"Inspiration comes from watching others.   Motivation comes from within." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Take a break before you have a breakdown.  If you don’t go within …you go without rejuvenation, peace, guidance, spiritual food, self-awareness, balance and serenity. " ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor                                                 

"You only lose time and energy if you continue to whine, wait, worry, weep and wish things were better.  Instead of telling God about your big problems... tell your problems that you have a big God." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"You cannot change people, you can only influence them by your example." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"When you say “yes” to God, a floodgate of blessings are released for you." ~Jewel Diamond Taylor

"People in your life are like escalators.  They will either take you down or take you up to a higher level of living, understanding and opportunities." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

“You can’t afford to let people or circumstances drive you crazy.  Instead, be driven to stay in peace
instead of falling to pieces.  Stay in your own lane of purpose, dreams and hope.  Carry your own map and
allow the Lord to be your navigator.” ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"When you are experiencing uncomfortable circumstances you can choose your disposition about your position.  You can either say you are "going" through something or  you can say you are "Growing" through something." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Emotional wounds from your childhood, divorce, illness, racism and unhealthy media messages can leave deep self-esteem scars. There are many women, like me, who grew up on childhood fantasies and a  “love foolosophy”.  My book "You Deserve More" is written to help women break the spell of illusion, fantasy, romance addiction, feeling unworthy, desperate and naive.  The goal is to teach others how to love smart with your heart." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Listen to the silence and be amazed at what you hear.   Be still and you will discover that love, peace and guidance from God are knocking on the door of your soul." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"People run away from life's hurts and troubles and escape right into bed, addiction, overeating, denial, depression, blame and shame.  Instead of being empowered to rise above their circumstances, so many people find escape in sports the mall, casinos, bars or helping others.  My desire is to inspire people to stop running...feel it... deal with it and heal it." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"If you do nothing, nothing happens." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

I" caught God blessing me this morning." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor 

"You don’t need a lot of people, just the right people in your life to grow." ~Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Think big with small steps.  Keep the main thing...the MAIN THING and continue moving toward your big picture of success, purpose and/or task." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"We are so disconnected from nature's way and nature's timing.  We are so modern, technology-driven and expect fast results.   A farmer knows about patience, working hard, expects and respects the change of seasons and does not curse the storms, he knows it is a waste of time." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Life is full of ambiguity, i.e. tragedy and triumph, silly and the sacred, bitter and sweet, fear and faith, natural and the supernatural, miracles and misery, vices and virtues, humility and confidence, life and death.  Accept the fact that life is full of mystery and cycles of change." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Discipline your body, mind, tongue, time, emotions and money well.  This is a true sign of a wise person." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Life can change without your permission.  Shift happens.   Learn to be flexible, resilient and bounce back with your faith and courage.  Learn to be proactive, peaceful, patient, positive, productive and prayerful." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Open your eyes.  See your possibilities.  Break the strongholds of shame, blame, fear and pride.  Stop speaking about defeat, death, lack and loss.  Speak LIFE.  Speak STRENGTH.  Speak SOLUTIONS.  Speak FAITH.  Speak COURAGE.  Speak LOVE.   Speak GRATITUDE.  Speak ACTION. "  ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor    see Bounce Back videos

"God created us as living jewels on the earth  fearfully and wonderfully made by Him.   We have inner strength that comes from God that allows us to shine, endure and radiate light." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Do not ask God to guide your steps if you are not willing to move your feet." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Life is brief.   Make a difference.  Leave a legacy.  As you travel through life, leave a mark and not a stain.” ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"There are common reasons people do not achieve their goals: The goal wasn't really that important to them, or they didn’t break it down into small manageable steps." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Deliverance from difficulties usually comes after darkness.  In order to get from what was... to what will be, you have to grow through what is." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Do not confuse cockiness, arrogance and self-righteousness with self-esteem and the ability to be humble." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Some families pass along generational wealth and others pass along generational pain (i.e. dysfunction, secrets, divorce, addictions, abuse, anger, grudges, poor education, etc.).   ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"People scream for attention and love in the strangest ways.  Stop, look and listen." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

 "The words you speak are like magnets.  You possess what you confess with your mouth." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"The things that make me happy or not things.  My family, friends, memories, moments, a touch, a breakthrough, a day without pain, peace in my heart and home, a smile, children laughing and healthy, hearing the ocean, looking at trees and flowers, the sound of both my son’s voices, laughter, listening to music, my plane landing safely, a back rub from my husband, a healthy body, a road trip, a time of prayer and refection, watering my lawn, writing in my journal,  a good night’s sleep, hearing and learning the word of God from my Pastor, the smell of chocolate chip cookies in the oven, the courage to ask and act on my dreams, creativity with my hands, the emotional growth to let go of the past, hearing words like, “I love you…thank you…God bless you…you make a difference,,, your book/message inspired me into action…I just called to say I was thinking about you.”…these are some of life’s gifts that make me happy!" ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"You suffer when you cannot open your heart to love and forgiveness." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

Admire others without envy.

Follow without imitation.

Lead without manipulation.

Love without control.

Serve without expecting glory.

Give without expectations.

Work without distractions.

Live without worry.

Pray without fear.

~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Prayer, surrender and spiritual maturity changes your mind…not God’s mind." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Everyone you encounter is fighting some kind of battle.  Everyone you see has God within them,   It is through patience, non-judgment and love you will see God in them and in yourself." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Think and ink your specific goals.  Keep them in view for constant review.  If they are out sight...they are out of your mind.  Give your mind an assignment, a goal, a task and your behind will follow." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Why play the victim game?  Jesus already died on the cross.  Climb down off your cross of guilt, anger and shame.  Get busy living." ~Jewel Diamond Taylor

"You are connected to an inexhaustible supply of God’s abundant universe.  Tap into your gifts, talents, ideas, intuition, instincts, intelligence and connections.  Don’t sit on your assets." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"You can experience success and satisfaction by directing your attention on your intention.  As you change how you think, you will change the results you see in your life." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor   

"Excuses are your fears in disguise." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Procrastination is a thief.  Procrastination steals your money, ideas, opportunities, blessings and peace of mind.' ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Great leaders are readers.  Leaders are listeners.  Leaders are learners.  Leaders influence with love and by example." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Focus on your vision with energy, attention and determination.  If you only focus part-time, you will get part-time results.  Keep the main thing...the main thing." Jewel Diamond Taylor

You are in the school called "Life" everyday.  Don't be scared, get prepared for the tests in life (i.e. honesty, relationships, finances, temptation, loss, disappointments, health, pressure to perform your job, parenting, heartache, etc.)" ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Go outside and let nature speak to your soul.

Dust off your dreams. 

Breathe life in your passion and goals." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Depression, disappointments and addictions are a set up to make you give up." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Few people ever really live their life truthfully because of the fear of rejection and failure.  People want economic success, approval from family, friends and society.  Unfortunately, so many people live a lie and a life of limitation.  Once you are sick and tired of the pretense, procrastination, phony role playing, people-pleasing and pressures from society you can begin to live life free of  fear and full of adventure and truth." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Learn to delegate, dump what has no priority, focus on the main thing and learn "no" is a complete sentence." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Once you see yourself worthy of love and respect, you will be wiser in who you accept and reject in your life.  Once you see yourself as a precious jewel, you no longer tolerate being treated like a piece of junk." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor 

"Some of the greatest healing gifts are water, the sun, laughter, hugs and letting go of hurt." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"The most difficult and most rewarding job I have is being a parent." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"In a harsh storm the palm tree bends instead of breaks.  After you have done all you can during your financial storm, health storm or relationships storm, just stand and be resilient.  Bend but don’t break.   Be flexible and stay grounded in your faith.   Remember, this, too, shall pass.  Don’t allow the difficulty and disappointments to make your heart hard like a stone.  Remember you are not alone and you are stronger than you think." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor  watch Bounce Back videos

"Read and listen to information that will empower you, push you, challenge you, inspire you and remind you that you have great possibilities all around you.  Remember, anything is possible with God, for those who believe and for those who take action." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"People usually make radical and positive changes in their life either because of desperation or inspiration.  Why not choose to improve from inspiration rather than waiting until you are desperate." ~Jewel Diamond Taylor 

Trust God for the divine unfolding of your life.

Grow with the flow.  Let go of attachments and expectations.

Resistance creates stress.

Adaptability is a great ability to possess.

"In everything you do - -- do it with enthusiasm, excellence and integrity. Your character and work ethic is a valuable treasure.  Put your best foot forward and watch the doors of opportunities and blessings open up. Let go of any "just average" performance, small thinking and small faith. This is your life and you can only get out of it what YOU put in it!  Be complete in your pursuit of happiness.  Dr. Martin Luther King stated that in order to be complete, one must achieve the length of life (inner self-pursuits), the breadth of life (serving and helping others) and the height of life (reaching for God's calling for your life)" ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

"Sometimes you may feel stuck between your pain and your promises because of fear, procrastination, unable to see your worth and unable to see beyond your present circumstances.  The lies and confusion you saw as a child, in past relationships, in school, past bad decisions and from the enemy can paralyze your ability to succeed in life.  Growing out of a comfort zone or choosing to grow out of sin, addiction, drama, confusion and bad entanglements can seem difficult, embarrassing, impossible, uncomfortable, painful, awkward and uncertain.   Growth out of the familiar brings the pain that births great change!

God wants to prove, improve and move you to greater heights.  God wants to stretch, confront, change, and challenge you to go, be, do and have life more abundantly.  It’s time to press through any mess and false thinking. Come out of your comfort zone.  You have dreams, possibilities, prosperity, blessings and so much of life to experience.  Accept the invitation today to grow out of your comfort zone.  Webster's dictionary definition for the word  “grow” is " to advance toward maturity, to flourish, develop, get bigger." ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

~ Jewel Diamond Taylor, Conference Keynote Speaker, Minister, Author, Life Coach, Women's Retreat Leader, Founder of Women on the Grow aka "The Self-esteem Dr."

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