I’m a sap.
Take, for example, when I have a “melancholy” day, or week for that matter.
That’s when you can find me scouring the pages of pinterest into the wee hours of the night searching for words of encouragement and strength.
The power of words always astounds me.
How one simple sentence can change my entire perspective,
alter my frame of mind,
get me back on track,
and remind me what matters most.
Often I find those words when I read my scriptures,
or in a moment of pure humility,
or when I have a heart to heart with my oh-so-wise Ben,
or when I listen so very carefully for the still small voice in my prayers.
These are the moments
when words have the power to change me,
for the better.
And I believe in using words to do good.
What inspires you to do good, or be better?
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Kristine
September 11, 2011 at 2:34 amThanks for posting! Loved them all and I’m feeling inspired by all the “goodness” 🙂
Jackie
September 11, 2011 at 2:34 amthank you for sharing 🙂 i’m having a melancholy night, but these helped a bit 🙂
nicolette @ momnivore's dilemma
September 11, 2011 at 2:37 amautism has inspired me to be a better mother and woman.
it has forced me to reevaluate everything I know about life, health, nutrition, and doctors.
it has inspired me to change the course of my life and career.
rather than wallowing in bitterness of what could have been, i look at my son’s autism as a gift because without it, i would have never taken my own health as seriously as I have.
it has taken me 2 years to accept it and mold it into something positive.
Ashley @ Little Miss Momma
September 11, 2011 at 2:38 ambeautifully said Nicolette!
Tammy
September 11, 2011 at 2:38 amToo true, I love looking at inspirational quotes the most. They {as they do you} give me so much perspective, and most of the time I find myself saying “that is so true”! I am loving the last one here too =)
Cori
September 11, 2011 at 2:40 amI love being a follower of yours on Pinterest. Your style is delicious but your heart is so apparent in some of the quotes you pin. Praying for you from one occasionally melancholy mama to another.
Lau
September 11, 2011 at 3:00 amYou are SO inspiring!!! I echo what Cori, above, has said…. “praying for you (and me and those mommas who need it) from one occasionally melancholy mama to another” . Thank goodness for wonderful women like YOU to know that we are not alone! I hope you have a great day tomorrow, cause you have made mine better today! <3
Amanda
September 11, 2011 at 3:00 amI’m right there with you, Ashley! I love finding inspiration to pick me back up. I love http://www.TheDailyLove.com (@TheDailyLove on Twitter). They have the best quotes and inspiration that seems to always say what I need to hear most. Thank you for sharing these great quotes- they resonated with me tonight. 🙂 xo
Kari
September 11, 2011 at 3:07 amOh my goodness…I JUST did a post like this…are we twins?!
p.s. I love that quote from President Uchtdorf…I love him.
Megan
September 11, 2011 at 3:13 amThis was just what I needed. I too love to scour Pinterest for encouragement. Sometimes words make all the difference.
Megan
Esther
September 11, 2011 at 3:16 amI do this same thing! Quotes are amazing. They can bring a little light onto any grey day, or they can offer a little confirmation to any current thought. Love it!
Jessica
September 11, 2011 at 3:58 amLove these! Thanks for sharing! My favorite pick me up that we just added to a wall in our house is from Mother Teresa: People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind,
people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful,
you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank,
people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building,
someone could destroy overnight.
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness,
they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today,
people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have,
and it may never be enough;
Give the best you’ve got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis
it is between you and God;
it was never between you and them anyway.
Ashley @ Little Miss Momma
September 11, 2011 at 4:09 amwoah, that is quite possibly the most inspiring thing i have read in a while! i need this for my home too! thank you for sharing!
BZeedik
September 11, 2011 at 4:28 amThat is awesome! Is the whole thing from Mother Theresa?
Jessie K
September 11, 2011 at 4:12 amThere must be something in the air today. Both the hubs and I woke up pretty melancholy and energyless today. Thanks for such an uplifting post. It helps!
BZeedik
September 11, 2011 at 4:29 amAsh I love these! A couple of them really hit home! (I love them all of course)
Thanks for being so inspiring 🙂
Sarah
September 11, 2011 at 5:15 amThank you for posting this. It was exactly what I needed.
Stephanie @ 4eighteen.com
September 11, 2011 at 5:57 amWow Jessica, thank you for sharing those words from Mother Teresa. I agree with Ashley, I think I need those words in my house as well.
Haley
September 11, 2011 at 6:47 amthanks for this. it was much needed 🙂
Jess
September 11, 2011 at 7:21 amI am a long time reader however a first time poster and I just need to say thank you. This is just what I needed to read after the night I had of just pure hurt and sadness. Thank you for reminding me that I am wonderful and if someone does not want to see that or wants to degrade me and bring me down they are not worth it!
