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Why settle for a lesser vision? When you are destiny for greatness!Lailah Gifty Akita
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The day you start trusting the people who think you are right, then the people who are actually right, you are on your way down.EverSkeptic
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Beware trying to iron out all your quirks, perceived flaws and doubts. It's often these things that help you find strength, compassion, empathy for others and heart.Rasheed Ogunlaru
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My former identity was lying around, somewhere, fragmented and buried, like shards from an earlier civilization.Laurie Nadel
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Most females are dissatisfied with how they look and battle with countless insecurities, not realizing that you look most beautiful when you think you don’t. I wish that women and girls all over the world knew just how uniquely beautiful that we ALL are. Loving yourself for who YOU are is empowering! There’s great freedom in being unbothered by other people’s opinion of you.Stephanie Lahart
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You are magnificent beyond measure, perfect in your imperfections, and wonderfully made.Abiola Abrams
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Because of self-doubt, the fear of failure, or laziness, most people usually bite off way less than they can chew.Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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If a woman tells you how terrible she looks, sincerely deny it, even if you agree.Matshona Dhliwayo
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If you tend to a flower, it will bloom, no matter how many weeds surround it.Matshona Dhliwayo
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So what if you have stretch marks. So what if you have cellulite. So what if you don’t have a big butt. So what if you don’t have large breasts. So what if you don’t have flawless skin. So what if you don’t have a body that other people deem to be perfect. So what! Don’t allow people to define YOUR beauty. Hold your head up high and know who YOU are! DO NOT EVER allow anybody to make you feel as if you’re NOT enough. You ARE enough! BELIEVE that.Stephanie Lahart
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I am art. I am authentic. I am love. I am me.Malebo Sephodi
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We are all valuable. Humanity needs our individual services.Lailah Gifty Akita
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Believe in YourselfWhy must we see something to believe in its existence? The wind itself cannot be seen by man, but all have felt it's gentle touch and watched the mighty trees bow as it swept past. We cannot see love yet its nurturing warmth is the essence of our being and sorrow can touch our very soul. For remorse is like a ripple on the ocean, once given it remains only in the heart of the receiver. Yet all of these cannot be seen only felt. Why then do you doubt your self-worth? For though it cannot cast a reflection in the mirror you have only to look in the eyes of those you love to See it clearly. Prologue To Kiss a KingTo Kiss a King Copyright © 2017 by Julie Brookshier and Robin WoodsAll rights reserved. Except for use in a review, the reproduction or use of this work in whole or in part in any form is forbidden without written permission of one or more of the authors. This is a fictional work. Names, characters, places, and events are merely the product of the authors' imaginations or used fictitiously, purely for entertainment purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living, dead, or undead or any business establishments, events or places past, present, or future, is entirely coincidental. .Grace Willows
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There's a difference between disclosing that which is only your business and hiding away from the world and not seeing, shining and sharing your magic.Rasheed Ogunlaru
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Be the greatest thing that has ever happened to you.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Blessed is the person who desired to read the Holy Scriptures. It’s brings great reward to those who believe, trust and obey the Holy instructions.Lailah Gifty Akita
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Children of God, Children of the light.Lailah Gifty Akita
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If you can dream it, you can make it a reality. The possibility lies in your ability, enthusiasm and hardwork to realise it.Lailah Gifty Akita
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Stand up for yourself by not standing yourself up.Gina Greenlee
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You are never late in the pursuit of the dreams. Once you recognised your dreams and visions. You must reach out passionately to fulfill them.Lailah Gifty Akita
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In all spheres of life, there are constraints. You have to develop your own strategy to overcome each constraint.Lailah Gifty Akita
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When enforcing our boundaries, first and foremost, we are caring for ourselves, but we are also helping others to have a clear understanding of what we consider acceptable behavior. We are reflecting back to them what is not acceptable and, therefore, providing them an opportunity to consider that information and make necessary changes.Peggi Speers
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If you place two flowers in the same vase, they will not argue over who is more beautiful.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Keep on exploring. Keep on evolving. Keep on experimenting.Lailah Gifty Akita
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The uniqueness of different colours represents the uniqueness of individuals!Lailah Gifty Akita
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Love thy soul, manifest thy lightLailah Gifty Akita
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Never seek to please anyone. Seek to evolve thyself.Lailah Gifty Akita
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You can capable of heroic deeds. Think well of yourself and act positively.Lailah Gifty Akita
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You have great talents. Aim for God best for your life.Lailah Gifty Akita
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God doesn't need me to believe in Him. Believing in myself satisfies him just as much.Euphoria Godsent
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Every victory won was first won spiritually!Lailah Gifty Akita
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Life gives us many test. We must graciously take each test!Lailah Gifty Akita
