If we’re not the one driving our dreams forward, who is? If we don’t figure out how to change jobs, eat healthily, date, fall and stay in love, who will come save us? No one. But, then again, no one should, right? The are, after all, our dreams. Lauren Handel Zander
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In the same way that we can’t save ourselves from the mistakes we make, we also can’t save the world from our own mistakes. Take a look at our world today. People are in a condition of neglect and despair because they don’t believe in themselves, don’t believe in their dreams, and don’t believe in their leaders. We all have to do our part, but if we don’t have the heart to move forward when times get tough, who will?

Source: Maybe Its You: Cut The Crap. Face Your Fears. Love Your Life.

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