100 Quotes About Soul-Searching

Our lives and our perspective of them change over time. Sometimes we take a step back and look at the big picture, while other times we might take a step forward and see things in new ways. So whether you’re feeling lost or confused, we’ve got the collection of wise and inspiring soul-searching quotes for you to peruse.

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Life is like a game of chess. To win you have to make a move. Knowing which move to make comes with IN-SIGHTand knowledge, and by learning the lessons that areacculated along the way. We become each and every piece within the game called life! Allan Rufus
So, this is my life. And I want you to...
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So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be. Stephen Chbosky
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The most inefficient and self-harming thing a person can do is go out looking for love. Let it find you when the time is right and you're out doing what you love to do. Only then will you find it in its truest form. A.J. Darkholme
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For someone who is far from God, silence is a difficult confrontation with his own self and with the rather dismal realities that are at the bottom of our soul. Hence, man enters a mentality that resembles a denial of reality. He gets drunk on all sorts of noises so as to forget who he is. Postmodern man seeks to anesthetize his own atheism. Robert Sarah
Life is like a sandwich! Birth as one slice, and...
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Life is like a sandwich! Birth as one slice, and death as the other. What you put in-between the slices is up to you. Is your sandwich tasty or sour? Allan Rufus.org Allan Rufus
Your actions show what you know, and your replies to...
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Your actions show what you know, and your replies to obstacles give clarity into what you will learn. Grace Sara
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If you take society’s definition of knowing oneself, you will become lost in the many translations. Grace Sara
Freedom wanders in the landscape of the mind, and nourishes...
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Freedom wanders in the landscape of the mind, and nourishes the deepest yearnings of the soul. Beth Kempton
Find your bones. Believe in what you are.
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Find your bones. Believe in what you are. Grace Sara
Surrendering is not giving up--it is gaining strength.
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Surrendering is not giving up--it is gaining strength. Grace Sara
Jealousy, and attempting to match others in life and stride,...
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Jealousy, and attempting to match others in life and stride, is self-abandonment. Grace Sara
Taking care of yourself will take care of more than...
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Taking care of yourself will take care of more than yourself. Grace Sara
Control is an illusion that you must give up.
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Control is an illusion that you must give up. Grace Sara
Forgiveness is a skill gained by those willing to change.
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Forgiveness is a skill gained by those willing to change. Grace Sara
To greet the present is to part with the past...
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To greet the present is to part with the past and future. Grace Sara
To act upon the outer world and change it, you...
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To act upon the outer world and change it, you must be first be fine to act upon yourself. Grace Sara
I don't know whether it is beautiful or sad, that...
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I don't know whether it is beautiful or sad, that I find such blissful happiness within the confines of my own mind, more so than I do in the reality that surrounds me. Kendal Rob
I am a world of uncertainties disguised as a girl.
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I am a world of uncertainties disguised as a girl. Nicole Lyons
When God takes out the trash, don't go digging back...
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When God takes out the trash, don't go digging back through it. Trust Him. Amaka Imani Nkosazana
She was a ray of sunshine, a warm summer rain,...
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She was a ray of sunshine, a warm summer rain, a bright fire on a cold winter’s day, and now she could be dead because she had tried to save the man she loved. Grace Willows
Oh honey, someday a real man is going to make...
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Oh honey, someday a real man is going to make you see stars and you won't even be looking at the sky." Excerpt from Grace Willow's Last Minute Bride Grace Willows
You are enough to drive a saint to madness or...
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You are enough to drive a saint to madness or a king to his knees. Grace Willows
You are enough to drive a saint to madness or...
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You are enough to drive a saint to madness or a king to his knees Excerpt from To Kiss a King by Grace WillowsComing this summer to Amazon Kindle and paperback. Grace Willows
The only recourse for an escape artist from world affairs...
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The only recourse for an escape artist from world affairs is to explore their inner sanctum where hopes, dreams, insecurities, and despair collide. Kilroy J. Oldster
If you feel alone take topic make conversation with your...
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If you feel alone take topic make conversation with your soul. it gives more positive attention to know who you are. Bhoopal M
Set your soul in search of th he truth.
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Set your soul in search of th he truth. Lailah Gifty Akita
Don't ever stop believing in your own transformation. It is...
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Don't ever stop believing in your own transformation. It is still happening even on days you may not realize it or feel like it. Lalah Delia
May you reach that level within, where you no longer...
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May you reach that level within, where you no longer allow your past or people with toxic intentions to negatively affect or condition you. Lalah Delia
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Sometimes you have to give up on people. Not because you don't care but because they don't. A person's actions will tell you everything you need to know. Love yourself enough to say goodbye to those who don't make time for you or don't know how to love you back. Let go of what hurts, even if it hurts to let go." ~ Jennifer Green Jennifer Green
Where does your soul walk? Does it walk in the...
