Guard in the Garden

I've always thought that showing kindness is one of the most honorable things anyone can do.

Healing is an art,” the elder dwarf said. “It takes time and persistence. And sometimes the painting looks all wrong before it finally looks right. Every part of the process is necessary. Every seemingly random stroke of the brush a part of the completed masterpiece.

want you to see as much good in yourself as you see in those around you. I want you to see what the rest of us see in you.

Words have the power to breathe life or death. They can build or destroy. The question you have to ask yourself is: what kinds of words are you speaking over yourself?

I’m proud to be able to say I was one of them. Seeing them march on reminds me I was part of something bigger than myself, something that will endure long after I’m gone.

Bringing joy to people is of far greater value than many other things in this life—even if those things are held in higher esteem.

You know, even if the flower doesn’t seem to have a purpose, it doesn’t mean it has no value.

never believe that your best days are behind you. It’s easy to feel buried under the burden and think you’ll never be able to crawl your way out of the hole. Don’t believe it for a second.

Some days, it’ll be hard to remember that just because you don’t think something is important, doesn’t mean it’s not important to someone else.

It’s difficult to find a new path when the one you’ve been following all your life is no longer before you.

Everyone has loads to be thankful for if they have the eyes to see it. And, when we’re filled up with gratitude, it often overflows as kindness.