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

"It is more substantial to represent a purpose, rather than just a title."

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

"I choose many voices to consider and reckon with, rather than just one to tolerate."

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

"It is more substantial to represent a purpose, rather than just a title."

"To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles."

"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."

"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."

"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!"

"Head up, heart open. To better days!"

"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."

"The first law of nature is self-preservation. Cut off that which may harm you. But if it is worth preserving, and is meaningful, nourish it and have no regrets. Ultimately, this is true living and love of self...from within."

"Life, for the living, is a gift of opportunity; an exercise of the will to choose."

"Success is not determined by the outcome. The outcome is the result of having already decided that you are successful to begin with."

"You do not get what you wish for, unless it be known to the source of your desire."

"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."

"What you are, and who you are should provide greater clarity about where you have been and where you are headed. Although one distinguishes spiritual from physical nature, the ultimate unification of the two is the consequence of the struggle for internal, external and eternal – peace."

"What are you prepared to give for your dream? If it is not everything...stop pipe dreaming."

"The energy it took to exit mother’s womb is the same force required to manifest a dream...a different kind of struggle. Push, push, push!"

"Manipulation, fueled with good intent, can be a blessing. But when used wickedly, it is the beginning of a magician's karmic calamity."