Shannon L. Alder

Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.

A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out.

Personality begins where comparison leaves off. Be unique. Be memorable. Be confident. Be proud.

Love doesn't make the world go 'round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

Your heart’s strength is measured by how hard it holds on. Your self worth and faith is measured by finally letting go. However, your peace is measured by how long you don’t look back.

If he can't handle you at your worst then he does not deserve you at your best. Real love means seeing beyond the words spoken out of pain, and instead seeing a person's soul.

Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another struggling soul like you.

The true definition of mental illness is when the majority of your time is spent in the past or future, but rarely living in the realism of NOW.

Fear is the glue that keeps you stuck. Faith is the solvent that sets you free.

The moon will guide you through the night with her brightness, but she will always dwell in the darkness, in order to be seen.

Time doesn't heal all wounds, only distance can lessen the sting of them.

When you are joyful, when you say yes to life and have fun and project positivity all around you, you become a sun in the center of every constellation, and people want to be near you.

There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book or simply close it.

Every woman that finally figured out her worth, has picked up her suitcases of pride and boarded a flight to freedom, which landed in the valley of change.

Life always begins with one step outside of your comfort zone.

If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences for what they did to your heart, then you're allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind.

A true gentleman is one that apologizes anyways, even though he has not offended a lady intentionally. He is in a class all of his own because he knows the value of a woman's heart.

When you loved someone and had to let them go, there will always be that small part of yourself that whispers, What was it that you wanted and why didn't you fight for it?