What We Leave Behind Quotes

“It’s sad really, trying to appreciate all of the great events in our lives and all the amazingly good days. Sometimes it seems like we take them for granted, until something bad comes along to put us back into perspective. Are these bad events catalysts for change, which bring out the resiliency and best in us? A cosmic wakeup call that reminds us to enjoy the good times, because they can be taken away so easily.
How messed up and ironic would that be?
Is it even possible for us to remember what goodness we’re truly capable of on a daily basis, not just when things cause us to react out of necessity. A base line of beautiful acts and thoughts that are not brought out only by holiday music or someone else’s misfortune, but remain at the surface of who we really are. Wouldn’t that be amazing? Wouldn’t that be something to strive for?”
― Matthew Alan, What We Leave Behind

“The one thing I’ve learned in this life that I would have you understand is not living in fear of how others view you. Enjoy each day and look at what God gives you as a gift. You’ll never be disappointed in yourself if your intent is true and you try your best to do the right thing.” Finished with the best motherly wisdom”
― Matthew Alan, What We Leave Behind

“You need to face this situation with conviction. No doubts. No fears. Just a focused desire to make something happen, to make something change. You only have control over a few things in this world; your attitude, your desire, and your focus are among them. Even if you fail, in the end, if you made the process count, you will have won.”
― Matthew Alan, What We Leave Behind

“You can’t control what people think of you, it’s how you think of yourself that matters,”
― Matthew Alan, What We Leave Behind

“Enjoy each day and look at what God gives you as a gift.”
― Matthew Alan, What We Leave Behind