Hannah
September 11, 2011 at 8:53 amI loved this post! So inspiring! We all have those melancholy days and sounds like you have just the right idea – find quotes to pick yourself up again!!!
Angela Alzina
September 11, 2011 at 9:41 amThose are great cuotes, Ashley. I just love reading your blog, you’re always so inspiring. At first sight, I thought we had nothing in common (I’m a spanish 20 year old girl who doesn’t even have a boyfriend) I first met you via Brooke White, one of my favourite singer- songwriters of all time and now I’m getting to know you. I have this strange feeling that we are kind of friends.
Just wanted to say Thank you
Lindsi Wolf
September 11, 2011 at 3:09 pmI love ALL of these! I do the exact same thing…look for inspirational quotes, words and sayings. And it does help! The ones that you have posted, are exceptionally good! In fact, I may just have to “steal” them! 🙂
Lindsay
September 11, 2011 at 4:59 pmI am huge quote girl. I hang them in my work space to be reminded…. Cant wait to hear about your trip xo
Samantha Grey
September 11, 2011 at 5:58 pmpeople like you inspire me. thank you for sharing your ups and downs in life! reminds me that I am normal when I feel most abnormal!
Mindy Harris
September 11, 2011 at 8:37 pmi like the “hey you” one the best. since giving birth twice i am a rounder gal than my 115 pound college days and that’s SO HARD!
Natalie
September 11, 2011 at 11:10 pmI feel very inspired by words as well!! I like quotes for that same reason. I also find that books will put me in a good mood too!!
Malinda
September 11, 2011 at 11:14 pmI love when I see something written and it is just what I needed to hear to pick myself up, dust off and move on. One of your quotes did that for me so thank you! One of my all time favorites is “Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out”
Katharine
September 12, 2011 at 5:14 amThanks for the pick me up. I needed that! I was just sitting here crying over ‘stuff’ and trying to snap out of it. Katharine
Hilary
September 12, 2011 at 7:57 amI read your blog for inspiration. I’m a new follower and I love the joy you put into your posts and your love for your family. The time you spend here clearly has such a positive impact on your readers. Being vulnerable and sharing your lows too keeps it authentic and real for us. Thank you.
To Anonymous. I’m sad that you spent your energy using hateful words on such an emotional night for many people who were using this post and others’ comments to be uplifted. I’m sad for you. For that, I hope both our comments get deleted.
Maureen Polderman
September 12, 2011 at 5:40 pmWell, now that’s not using words to BUILD people up now is it(Anon**)?? Ashley, keep up the inspiring posts! You make us smile <3 I love the Hey You quote…just what I needed to read today!
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
September 12, 2011 at 6:57 pmThis is why I love following you on Pinterest – because I, selfishly, get to profit from all those hours you spend scouring it late at night. Such wonderful images, thank you! The words are fantastic (my fave is the comparison…joy one).
It’s also why I called my blog The Guiltless Life – I feel as though society is constantly trying to put guilt on us, as women, as friends, as daughters/mothers/sisters/girlfriends etc. It’s just too much, we really need to try to free ourselves from those chains. They do exist out there but they can’t exist within us if we banish them from our mind. Thanks for the inspiration Ashley!
Laura
September 12, 2011 at 9:10 pmWow! All of the quotes you posted are ones I’ve spotted myself and have meant so much to me! I too am amazed and humbled by the creativity and gift of others who are good with words…they can just speak right to your HEART. Of course, I think you are one of those people as well! So many of your posts resound with me-having a little boy the same age, going through the same trials and challenges! Don’t ever stop blogging!!!
Aleyta
September 13, 2011 at 12:30 amYou are truly amazing, and although I do not know you, I can tell what an incredible mother, daughter and friend you are. I hope you have a wonderful week!
Zsa Zsa
September 13, 2011 at 9:13 amAww, thank you so much for the inspiration! Love all these quotes. These should be something up on our walls to remind us to be thankful everyday. 🙂
Laura
September 13, 2011 at 10:18 pmJust what I needed today 🙂
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Neha
September 15, 2011 at 3:49 pmnever heard of Pinterest until this post. Such a fun site!!
misty
September 19, 2011 at 7:16 amI really needed to read these, its exactly where I am at right now. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
xoxox~ Misty
Brittany
September 21, 2011 at 12:25 ampinterest is the best go-to website for inspiration!
I’ve been visiting your website for a few months and you’ve been a huge source of inspiration for me as a new blogger.I love the way you write- so personal and entertaining.
and your son is the cutest!
Meagan
November 30, 2011 at 2:20 pmA friend just posted a link to your post on FB and I must say, I could have written it myself. Truly. Words straight from the heart that I have felt so heavily lately. I definitely pinned many of your quotes. Thank you for your inspiration, as a few of the quotes seem to have been answers and words of encouragement I was seeking during my morning prayer today. 🙂
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