Quotes By Author: Alfa H
“If everyone only gave a fraction of the compassion their hearts are capable of giving… how much suffering could we alleviate in this world?”
“Your ability to make me feel like I was less than I was, took awhile to recover from. But after ripping my own self worth to shreds for so long, I realized that I wasn’t less just because I was more than your inexperienced hands could handle.”
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Alfa H, “Trying to explain feelings that are foreign to your heart, make communication daunting, even frightful. How does one express sensations that cower in the corners, fearful they will not be accepted by their inspiration?”
“I don’t compete against other women. To uplift others means I’m never looking down on them. I applaud their strength, and I remind them that we never know how strong we are until we are tested. And this life will test you… But it’s not a competition. I want us all to make it.”
“How to raise sons who respect women:Never give them the opportunity to see you disrespect yourself.”
“I want you. I want you inside and out. The parts you cover with laughter. The depth you shrug off with indifference. I want you. I want you to take me to the place you’ve hidden your heart. I want to walk by your side on this journey. You’re worth it. We’re worth it. Because… I want you.”
“Promise me this. When you find yourself in need of inspiration, bypass the roses that will clamor aimlessly for attention. And focus on the souls who have actually ‘lived’ among the thorns.”
“I am often asked what made me the way I am. And my answer is always this: I’ve always been me. It just took awhile to find me under all the rubble.”
“If I read inspirational words, they better have some pain to back them up. My strength for moving forward has never been sparked by flowery prose calling me and Angel. Tell me how you swallowed Hell, and lived to tell the tale… the ‘pain’ and your transformation – will inspire me to soar. And I promise you, I will listen.”