"Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else."  --Fred Rogers

"Mister Rogers’ wisdom always felt like a comforting, validating hug. In this quote — similar to the familiar phrase “when one door closes, another opens” — he ruminates on beginnings and endings. When it feels like one chapter or phase of life is coming to a close, it’s often an indication that a new chapter is about to unfold. Instead of fixating on finality, we should view endings as opportunities for fresh beginnings, new experiences, growth, and discovery. Rogers’ words serve as an optimistic reminder to approach life’s transitions with hope and openness, recognizing that each ending carries within it the seeds of a new beginning."  --Inspiring Quotes Sunday, August 27, 2023

"You have to have confidence in your vision or else no one else will trust in it."  --Mary Katrantzou

"We are stronger when we listen, and smarter when we share."  --Rania Al-Abdullah

"Rania Al-Abdullah, the wife of King Abdullah II, has served as the queen of Jordan for more than 20 years, and in that time she has been a champion for her people as well as several humanitarian causes around the world. In her efforts to promote global education, the rights of women and children, community empowerment, and cultural understanding, she reminds us that we are always better together. When we can engage in respectful dialogue, free to share our thoughts, feelings, and stories, everyone benefits."  ---Inspiring Quotes Thursday, August 24, 2023

"You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness."  --Brené Brown

 "The ultimate luxury in life remains nature."  --Robert Rabensteiner

"Ultimately, art is trying to see things that other people don't see."  --Trevor Paglen