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Where does your soul walk? Does it walk in the sunlit woods or hide in the shadowy forest? Seth Adam Smith
We were built differently, locate you own calling and explore...
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We were built differently, locate you own calling and explore it Sunday Adelaja
Self-pity is spiritual suicide. It is an indefensible self-mutilation of...
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Self-pity is spiritual suicide. It is an indefensible self-mutilation of the soul. Anthon St. Maarten
That deep longing that you keep dismissing as impractical, may...
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That deep longing that you keep dismissing as impractical, may be the very thing your soul is calling you to do. Renae A. Sauter
I seem to know a lot about myself, but can’t...
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I seem to know a lot about myself, but can’t tell who I am. Stefan Emunds
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The soul is imbued with a yearning that is carried, like a torch, from incarnation to incarnation. It burns with a curiosity about life and it’s true identity. Souls live, strive, and evolve, driven to seeking the truth about the world and themselves. Stefan Emunds
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Don’t feel bad about feeling bad. Don’t be frightened of feeling afraid. Don’t be angry about getting angry. There is no need to give up when we are feeling depressed. Nor should we be dismayed at the grief which often accompanies the outgrowing of anything which needs outgrowing. We can be glad that our soul is speaking to us and pushing us onwards. We frequently need to persevere with a period of inner turmoil before the dust can settle and be swept out the door. . Donna Goddard
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Regarding beliefs and belief systems: We argue what and how we feel, rather than what we - actually - know or assume to be facts or factual evidence. Thus, it is justifiably prudent to challenge that which has been adopted or enforced by tradition. If such examination is discouraged by fearful tactics - we must not shy away from soulful searching. T.F. Hodge
Mind knows the questions, soul knows the answers.
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Mind knows the questions, soul knows the answers. Amit Ray
The expensive car you bought doesn’t matter, but the way...
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The expensive car you bought doesn’t matter, but the way you treated the salesman did. Sheila M. Burke
Dwelling on the past is like dragging a boat over...
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Dwelling on the past is like dragging a boat over dry land. Sheila M. Burke
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Taoism is simply the complete acceptance of yourself as you are right in this moment. It's about rolling with the changes, whether they are perceived as good or bad. Tao reminds us to live life through good actions (important for past karma and karma you are presently creating); through practicing things that engage our mind, body, and spirit. Sheila M. Burke
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You have the power to change the happiness level in someone’s life and in the process you change your mind-set and the level of your own happiness. Practicing kindness and compassion will change your life, your environment, your outlook on your future, and how you view what has happened in your past. Sheila M. Burke
When the ego is in the driver’s seat, we judge....
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When the ego is in the driver’s seat, we judge. When our spirit, our authentic self, is in control, we practice listening (without judging), compassion, and love Sheila M. Burke
It’s about letting yourself feel, but not wallow; it’s about...
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It’s about letting yourself feel, but not wallow; it’s about leaning into love, not fear, as the preferred force in your life. Sheila M. Burke
When you change the way you feel, it changes the...
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When you change the way you feel, it changes the way you think. When you change the way you think, you change the way you deal with everything in life. Sheila M. Burke
Everything is in the root. If you pick the weed...
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Everything is in the root. If you pick the weed without getting the root out of the soil, be assured, it is going to grow back. Sheila M. Burke
Sometimes you’re going to shine like the sun; sometimes you’re...
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Sometimes you’re going to shine like the sun; sometimes you’re going to crumble to pieces. Either way, it’s okay. Sheila M. Burke
You know that you won’t remain Centered all the time,...
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You know that you won’t remain Centered all the time, and it is a normal part of human life to drift left or right of Center sometimes. Sheila M. Burke
The expensive car you bought doesn’t matter, but the way...
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The expensive car you bought doesn’t matter, but the way you treated the sales man did. Sheila Burke
When the ego is in the driver’s seat, we judge....
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When the ego is in the driver’s seat, we judge. When our spirit, our authentic self, is in control, we practice listening (without judging), compassion, and love. Sheila Burke
When I think of Tao, I think of the artist...
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When I think of Tao, I think of the artist Bob Ross and his famous painting techniques. I can hear him say, “It’s your tree, you can make it look any way you want to. Sheila Burke
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Life is an all-encompassing art gallery. From the seasons ushering in change to the way a body moves during dance from the way one smile paints another to the waddle of a street rat — every facet of life is art in motion. Every time a bird takes flight from a branch the scene changes each time the winds shift brings new perspective. Sheila Burke
Enlightenment arrives like a thief in the middle of the...
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Enlightenment arrives like a thief in the middle of the dark night of the soul. Stefan Emunds
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Never forget that there is a soul within you, which loves you very much , only because it's you. Munia Khan
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Fairy tales and stories of fantasy bridge the gap and inspires the heart and mind wherever religious thought reaches its limits or meets a dead end. In other words, fairy tales are spiritual in nature, rising above set dogmas and traditions to provide a modern and universal spiritual nourishment for the human soul. Alaric Hutchinson
Even if I don't have wings to fly, I'll close...
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Even if I don't have wings to fly, I'll close my eyes and open my heart; then I'll make love my wings and hope the winds that give me flight. Imania Margria
The heart is a rare, unique treasure because it is...
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The heart is a rare, unique treasure because it is strong and vulnerable at the same time. It is strong in its persistence to sustain life, yet it is vulnerable to both emotional and physical wounds. Imania Margria
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Death, like so much in life, is a lesson, which must be understood and cherished, not feared; it is a rite of passage we all must encounter at one time or another; it helps build our character and makes us stronger if we can endure its painful aftermath. Imania Margria
Our past is what molds us into the person we...
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Our past is what molds us into the person we are today. It does not define us. Imania Margria
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It has been passed down in many texts of old and by the word of mouth; that no matter the strength of the weapons of man, there is only one thing powerful enough to defeat them all... The power of love. Imania Margria
Sometimes you just have to find the majesty in yourself...
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Sometimes you just have to find the majesty in yourself and other things to truly appreciate life. Imania Margria
Brilliance some are born with it, but others create it...
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Brilliance some are born with it, but others create it over time. It lightens the foulest of hearts and pierces the darkest of nights to lead us on the right path of our future destinies. Imania Margria
Let the beauty radiate from inside your heart to the...
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Let the beauty radiate from inside your heart to the outside world. Imania Margria
Secrets are a part of life. Their mysteries make our...
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Secrets are a part of life. Their mysteries make our world beautiful. Their depths inspire our hearts, intrigue our minds, and embrace our very souls. Imania Margria
As I explored my soul, now I know I have...
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As I explored my soul, now I know I have survived schizophrenia; hearing voices, reduced social engagement, emotional expression and lack of motivation. Lailah Gifty Akita
Into the wind we vary, Our hearts free of youth,...
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Into the wind we vary, Our hearts free of youth, Mold me into envy, If I can’t have your muse; Under toe, Walk to the throne, After centuries of life. Adrianna Stepiano
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I don't believe everything happens for a reason. But I still search for reasons anyway. It's like I don't want to admit that maybe everything really is totally random...that people are just molecules in the air, bumping into each other and floating away again."-p150, NOTES TO SELF Avery Sawyer
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If the whole world is in a rush and people are out of step with themselves, they fail to catch that quirky aura and that special quality of life that feeds our soul-searching frame of mind and that builds a coveted haven, giving recognition and self-reliance. ("The unbearable heaviness of being”) Erik Pevernagie
The soul is a cloister, its parameters frame both realized...
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The soul is a cloister, its parameters frame both realized and failed dreams. Kilroy J. Oldster
The things I carry are my thoughts. That's it. They...
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The things I carry are my thoughts. That's it. They are the only weight. My thoughts determine whether I am free and light or burdened. Kamal Ravikant
I slept under the moonlight and set my soul free,...
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I slept under the moonlight and set my soul free, caged within jars like fireflies". Prajakta Mhadnak
I wish to offer the world more than just beauty...
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I wish to offer the world more than just beauty and plastic moments. I wish to offer the world depth, conversation, poetry and wisdom. I hope you do not deny me when I open these doors. Maria Elena
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There is one truth that we all are born with, The Death. In between the birth and the death, we are given an opportunity to seek the source of the ultimate truth. But the distractions and our ego often limits our existence to our shape and intellect, which grows with time but just like desires to live more. AnkitMishra
Where does your soul walk?
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Where does your soul walk? Seth Adam Smith
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The ongoing struggle to achieve a profound harmony between the deepest and most conflicting impulses of human beings instates the murkiness of my soul. The battle against the amorphousness of sin and depravity, and seeking unity and clarity, trace their origins to the primeval fire that launched humanity. This ancient warfare for control of the soul allows me to create myself. Because of the primordial inconsistences between ecstasy and reason, I am the repentant artist of my being. I am a beardless, sensuous, and androgynous sculptor, the redeemer and the transformer of my naked self. Kilroy J. Oldster
Give yourself permission to let it hurt but also allow...
