T.F. Hodge, From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph Over Death and Conscious Encounters with "The Divine Presence"

"Be willing for purpose; it pays huge returns on investment. And along the journey, those who dis your willing sacrifice(s) will ponder their own foolishness."

"Bravado may stir the crowd, but courage needs no audience."

"Bling"is not an indication of riches. It is a product of value-based spending, to enrich the pockets of those outside of ones sphere of influence...the haves' bleeding the have-nots'."

"Divide the constant tide and random noisiness of energetic flow, with conscious recurring moments of empty mind, solitude, gratitude and deep...slow...breathing. Of this, the natural law of self-preservation demands."

"Both friend and enemy reside within us. One lives by the rule of compassion, the other by the rule of hard knocks. Though potential influence of either extreme is inevitable, our actions bear witness to the one we embrace."

"There is bound to be turbulence in the clouds of confusion before one can view the friendly skies, and an illuminated landing strip."

"For the human experience, life in the natural world seems to require the application of meaning, in order to evoke purpose."

"Each moment of worry, anxiety or stress represents lack of faith in miracles, for they never cease."

"This path was not that of my conscious choosing. But after persistent subconscious confrontation, I have finally embraced what is, 'souly' for me...and I am thankful, when called upon, to be able to share and give to those who seek their own way of the path."

"Perception can be one-sided or variant: "Glass half empty or half full."There usually is more than one way of perceiving. Thoroughly check your inner dialogue."

"When spontaneous demoralizing thoughts seep into your conscience, don't trip...allowing them to fester. These are random tests of your conviction and determination. Large or small, your reaction to such intrusions is a defining moment for which no one else, but you, can mitigate."

"Do not only think about it, but feel about it, also, before taking appropriate action."

"The illusion, as ego suggests, is that it's about time - mechanical mind; it is not. It is, however, all about conscious space - something [the] soul has always known."

"The Motto of Champions: If you are hurt, you can suck it up and press on. If injured, you can rebound and return bigger and better...and continue to inspire!"

"One who will not accept solitude, stillness and quiet recurring moments...is caught up in the wilderness of addictions; far removed from an original state of being and awareness. This is 'dis-ease."

"Divide the constant tide and random noisiness of energetic flow, with conscious recurring moments of empty mind, solitude, gratitude and deep...slow...breathing. Of this, the natural law of self-preservation demands."

"Your life experience is a moving picture, of which you are writer, director, performer, producer and critic."

"While fear depletes power, faith gives wings for the soul’s elevation."

"If you have a dream, keep it. But write it down and take appropriate actions to see it manifest."

"Though the earth contains greater energy and mass than any single being, linked together, "people make the world go-round"."