the battle and you win. Toni Sorenson
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Happiness isn’t the reward we retrieve after a long struggle. It arrives daily, in those clear moments when our hearts are tender, pricked by the embrace of a loved one, the beauty of a single flower, the majesty of the world in which we are central. Look over your shoulder at how far you’ve come and all the good things you’ve experienced and that is when you will see the smiling face of happiness. Toni Sorenson
Some of the most memorable paths I've taken have been...
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Some of the most memorable paths I've taken have been detours. Toni Sorenson
I can only change the world by changing myself.
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I can only change the world by changing myself. Toni Sorenson
It may seem that you are on the path alone,...
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It may seem that you are on the path alone, but the light that guides you is coming from somewhere. Trust your every step because none of us walk this journey alone. Toni Sorenson
Oh, child, my child, if only you realized who you...
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Oh, child, my child, if only you realized who you truly are. Toni Sorenson
Miracles happen when dreamers take action.
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Miracles happen when dreamers take action. Toni Sorenson
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Don’t you dare focus your energy on the 99 reasons something can’t be done. Focus on the one thing you can do and the 99 won’t matter. Toni Sorenson
The world is yours the moment you follow your own...
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The world is yours the moment you follow your own dreams. Toni Sorenson
Dreams grow bigger and bolder every time you nourish them.
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Dreams grow bigger and bolder every time you nourish them. Toni Sorenson
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A thought enters your brain and lasts an average of five seconds. The only way to keep it is to grab hold of it and claim it. The same applies to dreams. We forget most of our dreams because we never take the actions needed to make them our own. Toni Sorenson
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They said she could not do it. But she didn’t listen so when she did it. And when they stood in awe, she did not hear their applause. The only validation she needed came from the voice inside her head. The voice that had always been there saying, “You got this. Toni Sorenson
Scrub your brain of any thoughts that don’t serve you,...
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Scrub your brain of any thoughts that don’t serve you, and to fill your mind with fresh, clean thinking that instills confidence, commitment, and ultimate success. Toni Sorenson
A dark thought will never lead you to the light...
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A dark thought will never lead you to the light because darkness is terrified of light. Toni Sorenson
I challenge you to make your life the masterpiece you...
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I challenge you to make your life the masterpiece you want to paint, the novel you want to read, the day you want to wake to. Toni Sorenson
The human spirit carries a torch called hope.
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The human spirit carries a torch called hope. Toni Sorenson
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Let go and let God. Don’t dwell on your past mistakes. When you do that, your past keeps you from moving forward. The wonder of the Atonement is that you don’t have to be the same person you were yesterday, last year or even a minute ago. Through Christ, and through the power of repentance, you are continually being reborn. Toni Sorenson
Inevitably, mistakes are going to happen, sin is going to...
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Inevitably, mistakes are going to happen, sin is going to win a round or two in the battle of life, but there is always, always, always a way back because Jesus Christ has our backs. Toni Sorenson
It does not matter where you are–from this very moment...
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It does not matter where you are–from this very moment on you choose the direction of your life. Toni Sorenson
When we take our doubts and questions to Christ, we...
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When we take our doubts and questions to Christ, we get truthful answers. We get complete answers. We get the love, wisdom, and support we need. Toni Sorenson
Positive minds full of faith and hope produce positive lives.
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Positive minds full of faith and hope produce positive lives. Toni Sorenson
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An attitude adjustment from the inside out is what it will take to get you to change direction. The truth is God is on your side, no matter how far you’ve wandered. He still loves you. He still needs you. Your sins don’t define you. He does. Toni Sorenson
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Life isn’t about being perfect; it’s about improving. It’s not about achieving more, acquiring more, or even about actually being more. It’s about becoming better…better than you were. Toni Sorenson
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You’re a child of God. You don’t need to ever struggle with feelings of inferiority or defeat. You might make mistakes and find yourself off the straight and narrow path from time to time. No fears. No despair. Just turn around in the road and head back toward home. I promise you that Christ will be your willing guide. Toni Sorenson
To step into God’s will is a step into a...
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To step into God’s will is a step into a different realm, even though your feet remain on firma terra. Toni Sorenson
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Are you aware of who you really are in relationship to the very God who created the Universe, who scattered the stars and aligned the planets? Only to those who remember and realize that they are literally spirit children of a God who knows and loves them, can the fire of refinement be welcome. Otherwise, pain and adversity are just that, pain and adversity. Fire doesn’t purify; it only burns. Toni Sorenson
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We are spiritual children of God the Father. We preach it. We sing it. But do we really understand it? Sometimes it’s easy to tell others they are loved, but not so easy to believe it of ourselves – not because we don’t think God loves His children, but because we may feel undeserving of His love. The adversary loves to remind us who we are not. Not pretty. Not smart. Not strong. But God would not have sacrificed His Son to save us if we aren’t worth saving. Toni Sorenson
When God holds the Crayons you can expect a masterpiece.
