10.08.2011

In My Words 2

Here are some of my thoughts this week... in my own words:
*Today, I'm going to be positive. I won't let crappy things or stupid people ruin that for me. So, to all the day-ruiners out there: Look elsewhere... because today just ain't your day with me.
*Sure, there are at least 2 sides to every story. But if one person is sane... and the other-- completely insane... then I'm thinking sanity trumps fairness in that dispute.
*The people who really change the world are those who challenge the words "You can't" with "Watch this."
*There will be good days, and there will be bad days. There will be ups, mixed with downs. But, when the tears drown your smiles... fight to smile through those tears. Because if you can smile... you can make it.
*In life, you're going to fail sometimes. When you do, you may feel worthless. But down the road, you may feel burdened by success. And in between, trapped by mediocrity. Just remember: none of these feelings can ever define you... without your consent. You can only be a failure, if you believe you can't succeed. You're only mediocre, if you fail to strive for more. Success will be your burden, if you deny its opportunities. Life doesn't make you who you are. You do.
*If everyone who truly cared about something, simply acted on that feeling, the "some day" we all talk about... could be today.
*The past is in the past. Sure, what happened in the past helped shape who you are today. But if you're still holding onto it --then I hate to tell ya-- but it isn't your past. It's your present.
*Don't waste all of your energy on the not-important-people around you. Because inevitably, the MOST important people in your life will begin to feel not important. Those people are irreplaceable.
*As a kid, you want to know everything. As a pre-teen, you don't care to know anything. As a teenager, you think you know everything. As a young adult, you realize you know nothing. For the rest of your life, you'll repeat this same cycle over and over again. Seeking knowledge, avoiding truth, assuming wisdom, and surrendering to reality. That's the journey of life. You'll never know everything. Try anyway.
*I was once a little girl with big dreams. Although I grew up... that little girl stayed with me. She's still there, inside of me... fighting for those dreams. When life says "No," she says "Yes." When the world says "You can't," she says "I can." When they say "Stop trying," she says "Never." By keeping my inner child alive, I kept my dreams alive. And then, my dreams came true. That little girl never stopped believing that anything is possible... and she was right
*All quotes written by Ashley Owen Hill

22 comments:

  1. sooo inspiring!...GOD BLESS u for all the things u've done for the fur babies!

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  2. so true and very inspiring keep doing your great work and i will try to do my best for all the innocent furry people

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  3. Ashley, thank you for your inspiring words,and thank you for your wonderful work, I read your blogs all the time. I love em.

    Deb.. Tampa Fl

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  4. you are the best!

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  5. Very wise words. Query: Are there any pictures of you without dogs? Prom picture? Yearbook? Even as a little girl you were surrounded by pups

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  6. @Foley,
    Haha I know, right? I've been rescuing and loving dogs since I was a little girl. I do have some pics of me without dogs, but I'm pretty boring by myself hahaha

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  7. You are a sweetheart. Wwish I had room and money to rescue more critters. So I'll just keep sharing your posts! God blesses you! hhrox

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  8. I do not know you on a personal level but I want you to know that if I had a Daughter my every wish would be for her to be as compassionate as you - I am very Proud of you - keep walking the hard road for our lost & abandoned

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  9. You are a true angel. May God bless you and enable all your endeavors to help the furbabies.

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  10. :) I LoVE YOur blog! It makes me want to do more for my Rescue group that I am a hudge park of!! :) I'm actually fostering a momma dog and her 5 2 week old babbies!! :)

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  11. Thank you so much doesn't even start to say what I want to. I cry when I even hear about animal abuse of any type. You are awesome!@

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  12. Hi Ashley, I follow you on FB, and you are an inspiration, thank you,,,keep living your dream. you are a terrific role model! My pack here is give you 12 paws up, plus my two! hugs

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  13. Thanks sooo much, y'all! You are each so amazing. I heart all of you!!!

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  14. I loved your blog today. I wish that some one would have said these things to me when I was younger. I always told my children to go for their dreams and dream big. They have done well in their lives. I made a copy of this to put on my fridge....also shared. You are so special, keep up the good deeds and work...God Bless You.

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  15. you doing a great work!!!
    all helpers,who going outside and see all these cruelty are strong people!
    I believe that god has a special place for all of you :)
    And i m glad and thankful,that there so much people who take care

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  16. ASHLEY U HAVE AWAY WITH WORDS THAT PIERCE THE HEART WITH TRUTH AND SO MUCH HUMILITY U R A WONDERFUL PERSON AND I DONT EVEN KNOW U COMPASCION JUST FLOWS FROM U AND EVERY WORD U PUT ON PAPER GOD BLESS U THERE IS DEFINETLY A PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR U

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  17. Thank you so much! I cried it was so beautiful!
    I believe that someday all the animals will be safe.I have a dream that people will realize that how important they are in their lives. That unconditional love is the most precious treasure on earth! No riches in the world can replace the love animals give to each and every one of us!

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  18. Someone please help this poor dog I have attached the link. Thank you
    This is RESCUE ONLY HW+ NEED SPONSORS!HELP! the Dog - Dogue de Bordeaux-Mix
    RESCUE ONLY HW+ NEED SPONSORS!HELP! will be put down at a INDEPENDENCE shelter some time in the near future

    RESCUE ONLY HW+ NEED SPONSORS!HELP!
    Age: 2 Years Gender: Male
    Personality / Description
    Here's a video of this boy. He's very sweet seems curious about other dogs and wanting to play. He's very friendly and wanted to stay by my side so not much I could do video wise. He's high hw+ needs a rescue to save his life. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=22JW22GmJIE

    Good with other dogs

    Medical History
    HIGH HW + NEED RESCUE AND SPONSORS

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  19. I have adopted one of the 9000+ dogs you have featured on Pet Pardons, Although she traveled many miles and came to me full of Heart worms, I LOVE her dearly and we will win the battle and get her well again. Keep up the Good work.
    Marci

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