Who you *really* are has less to do with how hard life can be, and everything to do with the light you’re here to bring. Read this spiritual poem to feel like all is well, underneath all the noise and heartache. It'll remind you that joy doesn't just happen: it comes from within, through you into the world. And it's why you're here.

"Without your love... I would miss so much life." If there's someone you want to thank for what they've given you, read this short love poem. It's for them and all the life they bring into your life. All the pain they've helped you through, the hope they've helped you find again.

You make a difference with every step you take, with everything you say and do and think. It all contributes to the world you live in. If you want to teach peace instead of pain, trust instead of power, read these world peace quotes. They'll keep the flame of hope in your heart burning bright.

What if forgiveness changed the past, how you see it in your mind and how you feel about it in your heart? What if it changed the future, by changing how you lived right now? Read these forgiveness quotes if you're ready to move forward with a greater focus on how *you* live.

Believe in the power and “magic” of these three words: I choose love. They can change your life. Use this positive affirmation for love to spark hope and appreciation in your relationships (including the one you have with yourself). Your words carry powerful energy.

If you feel like you're here to heal, not harm, read this poem. Love, not hate. Because loving yourself and loving each other is kind of the same thing. And the way you love in the face of what's unloving makes all the difference in the world.

Self-compassion when you need it most can change your entire day, your whole life. Try this practice when shame, anxiety, depression, or stress have a hold on you. It'll help you get ahold of the way you want to feel, so you can live... better.

Your worth goes to your core. This is the truth: You’re worthy now. You are enough, and I am enough, and this poem is dedicated to that Truth. Don’t remember that you’ve always been enough, whole, loving, essential? Read this poem. It’s a prayer, an affirmation, wisdom that goes deeper than what you think about yourself.

Helping others is one way to honor yourself. Loving yourself and loving each other is kind of the same thing. That’s because we’re connected on a deep level. Read these quotes about helping others and remember: even when you think your kindness goes unnoticed, it’s essential. It casts a ripple out into the world.

Try this loving kindness meditation when you feel disconnected from someone you love. Or when you can't let go of a grudge. Or when you're having a hard time forgiving yourself. It'll sweeten your whole life, one breath at a time, which is to say: you'll feel better, faster.