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When God holds the Crayons you can expect a masterpiece. Toni Sorenson
Strength comes from struggle. When you learn to see your...
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Strength comes from struggle. When you learn to see your struggles as opportunities to become stronger, better, wiser, then your thinking shifts from "I can't do this" to "I must do this. Toni Sorenson
You alone have the power to determine your value. Don’t...
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You alone have the power to determine your value. Don’t let somebody else paste a discount sticker on you. You’re priceless. Toni Sorenson
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If you have a painting in you, paint. If you have a song to sing, sing. Don’t judge your creation. Just create it. Banish doubt and fear and step out of your own way if you have to. Write if you’re a writer and invent if you’re an inventor. Do what you were born to do. Only then will you know a remarkable life. Toni Sorenson
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Today is a gift that will be taken from you at day's end. Don't waste a moment, a chance, a lesson. You'll never live today again. Toni Sorenson
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Success goes to the ones who do. Get up. Show up. Throw up if you have to. Do it afraid, but do it no matter. Toni Sorenson
How we feel is not who we are. We might...
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How we feel is not who we are. We might feel like failures, but as long as we are still trying, we are not failures. We are works in progress. Toni Sorenson
The path you walk today will determine where you are...
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The path you walk today will determine where you are tomorrow. Toni Sorenson
The only way the journey ends is if you stop...
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The only way the journey ends is if you stop moving. Toni Sorenson
The path that reveals itself to you is the path...
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The path that reveals itself to you is the path you are meant to take. Toni Sorenson
Sometimes the steepest, most challenging and most rewarding paths in...
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Sometimes the steepest, most challenging and most rewarding paths in life are not meant to be walked, but crawled. Toni Sorenson
The easy path is seldom the right path.
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The easy path is seldom the right path. Toni Sorenson
The easy path will seldom lead where you need to...
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The easy path will seldom lead where you need to go. Toni Sorenson
The path you do not take today is the path...
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The path you do not take today is the path you will regret not taking tomorrow. Toni Sorenson
Where you dare to venture where you have not gone...
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Where you dare to venture where you have not gone before, you will return somehow changed. Toni Sorenson
Treasures are not found where many feet have trampled. They...
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Treasures are not found where many feet have trampled. They are found along the paths that no one else has taken...yet. Toni Sorenson
Sometimes the only path we can maneuver is from the...
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Sometimes the only path we can maneuver is from the bed to the bathroom. That's okay. Let your journey be what it is . Just keep moving. Toni Sorenson
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We navigate many paths each day, but how many sooth our souls and nourish our senses? Be aware of where you walk because the path you take can change your very essence. Toni Sorenson
Nature makes the best paths that leads to the best...
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Nature makes the best paths that leads to the best places. Toni Sorenson
The journey isn't the vista at the end, it's the...
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The journey isn't the vista at the end, it's the ever changing view along the way. Toni Sorenson
A wolf searches the path for prey that has paused....
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A wolf searches the path for prey that has paused. Keep moving. Toni Sorenson
You do not have to know which path you must...
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You do not have to know which path you must take. That's not how life works. You simply must be curious and daring enough to take a step into the unknown. That's how you come to know. Toni Sorenson
The weight you life is not nearly as heavy as...
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The weight you life is not nearly as heavy as the weigh you carry. Toni Sorenson
The weight you lift is not nearly as heavy as...
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The weight you lift is not nearly as heavy as the weight you carry. Toni Sorenson
Not all paths offer a vista. But every path offers...
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Not all paths offer a vista. But every path offers a lesson. Toni Sorenson
Pay attention to every person who crosses your path today....
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Pay attention to every person who crosses your path today. They are there for a reason. Toni Sorenson
I did not find my way out of the darkness...
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I did not find my way out of the darkness until I admitted I was lost. Toni Sorenson
If you do not direct your path, the world will....
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If you do not direct your path, the world will. Don't ever let anyone make you go where you do not want to be. Toni Sorenson
How do you choose your paths? Who says you do?...
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How do you choose your paths? Who says you do? Sometimes the path chooses you. Toni Sorenson
The secret is not following the right path, it's following...
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The secret is not following the right path, it's following that right path to the end. Don't quit, my friend, until you've arrived. Toni Sorenson
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The path back home is often the most difficult journey of all. Toni Sorenson
You don't get strong by standing at the finish line,...
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You don't get strong by standing at the finish line, you get strong with every step you take to get there. Toni Sorenson
You will never get to a new place by walking...
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You will never get to a new place by walking an old path. Toni Sorenson
The springboard for your success is between your ears.
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The springboard for your success is between your ears. Toni Sorenson
Success does just happen. It happens to those who desire,...
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Success does just happen. It happens to those who desire, plan and work for it. Toni Sorenson
What makes you different is the exact thing that makes...
