Self Determination Quotes Quotes

A person must escape artificial constraints and unfold the myth of their own being. There is only one path for a thinking person in life, and that is to assume the role of a compassionate observer. I can only achieve personal freedom – liberty of the mind, body, and soul – by stop worrying about how other people perceive me and no longer judge myself in terms of fame and fortune.

~ Kilroy J. Oldster

Enlightenment – whether defined as spiritual awakening, liberation, or other form of illumination and attentiveness – requires inner transformation brokered by study of our limitations and application of a welcoming spirit of conscious appreciation. Self-knowledge commences by looking for the sacred light of awareness essential to spawn profound change in a person’s character.

~ Kilroy J. Oldster

We are the product of our past. We start each day where we left off the day before. Changing the way we dress, where we work and live, or even changing a name does not alter our basic constitution. Transformation of the self requires a radical alteration in the way that we perceive the world and derive meaning.

~ Kilroy J. Oldster

The ego might resist change until a person’s level of discomfort becomes unbearable. A person can employ logic to overcome the ego’s defense mechanism and intentionally integrate needed revisions in a person’s obsolete or ineffective beliefs and behavior patterns. The subtle sense that something is amiss in a person’s life can lead to a gradual or quick alteration in a person’s conscious thoughts and outlook on life. Resisting change can prolong unhappiness whereas implementing change can establish internal harmony and instate joy in a person’s life.

~ Kilroy J. Oldster

Change is essential for survival. All life forms must adapt to their fluctuating circumstances. All form of life result from the process of variation, mutation, competition, and inheritance. The universe is in a constant state of chaos. We each have chaos implanted into our bones. Nature wires all of us for change.

~ Kilroy J. Oldster

Humankind’s greatest gift is that we are indeterminate beings. Unlike the tough and leathery seed of an acorn, which will grow into a magnificent oak tree, none of us has a predetermined final configuration of our ultimate essence. Our mental temperament is pliable. We make conscious and subconscious choices that govern who we become.

~ Kilroy J. Oldster

None of us commences life utterly alone. We each carry within our granular mass the protoplasm residue of past generations’ ideas, customs, values, infatuations, prejudices, ethics, and mores. The lees wrought from our seedlings contribute to the social order that oversees a newborn’s future. How we conduct ourselves in the here and now emulates our heritage, delineates the parameters of the present culture, and sets the embryonic stage for the emergent ethos of our future and for the generations of people whom we will never meet.

~ Kilroy J. Oldster

Each of us is the enactor of our personal saga; we create the phantom of the self. We are the principal character in our personal story, as well as witnesses and reactors to the storylines of other persons whom we adore. We are each the composers of our evolving personal story; we are the protagonist of our personal life story.

~ Kilroy J. Oldster

When you turn your dreams on there is no off switch.

~ Stephen Richards

Create your own out of the box thinking, create your own box.

~ Stephen Richards

If being in the NOW doesn’t work, don’t worry as there is always another one tomorrow!

~ Stephen Richards

Ignorance breeds success.

~ Stephen Richards

Listening to music, reading literature, writing, and extended periods of personal introspection provide four prongs of the incitements available to form a conscious and subconscious designation of self. Other potential incentives that contribute to self-identity include religion and cultural events as well as painting, sculpture, dance, films, newspapers, television, Internet surfing, web sites, and online message boards.

~ Kilroy J. Oldster

Gracious words refresh, restore and revive the soul.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

We can still find joy in the midst of the storm.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Failure is a sign post, directing the right road for life’s journey.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

The greatest riches are the gift of life, strength and wisdom.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

To every complex challenge, there exist a define solution.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Don’t be discouraged by life’s difficulties. With hope and determination, you can triumph over any difficulties.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

The focus on the desired outcome will push you through every difficulty.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

If you stay determined, the obstacles cannot stop your progress. You will triumph over every mountain.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

You have to conquer every mountain to fulfill the dream.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Never pay attention to the distractions in life. Focus on possibilities.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

You are never late in the pursuit of the dreams. Once you recognised your dreams and visions. You must reach out passionately to fulfill them.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

If I don’t succeed, I will try again and never stop trying.When I succeed, I will again explore new opportunities.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

The only gift to yourself is your ability to seek knowledge.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Fight for what you want. Never allow anything to distract you.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Never lose hope! You are capable of holding on to hope.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

May grace abound to you, you overcome any challenging situation.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Countless possibilities exist in any situation. You must maintain a positive outlook to see the miraculous possibilities.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

In all spheres of life, there are constraints. You have to develop your own strategy to overcome each constraint.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

All great people had critics but they still believe in the beauty of their dreams, fully persuaded to stay focused and determined for the realisationof their dreams.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Life is game. Never fear to play the game.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Our reaction to any situation will determine the outcome.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Life presents innumerable possibilities for love, friendship, compassion, and self-fulfillment, but we must be willing to give in order to receive. Persistence, sacrifice, a quest for knowledge, along with acquaintance with our true self is essential in order to achieve our dreams. Panic, fear, worry, doubt, anger, and a negative attitude are the biggest impediments to self-realization. The most important battle we undertake in life is not with other people; rather it takes place in the human mind.

~ Kilroy J. Oldster

Dream high and exceed your expectations.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Keep on exploring.Keep on evolving.Keep on experimenting.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

It is easy to give up than to endure. Always choose the latter.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Knowledge is life. The more informed you are, the better you are in making the best decision.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

God determines the path of every man.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita