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Benita von Sass quotes
 

“There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living” - Nelson Mandela

“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create” - Gautama Buddha

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety” - Abraham Maslow

“Great people do things before they’re ready” - Unknown

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can” – Arthur Ashe

“Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so” - Unknown


“18 Things Mentally Strong People Do:

1.     They move on. They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves.

2.     They keep control. They don’t give away their power.

3.     They embrace change. They welcome challenges.

4.     They stay happy. They don’t complain. They don’t waste energy on things they can’t control.

5.     They are kind, fair and unafraid to speak up. They don’t worry about pleasing other people.

6.     They are willing to take calculated risks. They weigh the risks and benefits before taking action.

7.     They invest their energy in the present.They don’t dwell on the past.

8.     They accept full responsibility for their past behavior. They don’t make the sae mistake over and over.

9.     They celebrate other people’s success. They don’t resent that success.

10.  They are willing to fail. They don’t give up after failing. They see every failure as a chance to improve.

11.  They enjoy their time alone. They don’t fear being alone.

12.  They are prepared to work and succeed on their own merits. They don’t feel the world owes them anything.

13.  They have staying power. They don’t expect immediate results.

14.  They evaluate their core beliefs– and modify as needed.

15.  They expend their mental energy wisely. They don’t spend time on unproductive thoughts.

16.  They think productively. They replace negative thoughts with productive thoughts.

17.  They tolerate discomfort. They accept their feelings without being controlled by them.

18.  They reflect on their progress every day. They take time to consider what they’ve achieved and where they are going”  -www.Forbes.com

“Surround yourself with people who make you hungry for life, touch your heart, and nourish your soul” – Unknown

“It’s your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you” – Rumi

“Sometimes you don’t get closure, you just move on” – Unknown

“To be vulnerable… it takes strength” - Miranda Lambert (American country music singer and songwriter)

“Electricity is life” - Noah Brown (inventor, Alaskan naturalist)

“Shaky ideologies are overcome by the facts” - Robert Ingrid (former Republican Congressman - R-South Carolina)

“We live in a time where the politics of fear are the most persuasive thing on the table” - Edward Snowden (former CIA employee, whistle blower and fugitive after his revelations about the NSA)

“Things money can’t buy: manners, morals, respect, character, common sense, trust, patience, class, integrity, love” - Unknown 

“Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great and strong purpose in your heart” – Gordon B. Hinckley 

“Be the type of person you want to meet” – Unknown

“Be a voice, not an echo” – Unknown

“I got my own back” – Maya Angelou

“The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you: your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So, write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can” – Unknown

“Be someone who makes you happy” – Unknown

“Don’t downgrade your dream just to fit your reality. Upgrade your conviction to match your destiny” – Unknown

“No response is a response. And it’s a powerful one” – Unknown

“Let’s cherish every moment we have been given. The time is passing by. Cherish the love we have, we should cherish the life we live.  The world is always changing, nothing stays the same. But love will stand the test of time” - Kool and the Gang (New Jersey musical band)

“Stop defending your life, live your life” - Tamron Hall (Journalist and Talk show host)

“Not every day is a good day, live anyway. Not all you love will love you back, love anyway. Not everyone will tell you the truth, be honest anyway. Not all deals are fair, play fair anyway” – Unknown

“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know until you lived through it. Honor your path. Trust your journey. Learn, grow, evolve, become” – LaTisha Cotto

“When we come into a recognition of the unity of all things and that the source of all power is within, we tap the source of inspiration” - Charles F. Haanel


About Benita

Applying her diverse experience in leadership and aesthetics, von Sass is currently completing her Master’s Degree in Film Directing at the historic and prestigious London Film School in England to realise her life work.

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Life Perspectives

I’m here in the world. And, just like you, I am this unique combo of genetics and all of what I’ve done and experienced so far.

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Out And About - Around the World

Life is that kaleidoscope where each colorful grain is like the shining facet of a gem.

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Canada

The beautiful country of CANADA has been my home since birth in Montreal, Canada.

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