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What makes you different is the exact thing that makes you irreplaceable. Toni Sorenson
The answer is in your dreams, the ones you dream...
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The answer is in your dreams, the ones you dream while you’re asleep and the ones you dream while you’re awake. Toni Sorenson
Stop thinking. Start Dreaming.
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Stop thinking. Start Dreaming. Toni Sorenson
Your moment is now. Claim it!
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Your moment is now. Claim it! Toni Sorenson
Dreams are woven with threads of truth.
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Dreams are woven with threads of truth. Toni Sorenson
Let them see you cry. Let them see you sweat....
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Let them see you cry. Let them see you sweat. Let them see you bleed. Those three drops make you human. Never fear to show your humanity. It’s the bravest act of all. Toni Sorenson
Don’t count your dollars to see how rich you are....
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Don’t count your dollars to see how rich you are. Count your memories. Count your friends. Count the hugs you get every day. Count what really matters. Toni Sorenson
Sometimes just getting up and moving is victory enough.
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Sometimes just getting up and moving is victory enough. Toni Sorenson
Fitness means you “fit” into the life that you desire.
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Fitness means you “fit” into the life that you desire. Toni Sorenson
Your brain with all its parts, exists to keep you...
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Your brain with all its parts, exists to keep you safe, but your mind, with all your memories and intuition, exists to help you soar. Toni Sorenson
An abundant life is one where we are physically strong,...
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An abundant life is one where we are physically strong, mentally sound, and spiritually aflame. I Toni Sorenson
Safeguarding our health will allow us to fulfill our divine...
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Safeguarding our health will allow us to fulfill our divine potential and serve others more effectively. Toni Sorenson
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Jesus took care of himself. He ate healthy food. He rested when he was weary. He sought time alone when he needed to recharge. He laughed with his friends. He wept when he was sad. He walked long distances and climbed hills and moved. From barren wilderness to unpredictable waters, he spent the majority of his time outside in nature. He loved wholeheartedly. He served others. He cooked. He studied and learned and grew in wisdom. Jesus cared for himself physically, mentally and spiritually. To be aligned with him, we must do no less. Toni Sorenson
We forget that the power of God isn’t in a...
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We forget that the power of God isn’t in a weapon or a leader, but within us. Toni Sorenson
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Figure out your passion. What floats your boat, rings your bell, lights your tree? A life without passion is possible, but not desirable. Have you really lived at all if you have not lived with passion? Without it would a masterpiece be possible? I don’t think so. With purpose, cause and passion, there is no way the end you envision will not become the reality you live. Toni Sorenson
Take a discovery walk today to find what's missing in...
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Take a discovery walk today to find what's missing in your life. There's peace in the whisper of the wind, hope in the sun smiling from behind clouds, strength in every step forward. You can do it! Toni Sorenson
Until you believe you can do it, it's going to...
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Until you believe you can do it, it's going to be difficult to convince anyone else you can do it. Toni Sorenson
Let your past propel you forward, not hold you back.
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Let your past propel you forward, not hold you back. Toni Sorenson
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Never allow anyone or anything to demise or dull your truest identity. Hurtful words and harsh judgments have no impact when your north star, your guiding light, shines from the center of your chest and beats from your own truest heart. Toni Sorenson
Every thought you cultivate is a brushstroke on the canvas...
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Every thought you cultivate is a brushstroke on the canvas of your life. Your life then, is an outer picture of your inner thoughts. Toni Sorenson
Your future is brighter than your past was dark.
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Your future is brighter than your past was dark. Toni Sorenson
Unhappiness comes when we feel helpless. Hope comes the minute...
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Unhappiness comes when we feel helpless. Hope comes the minute we decide we are not. Toni Sorenson
You are beyond worth and your potential to change is...
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You are beyond worth and your potential to change is in your next thought. Toni Sorenson
Progress isn't about how fast or how far you are...
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Progress isn't about how fast or how far you are moving, it's about the direction your heart and body is pointed. Keep those aimed at your truest north and you'll get to where you want to be. Toni Sorenson
I promise you that the moment you unwaveringly commit to...
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I promise you that the moment you unwaveringly commit to your own vision, seen and unseen powers will unite to make that vision a reality. Toni Sorenson
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Our lives reflect our inner image. If we think we’re worth it, that worth will manifest in our lives. If we think we’re not worthy, we’ll live in lack. Believe your worth it and you will become worth it. Toni Sorenson
Regardless of your past, of your own beliefs, I promise...
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Regardless of your past, of your own beliefs, I promise you that you are worthy of the remarkable life you so want to live. Toni Sorenson
Dreams are blueprints and what good are blueprints until a...
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Dreams are blueprints and what good are blueprints until a carpenter goes to work? Dream big, and bold and brazen, but then get off your butt and do the work to realize your own dreams. Toni Sorenson