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If you are going to be successful in creating the life of your dreams, you have to believe that you are capable of making it happen. Whether you call it self-esteem, self-confidence or self-assurance, it is a deep-seated belief that you have what it takes; the abilities, inner resources, talents and skills to create your desired results.Auliq Ice
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You can actually overcome all the limitations of life and achieve your dreams, if you don't give up too early.Lailah Gifty Akita
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Everyone at some point in life have faced rejection and failure, it is part of the process to self realisation.Lailah Gifty Akita
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Inherent within your soul is a greater light, recognize and radiate it.Lailah Gifty Akita
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The path of light is self awaken.Lailah Gifty Akita
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Though you are as a drop in the ocean, without you, the universe would be empty.Matshona Dhliwayo
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If you have never seen a masterpiece, look in the mirror.Matshona Dhliwayo
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The greatest privileges: You are saved. You are a child of Most High God.You are co-heirs with Christ.You share in Christ suffering, life adversities. You share in Christ glory, strength of will and survival of life's difficulties.Lailah Gifty Akita
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Self-love is self liberationLailah Gifty Akita
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Healthy self-esteem rests upon a strong foundation of core values and an inclination to act and speak in alignment with those values.Susan C. Young
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Take deliberate steps to retrain your brain and turn your inner critic into an enthusiastic, devoted fan.Susan C. Young
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Focusing your energy on the things you don’t like about yourself is self-sabotage and defeating. When you re-direct all that energy into a more positive direction, you will feel the shift instantly to improve your self-esteem and attitude.Susan C. Young
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It is hard to earn the respect of others when you do not respect yourself. Others may find it difficult to enjoy your company if you do not enjoy your own.Susan C. Young
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Popularity does not equal respect. It is not only kids who will do what they think they must to fit in and be popular–adults do it too.Susan C. Young
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Wouldn’t you rather have the respect of your friends and colleagues than succumb to pressure to do and say things that are out of character in order to feel accepted? You can overcome this habit simply by learning to say “no.Susan C. Young
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Become your own best friend–smile and say “I love you” to yourself occasionally.Susan C. Young
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Living in integrity with one’s principles that are held in high regard engenders respect–both from others and self.Susan C. Young
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It is human nature for self-doubt to occasionally creep in and take up residence. It happens to even the most successful people among us.Susan C. Young
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We all go through times of self-doubt, times when we may question our abilities and hope we can live up to the expectations of others.Susan C. Young
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What we often forget is that most everyone else has dealt with the same struggles and uncertainties. You get to pick your response when this doubt creeps in. Will you allow it to undermine your confidence, or instead, choose to look at it objectively?Susan C. Young
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With an objective eye, take an inventory of your successes and enlist the honest feedback of a trusted and respected mentor or peer. Chances are they see you in a better light than you see yourself!Susan C. Young
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Be mindful to love and appreciate yourself and become your own champion. This healthy and loving relationship will be felt when people meet you.Susan C. Young
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Being healthy, balanced, and positive is key to making a positive first impression. How you feel about yourself sets the tone for how other people feel about you too.Susan C. Young
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A high self-esteem can quickly deteriorate into egotism, arrogance, and an over-confidence that can backfire and turn people off.Susan C. Young
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Your healthy self-esteem is one of the most significant and powerful drivers in your life. It drives your perceptions, attitudes, opinions, relationships, communications, and your decisions.Susan C. Young
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When you feel great about you, personal qualities radiate that make you more attractive and compelling to others.Susan C. Young
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Healthy self-esteem is a commanding and powerful influence, so isn’t it worth diving in deeper to ensure that you do everything possible to make your sense of self healthy, beneficial, and whole?Susan C. Young
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While developing a healthy self-esteem is a lifetime learning process, you can take daily steps to enjoy a confident sense of well-being beginning tody.Susan C. Young
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When you have a healthy self-esteem, qualities such as likeability, confidence, trustworthiness, compassion, sense of humor, empathy, and optimism all serve to make you more interesting and successful. But unfortunately, we sometimes get in our own way .. .Susan C. Young
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I can. .. I can't. How do you speak to yourself? Do you ever feel as though you have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other? And they continually argue over your self-worth, competence, and personal value? Which one usually wins the debate?Susan C. Young
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Your inner critic is that voice in your head that second-guesses your choices, doubts your abilities, judges your appearance, criticizes you at every turn, and tries to convince you that you are never good enough.Susan C. Young
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The voice of the inner critic is mean, unforgiving, punishing, and downright hurtful. When you allow it to run roughshod over your happiness and emotional well-being, it can wreak havoc on your peace of mind and leave you feeling anxious, fearful, and depleted.Susan C. Young
