52.2 - The Tinture of Time

“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” — William E. Vaughan

“As we grow older and wiser, we begin to realize what we need and what we need to leave behind. Sometimes there are things in our lives that aren’t meant to stay. Sometimes the changes we don’t want are the changes we need to grow. And sometimes walking away is a step forward.” —Unknown

“Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” —Jonathan Lockwood Huie

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” —J.P. Morgan

“New year—a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours.” —Alex Morritt

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start.” —Nido Qubein

“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” —Paulo Coehlo

“The New Year is a painting not yet painted; a path not yet stepped on; a wing not yet taken off! Things haven’t happened as yet! Before the clock strikes twelve, remember that you are blessed with the ability to reshape your life!” ―Mehmet Murat ildan

“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” –Plato

“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.” —Francis Bacon Sr.

“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” —Shauna Niequist

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” —Albert Einstein

I have fought a thousand battles, but I am still standing. I have cried a thousand tears, but I am still smiling. I have been broken, betrayed, abandoned, rejected, but I am still walking proud.

“Maturity is learning to walk away from people and situations that threaten your peace of mind, self-respect, values, morals or self-worth.”

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared and be humble when you are victorious.