Richelle E Goodrich Quotes

The road to happiness starts with a deep breath and an awareness of the many blessings tied to that single breath.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

There are still blue skies and rainbows and days bathed in sunlight. There are colorful shade trees filled with sweet bird songs. And there are wishing stars in the heavens as well as angels in God's service. So lift up your eyes. Refuse to be unhappy.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

We forget that the sweetest joys are found in the simplest acts: hugs, laughter, quiet observation, basic movements, holding hands, pleasant music, shared stories, a listening ear, an unhurried visit, and selfless service. It is sad we forget a truth so elementary.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Effective parenting requires being the grown up version of what you want your children to be. Why? Because example is the most compelling superpower.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Mind what you say, but mind more closely what you do. For though children close their ears to you, their eyes remain wide open.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Children rarely follow parental advice unless it is acted out repeatedly. It’s called being an example.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I am but the reflection in your eyes, the effect of your expressions, and the sum of your praise and criticism.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Validate my existence with your words and I will speak to you all the day long.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Children harbor a great many doubts and sorrows that could be eased by a loving hug from a parent.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I may deserve your disappointment as well as a lecture and strict discipline, but what I need is your understanding, your guidance, and your unconditional love.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Someday my children will look fondly on the annoying things I did and see them clearly as evidence of love.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I hang around kids so people will assume when I act like one it's because I'm babysitting.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

We live our lives supposing things are as they appear to be when that is almost never the case.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Those things that inspire, enthuse, and compel you should consume your life.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Trying to fix the shortcoming of others while ignoring your own flaws results in little if no improvement―not to mention bitter feelings. Concentrating on personal growth sets a good example and results in the improvement of one life if not more.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

As a writer, I see the saga of your life in a single glimpse. It may be inaccurate, but my version doesn't lack for creativity.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Something wonderful is about to happen, and something awful is about to happen. You can dwell on either one. It’s your choice.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

You made a choice—a single choice. How neat to think you may have opened the door to a wondrous future without knowing.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Hope is the fuel within all human souls.Eliminate hope—nothing moves, nothing grows.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

You stand a better chance of bringing pretend to life through the power of belief than you stand any chance of erasing what's real by refusing to believe.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Words have less substance than air. Don't tell me about your zealous dreams, your firm convictions, your profound love―show me.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Words that should cross your lips with ease: thank you, love you, sorry, please.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but those well-arranged words are worth a multi-million-dollar motion picture.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Your efforts extend like ripples on the ocean, much further than you know.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The only way to change the world is to quit thinking it's a job for Superman. Real power lies in your own hands.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

A thought can prompt. Words can stir. But it takes action to attain a dream.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Words never fade away but echo on for eternity. Let your echo ring sweet.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I bleed words.I dream in narrative. I live in infinite worlds.I befriend figmental characters.I wish on stars in other galaxies.I harvest stories from a brooding muse.I bloom under moonlight in hushed seclusion.I am a writer.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

It is not wrong to feel sorry for yourself. Just like it is not wrong to sit in a puddle of water while the rain pours down on your head. But neither is productive, unless you enjoy feeling cold and miserable and soggy while mascara runs down your face.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

It's not wrong to feel sorry for yourself. Just like it's not wrong to stand in a puddle of water while the rain pours down on your head. But neither is productive, unless you enjoy feeling cold and miserable and soggy while mascara runs down your face.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Friends are the real superheroes. They battle our worst enemies—loneliness, grief, anxiety, depression, fear, and doubt—every time they come around.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

If you often feel alone, ignored, or forgotten, think about this: closing the door and locking yourself in won't change anything—literally and figuratively.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

It is a fact that one man can be deliriously happy in the exact situation that causes another man to wither from depression.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

In someone's darkest hour your simple act of kindness may imitate the sunrise, and to sad eyes you become their only source of light.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Even among familiar faces, people often feel invisible and desolate, like an island in cold waters or a shadow apart from the crowd. Be the reason another never feels alone.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Sometimes giving up feels like the easiest thing to do. But then the easiest thing has never produced more than a garden full of weeds.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Sorrow on another's face often looks like coldness, bitterness, resentment, unfriendliness, apathy, disdain, or disinterest when it is in truth purely sadness.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The further you descend into a pit, the darker things appear. You can't keep digging to find the light.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Discouragement, fear, and depression—three villains who lurk in the dark.They slip inside souls with a blindfold and goals to shatter your dreams and extinguish your spark.Their tactics are highly effective.They crush a great many each day.And under their spell it is easy to dwellOn fiascoes and failures that end in dismay.The heart and the mind are left heavy.The last speck of will is erased.And nothing stays on when these villains are gonebut a mouthful of bile with the bitterest taste.Alas! You must conquer the scoundrels!Elude, dodge, and keep them at bay!To feel fear slink in, boring under your skin,is a sign that his brothers are well on their way.So reach for your weapons against them!Take hope and hard work in each hand!Strap faith on your hips and a prayer on your lipsand show those debasers how firmly you stand!Discouragement, fear and depression—the truth should be known of these cads.They’re empty and weak; it is your strength they seek.Deny them and life is your wish in the bag.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Discouragement is like a scorpion in your shoe, it takes courage to toss it out so you can move on.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich