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Taking responsibility for our mistakes is a difficult lesson, and one that I was reminded of recently. “Okay, your turn” , my girls shouted from the backseat during our long car ride back from skiing. “Tell us the biggest mistake you ever made.” “Well I’ve made a ton of mistakes”, I responded, “too many to count.” “Honestly”, I continued, “in my mind, mistakes only happen when you don’t learn anything from them. If you learned something, then perhaps it wasn’t a mistake after all.” The girls didn’t have much to say after that. However, for me, it left me wondering. If this was true, then why do people waste so much energy beating themselves up over them? Stop Beating Yourself Up Mistakes are defined as a misguided act or judgment. They often come from misunderstandings, lack of communication, lack of awareness, or rushing. They range from small ones, such as spilling an entire carton of blueberries at the grocery store ( like I did ), to bigger ones such as lying, cheating, or steal...

Our grandparents are some of the most important people in our lives. These grandparents quotes show exactly the impact they can have on a child’s life. Grandparents are loving and wise, often viewed as superheroes in the eyes of young children. Regardless of whether you are the parent or the child, there is much to learn from the grandparents in our lives. So, what can grandparents show us? Grandparents are vessels of joy. They spoil their grandchildren, they love them unconditionally, and most importantly, they show them the magic of the world. These grandparents quotes will bring this love to the page, showing all the ways grandparents are truly little kids at heart, which is why they make such great best friends for their grandkids. We also have a collection of great grandma quotes that prove she’s your biggest fan. Be sure to read those as well. Grandparents Quotes for Grandchildren 1.) “Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust ...

If you’re looking for a healthy mix of advice on life, being a better person, and challenging yourself, then these Morgan Freeman quotes will serve you well! Morgan Freeman is an accomplished actor who has played many beloved characters through the span of his impressive career. Freeman is a living legend and an endless resource of wisdom, and he imprints his vast knowledge often through thought-provoking quotes. Born in 1937, Morgan Freeman built himself a huge pile of success through acting, producing, and narrating. From that, he became a widely known figure that allowed him to move people through his wisdom. It wasn’t until his 50s that he seriously started gaining in popularity, despite him acting for many years before. This exact fact of Morgan Freeman’s history gives a little bit of insight on how much persistence can truly pay off. His history and past is inspiring. We could go on and on about it; but instead, here are some of the best Morgan Freeman quotes, which should explai...

At the time of his death, he was on top of the world, and these Biggie Smalls lyrics will take you back to a time when he was still here with us. Discover the man behind the powerful lyrics with Biggie Smalls quotes to uplift and inspire! Christopher George Latore Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper who’s considered to be one of the greatest and most influential rappers in history. Known for his effortless flow on the mic, storytelling abilities and profound lyrics on urban life in America, Biggie Smalls left an enduring mark on the world and influenced a generation of artists. Smalls was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York. He had a tough childhood, started dealing drugs at around the age of 12, and dropped out of school at age 17.  He began rapping when he was a teenager and made his first tape under the name Biggie Smalls after being released from prison. In 1994, Biggie Smalls released his ...

It doesn’t have to be luxurious, because these vacation quotes will remind you that taking time for yourself is all that matters. Read our awesome quotes about going on vacation to inspire you to treat yourself and get away! A vacation is an opportunity to recharge and restore your body and mind. Vacations give us a change of scenery, provide us with adventure, and help us relieve stress and boredom. Just like eating well and getting exercise, vacations are necessary for a well-balanced and healthy life. Some people might consider them luxury but they do matter if you want to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. With all the ups and downs in life, we all need a vacation once in a while. You need to take a break from work to relax, refresh and recharge. To enjoy time with your loved ones and see the world. To inspire your travel spirit, below is our collection of beautiful, inspirational, and humorous vacation quotes, vacation sayings, and vacation proverbs, collected from a variety...

Sometimes we need a few reminders to show us how tough we really are, and these badass quotes will be the ones to do it for you, rockstar. You’re tougher than you think. You probably underestimate your resilience, but you have way more grit than you give yourself credit for. Although life will always throw something unexpected your way, you have the passion and perseverance to achieve what you want to achieve. You’re capable of exceeding yourself despite your fears and uncertainties. Whether you’re a boss babe or you don’t take any crap from anyone, these badass quotes will inspire you to keep your head held high and keep kicking butt. When things get tough, they will inspire you to find the strength and courage to stretch yourself beyond your capacities and help you breach those difficult gaps. Rather than shying away from challenges, you must develop a consistent and courageous approach to taking action despite the risk of failing or making mistakes. You have way more potential than ...

There are a lot of really great things about Disney’s Frozen and Frozen 2. There’s the acting, the story, the music, and the voice talent. However, the best part about the movies might just be everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf. If you are wondering why he should be everyone’s favorite, just keep reading these funny olaf quotes about love, life, and random ‘facts’! Little Elsa and Anna build him as kids before magic makes their lives a little crazy. Then, poor Anna spends years asking Elsa, “if she wants to build a snowman?” Olaf is a fond memory of both girls as evidenced by Anna trying to get her sister to interact with her, and Elsa recreating the snowman of her childhood when she felt confused and lost, after having turned Arendelle into a winter wonderland. Ever wonder why they named him Olaf, though? Well, the name Olaf is Norse for “ancestor’s relic”. The name is ‘sainted and regal’ in Norway, but gets used in a more oafish manner in the US. Once Olaf is brought to life, he says...

These bell hooks quotes from the author of  All About Love  will inspire you to love more. bell hooks is the pen name for author, activist, and professor, Gloria Gean Watkins. Most of hooks’ work has focused on feminism and gender, intersectionality of race, capitalism, and classism in society. She has written and published more than 30 books discussing those subjects, given public lectures, appeared in numerous documentaries, and taught at a number of colleges, including the University of Southern California and Yale. Her book,  Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women and Feminisim  is considered a major contribution to the feminist movement. We hope you are inspired by these bell hooks quotes. Don’t forget to also check out these love quotes to best express deep feelings. bell hooks quotes on love 1. “Love is a combination of care, commitment, knowledge, responsibility, respect, and trust.”  — bell hooks 2. “Genuine love is rarely an emotional space where needs are instantly gratified. To know ...