One day I decided I wanted to write a book. Then, I decided it was too many words and all the most profound words had already been said, so I decided not to (and if you know me personally, you’re laughing right now because you know how often I come up with these ‘brilliant’ ideas that are squashed a minute later).

I am a short attention span kind of girl, so quotes are something that I am immediately able to connect to. I 'digest’ a handful of quotes a day and keep a quote journal. Every time I go through it again, I am re-inspired by the words or humbled by the message….either way, it’s good for my soul. So many sayings I had been hearing and repeating throughout my life were profound in their simplicity and would have saved me a whole lot of time on this journey…if only I had taken some time to really take them more seriously.

I thought that I would share 3 very short and simple quotes in this issue….if you spend some time really contemplating and connecting to them, then I’m happy. If you leave this article with a little more hope and a renewed desire to make the World a better place as a result, then I’m THRILLED. We are overwhelmed with words and words and words daily, so I’m keeping it short and sweet this time. Let’s never underestimate the power and impact of a simple quote…as Leonardo da Vinci said “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”

“Be the change you wish to see in the World." - Mahatma Ghandi

Are you an example of the person you wish your fellow man to be? Are you doing the things you want to see done in the World? Are you treating others the way you would want to be treated?

"Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination." - Roy M. Goodman

When you allow yourself to fall into the trap of negativity, have you noticed that your day gets worse and worse? What happens when rise above the challenges and look to the positive? The power of looking at things with different eyes…

"My life is my message." - Ghandi

One day, it will be your last. When you look back on your life, do you smile? Did you live the life you wanted to live? Or did you live someone else’s life? Did you follow your heart?

I know you’ve heard this all before, but think about it again…and again…and again….hoping you have a beauuuuutiful day!