More quotes by Shannon L. Alder

"Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another struggling soul, like you."
"Never let your fear of the unknown and things being too difficult make your choices for you in life. One of the saddest lessons in life is finding out that your fear made the situation worse than what it was and a braver person stole the dream you gave up on."
"If you were born with the ability to change someone’s perspective or emotions, never waste that gift. It is one of the most powerful gifts God can give—the ability to influence."
"There are only two ways to live your life. One as if all that matters is to have someone love and accept you. The other is as though loving and accepting another person is all that matters. Often, when you choose the second you get the first."
"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't being said. The art of reading between the lines is a life long quest of the wise."