Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart." Over time, this definition has changed, and today, we typically associate courage with heroic and brave deeds. But in my opinion, this definition fails to recognize the inner strength and level of commitment required for us to actually speak honestly and openly about who we are and about our experiences -- good and bad. Speaking from our hearts is what I think of as "ordinary courage. — Brené Brown

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You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot ― it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive. ― Maya Angelou

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Most live the life whining, some live it weeping and few live it laughing. ― Amit Kalantri

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Written forms obscure our view of language. They are not so much a garment as a disguise.

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When it rains it pours. Maybe the art of life is to convert tough times to great experiences: we can choose to hate the rain or dance in it. ― Joan Marques

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It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences. — Nelson Mandela

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Beautiful souls are shaped by ugly experiences. - Matshona Dhliwayo

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No one can predict the quantity of a lifespan but we can affect our quality of life exponentially. ― Johnnie Dent Jr.

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Opportunities will come and go, but if you do nothing about them, so will you. ― Richie Norton

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It doesn't matter how many people you meet in your life you just need the real ones who accept you for who you are and help you become who you should be. ― Roy T. Bennett

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