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Demoralizing self-talk leads to a self-destructive mindset, making everything in life more difficult. Not only that, how you feel about yourself oozes out of your pores and makes a bad impression on others.Susan C. Young
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We all can give in to our inner critic. I don’t know about you, but I would never allow anyone to speak to me the way I speak to myself! I wouldn’t be their friend!Susan C. Young
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If you wouldn’t want to hang out with someone who was constantly bashing you with a barrage of belittling insults, why would you allow them to live in your head?Susan C. Young
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You can take your power back and silence the criticism and lies NOW!Susan C. Young
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Notice what your inner critic is saying, and issue a cease and desist! Regain control. Resist, and refuse to listen.Susan C. Young
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Be nice to yourself... It's hard to be happy when someone is mean to you all the time.Christine Arylo
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Perfection isn't necessarily found only in publicly accepted trends. Perfection is found in self.Nike Thaddeus
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Confidence is not about being self-centered. It's about being emotionally centered, so you can better see other people.Karen C. Eddington
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Never let your desire for love override your sense of self and value.Izey Victoria Odiase
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The mere fact that I exist means that I deserve to be here and to express myself any damn why I please.Euphoria Godsent
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Dignity is a quiet strength which reflects your deep honor and self-respect. It is a gracious pride without narcissistic projection and portrays a calm awareness and generosity of spirit regardless of the environment or circumstances.Susan C. Young
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You will be stuck with you for the rest of your life so learn to be your own best friend. Take a moment, look at yourself in the mirror, and say, “I love you.” It feels awkward at first. Do it anyway. Begin a great friendship with YOU!Susan C. Young
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Do you see dignity & grace as a state of emotional and spiritual being or a physical projection of courage and class? Perhaps they describe both.Susan C. Young
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The radiance of dignity and grace creates a profound elegance which exists whether anyone is watching or not.Susan C. Young
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Likened to “still waters run deep, ” a dignified person is able to call upon their wisdom and experience to discern a situation and expertly navigate it with grace.Susan C. Young
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Grounded by healthy self-esteem and personal self-worth, this admirable character quality can inspire awe and reverence.Susan C. Young
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Dignity is an inherent value and human virtue which represents the best of mankind.Susan C. Young
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Dignity is a gracious pride without narcissistic projection. It portrays a calm confidence and awareness regardless of the environment or circumstances.Susan C. Young
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In spite of the circumstance, a person who abides in dignity and grace will use the lessons learned as ballast for their ship as they sail through stormy waters–taking the wisdom gained from life and using it to anchor their confidence.Susan C. Young
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Gracious pride is a powerful motivator and an exceptional quality. It drives a person to strive for excellence, keep promises, not give up, be more resilient, maintain optimism, and hold their head high while enduring challenge and change.Susan C. Young
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Dignity is pride’s barometer.Susan C. Young
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With awareness and practice, even the most awkward people can learn how to be both fluid and purposeful in their bearing.Susan C. Young
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A wonderful place to start is to seek role models who exemplify this way of being and try their style on for size.Susan C. Young
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Grace is an attitude of generosity toward our fellow humans. We are not easily offended and do not look to judge and label others. With a spirit of graciousness, we are amiable, benevolent, and charitable.Susan C. Young
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Dignity impacts everything in your life. It affects the quality of your internal world for how you see, feel, and think about yourself.Susan C. Young
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Dignity impacts the quality of your external world in your relationships, communications, and interactions.Susan C. Young
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Dignity impacts how you are perceived and received when making a first impression.Susan C. Young
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If you haven't learned to love yourself you are in reality living a lie proclaiming to be in love with someone else.Donavan Nelson Butler
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While there will always be someone who may dislike you, there are others who will like you for who you are.Shahla Khan
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I cannot imagine a sentence more severe than a person limited not by his or her own abilities but by the opinions and expectations of others. And having been made to organize in such a way, comes the remuneration, but no penance or escape.Noorilhuda
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Hang on! Don’t give up.Lailah Gifty Akita
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Keep dreaming big. You have a great glorious future.Lailah Gifty Akita
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Do not underrate yourself trying to be somebody else.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Allow people to walk all over your carpet, not all over you.Matshona Dhliwayo
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Practice positive and affirming self-talk.Susan C. Young
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Identify confident people whom you admire and respect and notice what they do differently to project such confidence. Learn by observing role models.Susan C. Young