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Give yourself permission to let it hurt but also allow yourself the permission to let it heal. Nikki Rowe
You’re an immortal, divine being. A little god, and yet,...
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You’re an immortal, divine being. A little god, and yet, you toil like a slave. Isn’t that hilarious? Stefan Emunds
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How many infinite lives have been lived since man first had consciousness or awareness of his soul? And how many of those souls have stared up at the stars in wonder; pondered the meaning of their existence, the meaning of life, the thoughts of their ancestors, dreamed of the futures of his offspring and the purpose of all that is man? How long will we wander before the truth is found? Morris R. Gates
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The word pneuma (breath) shares its origins with the word psyche; they are both considered words for soul. So when there is song in a tale or mythos, we know that the gods are being called upon to breathe their wisdom and power into the matter at hand. We know then that the forces are at work in the spirit world, busy crafting soul. Unknown
I am filled with truth at my center where I...
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I am filled with truth at my center where I once held shame. Maureen Brady
Do you think your soul is more beautiful than your...
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Do you think your soul is more beautiful than your body? Tamara Stamenkovic
Life without a Soul is like a universe without the...
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Life without a Soul is like a universe without the stars Armin Houman
In the struggle between the “needs” of the soul and...
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In the struggle between the “needs” of the soul and the “wants” of the body, satisfy the soul first for it carries also the riches of the body. Chinonye J. Chidolue
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Souls spread over the planet and leave no mountain unclimbed, no valley undiscovered, no sea unsailed, ventured even into outer space. Souls mingle and leave no relationship unattempted, no emotion unfelt, no pleasure and pain unexplored. Souls plunge into their minds and leave no tale untold, no image unpainted, no melody unheard. Souls transcend their fantasies and leave no idea unthought, no natural law undescribed, no wisdom undefined. Souls even pass over the thinkeable and witness ineffable realms of other worlds and their inhabitants. Curiosity, the drive to experience, the urge of urges, the world's innermost desire. We, souls, are its foremost scouts. We are the embodiment of the purpose of existence. Stefan Emunds
The voice of Conscience has needed us to know again...
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The voice of Conscience has needed us to know again who we are in reality. Nikhil Karke
The spirit and soul are the body and brain, which...
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The spirit and soul are the body and brain, which are destructible-that is precisely why they are so precious. TaNehisi Coates
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Being human means that you’ll slip from your spiritual path sometimes. But being a Soul Searcher means that you are also aware when you snap or get moody, angry, or resentful (basically, when you act like you’re the lead baton twirler of the dick parade), but you have the tools and knowledge to work through and release your negative energy and move back to a place of oneness and positivity. Emma Mildon
Meditation is spending time with the self. It is the...
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Meditation is spending time with the self. It is the time to be intimated with the soul. Amit Ray
The soul accepts the mystery within and all around, immersing...
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The soul accepts the mystery within and all around, immersing itself in it, celebrating it. Jay Woodman
We must look deep into our soul daily.
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We must look deep into our soul daily. Lailah Gifty Akita
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If your art is calling to you, its doing so for a reason. You are feeling a pull toward something for which your soul is yearning. Teresa R. Funke
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We were not meant to read stories anymore. We were too busy writing our own. Maria Elena
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Enlightenment isn’t about reaching a destination of “knowing”, it is about developing consistent vibrational harmony within one’s self and with the surrounding world. Alaric Hutchinson
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Living in the present moment is the recurring baptism of the soul, forever purifying every new day with a new you. Alaric Hutchinson
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...our souls may be consumed by shadows, but that doesn't mean we have to behave as monsters. Emm Cole
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We cannot achieve personal enlightenment — a clarification of our souls — until we cease deluding ourselves. We must accept that life includes witnessing and personally experiencing pain. Kilroy J. Oldster
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It is ultimately the ebony of our pain, our blackest monuments, which lead us to seek an enlightened way of living. We are unable to hear the voice leading to our own salvation until we fall into the depths of an abbess manufactured by living a heedless life. From this state of floundering in the gloomy lagoon, we can awaken to find the light bearing the seeds of truth that will redeem us. Looking inward, we overcome stubborn resistance, and we revivify long lost and forgotten powers. The experience of soul-searching perspicacity transfigures us. We might even feel as if we died a spiritual death and then we were reborn. From our dark pit, a shaft of light emerges. . Kilroy J. Oldster
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No one would have guessed that the jagged pieces of our soul fit the puzzle in this box. We were considered the left over remnants that had no place, except the picture we wanted to create together. Shannon L. Alder
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Seek self before you venture to conquer the world. Most of what you are looking for is rooted inside you. Eric Onyango Otieno