68 Quotes by Shannon Alder

Often the inspiration to write music comes from the voices in your head. You’re not crazy. Just be thankful they are not making you rescue people in 20-degree weather at 2:30 in the morning in the forest.

Your greatest responsibility in your life is to be the best version of yourself. When you feel for what the soul believes that is who you become.

I am convinced that the jealous, the angry, the bitter and the egotistical are the first to race to the top of mountains. A confident person enjoys the journey, the people they meet along the way and sees life not as a competition. They reach the summit last because they know God isn’t at the top waiting for them. He is down below helping his followers to understand that the view is glorious where ever you stand.

When you can’t reach the standards of another’s heart you must ask yourself, "What value do I put on my soul that I would subject myself to such rejection?

There are many forms of love as there is moments in time, and you are capable of feeling them all at different stages of your life.

Time doesn't heal all wounds, only distance can lessen the sting of them.

Passion is not a reaction to an external event. It is the left over emotions from the internal battles you have won that propels you forward.

The problem with this generation is they are so quick to define who they are in the process of searching. It is their need for immediate acceptance that keeps them from exploring further.

You can have regret from yesterday, fear tomorrow, but peace today by sharing your heart’s deepest feelings. A life spent being fearful of showing your soul is a life not worth living.