Quotes About Empowerment

It is like a lighted torch whose flame can be distributed to ever so many other torches which people may bring along; and therewith they will cook food and dispel darkness, while the original torch itself remains burning ever the same. It is even so with the bliss of the Way. [Sutra of 42 Sections]

MEN WHO CANNOT LET GO CHOOSE WOMEN WHO CANNOT SAY NO.

In ourselves our safety must be sought. By our own right hand it must be wrought." —William Wordsworth

A woman alone who needs assistance is actually far better off choosing someone and asking for help, as opposed to waiting for an unsolicited approach. The person you choose is nowhere near as likely to bring you hazard as is the person who chooses you.

I encourage people to remember that "no" is a complete sentence.

The woman whose shoulders tense slightly, who looks intimidated and shyly says, "No, thanks, I think I've got it," may be his victim. Conversely, the woman who turns toward him, raises her hands to the STOP position, and says directly, "I don't want your help," is less likely to be his victim. A

In ourselves our safety must be sought. By our own right hand it must be wrought." —William Wordsworth All

If I could give one tip for people - it's not an exercise or nutrition regimen. It's to walk your talk and believe in yourself, because at the end of the day, the dumbbell and diet don't get you in shape. It's your accountability to your word.

Expansion to your ego, friend. -At your expense.

Are you a princess? I said & she said I'm much more than a princess, but you don't have a name for it yet here on earth.

This is a giant block of whatever is most difficult for you to carry & trust me on this, you'll carry it more times than you can count until you decide that's exactly what you want to do most & then it won't weigh a thing anymore

Remember to use positive affirmations. I am not a dork is not one of them.

One Child: I hope it will be said we taught them to stand tall & proud, even in the face of history & the future was made new & whole for us all, one child at a time.

Songs to Herself: She waved at all the people on the trains & later, when she saw they didn't wave back, she started singing songs to herself & it went that way the whole day & she couldn't remember having a better time in her life.

Rules for making the world: 1. Stand up & do the thing you see needs doing. 2. That's it. (If it was easy, we'd be having a different conversation.) —Action Plan

He taught me to run high on my toes. I will always remember his words: run proud & remember you are alive.

Today, she decided to be suitably ambiguous, so you can think whatever you like about her. (Amount of time scheduled for the opinions of others: ZERO) —Suitably Ambiguous

There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by my self.

Somebody who's really comfortable with who she is and doesn't care what other people think. I like women who are really strong and were brought up to be comfortable with themselves and respect themselves.

Computers for the masses, not the classes.

Venture with love and you win the battle. Defend with love and you are invulnerable.

Regard your limitations as secret strengths. Or as constraints that you can make use of.

No one will care more about your life than you do and no one is better qualified to chart its course than you are. You are the expert.

Don't ask for help. Don't need anyone else, because they won't be there for you.