“It’s hard at times, but it makes a kid strong in ways that most people can’t understand. Teaches them that even though people are left behind, new ones will inevitable take their place; that every place has something good – and bad – to offer. It makes a kid grow up fast.”

“Calamities reveal your capabilities. Take note of this and when times get odd, prepare and shine.”

“Remember an arrow can only be shot by pulling it backwards; so when you feel like life is dragging you down with difficulties, it simply means that it’s going to launch you to something great. So just focus and keep aiming – Unknown”

“Since we live in a dynamic environment, changes will keep displacing us from our comfort zone. Every person, organisation and society faces challenges, how we deal with those challenges define our long-term success. Develop a breakthrough mindset that seeks solutions even in the time of adversity.”

“For a single thought to enter one must be aligned with its frequency. We overlook situations without seeking the cause, use the adversity to strengthen & heal the broken parts within yourself and you will outgrow the need to respond. Negativity is a choice, healing is a process.. learn the difference between the two.”

“Be a sadist. No matter how sweet and innocent your leading characters, make awful things happen to them — in order that the reader may see what they are made of.”[From the preface.]”

“She wears it so beautifully doesn’t she, her pain… Always smiling, always positive…. always happy to help… It’s like a garment perfectly tailored to fit the way she carries it… with a touch of grace… and the quietness of that sad smile…. All so you’d never know how heavy it really was.”

“Wander in the wonderful wonderland of adventures and adversity to find yourself.”

“Funerals aren’t scheduled.”

“With faith in God, we can walk through the fires unharmed.”