74 Quotes by Viola Shipman

If I had to describe the scent of Michigan in spring and summer, it wouldn't be aparticular smell – blooming wildflowers or boat exhaust off the lake – it would be a color: Green.

But I’m nervous.”“That’s natural”, I say. “But you know what? I never say I’m nervous. Do you want to know what I say?“ Lily nods. “I always say I’m excited. And that’s what you need to remember. You’re not really nervous, you’re just really excited. There’s a big difference between being scared and excited. That’s what makes you feel all fluttery inside, like you ate a million butterflies.”“That’s exactly how I feel!” she says.

He is happy now, I am happy now, and that has made us kinder, more generous. We are all happy now. Happiness, I’ve learned, is not only quite magical, but also contagious.

Life is filled with overwhelming tragedy, but it's also filled with incomparable beauty. I read somewhere that god doesn't come to us in the happy times. He comes to us through our scars and wounds.

The Ice Cream Cone CharmYou Will Never Work A Day Once You Discover A Passion That Makes Your Life Rich & Sweet

The Dragonfly CharmEmbrace The Magic of Nature & Life Will Be Filled with Good Fortune

The Kite CharmFor A Life Filled with High-Flying Fun, Play with the Wonder of A Child

There's only one way to tackle life, enjoy a day at the beach, and jump into a Great Lake: Headfirst!

The daisies remind you to be happy. The hydrangeas remind you to be colorful. The lilacs remind us to breath deeply. The pansies reflect our own images back at us. The hollyhocks remind us to stand tall in this world. And the roses - oh, the roses! - they remind us that beauty is always present even amongst the thorns.