J.D. Young Quotes

But words mattered, more so in Newark than many other places. In a world where income and possessions were limited, words represented dignity, pride, self-worth.

Music pulls words from the heart and inspires brilliance.

After all, suicide is contagious.

It seems it has been my fate to sadden those I should have made happy.

Stay in church, stay in prayer, stay in the Word, and stay in fellowship with other believers.

I could be living the best and happiest of lives if only I were not a fool.

Embrace high expectations from “demanding” parents if what they are demanding is your positive growth and learning.

Dwelling much on the contemplation of little things, [we] are in danger of losing the intellectual appetite.

Breathing towards a more peaceful day" Pudge xo

Don't hang with negative people. They will pull you down with them. Instead, invite them into your light and together you will both shine strong.

He was the last thread suspending me in the light. Without him, I can feel myself spiraling downward, falling to a place where I can no longer pull myself back up.

It is the photographing of ordinary things, in extraordinary light, that produces extraordinary photographs.

I'm out, surrounded in dark. But in the distance there is a small glow, a tiny light. Suddenly I'm standing alone, the space starting to brighten as the light grows.

Find the light. Reach for it. Live for it. Pull yourself up by it. Gratitude always makes for straighter, taller trees.

Think of the people whom you love, like, trust, and admire. Isn’t their integrity the golden thread which elevates them to a higher standard in your eyes and in your heart?

1. “Being able to depend on a person’s integrity lays a solid foundation for a relationship built on trust, both in business and in life.

As with construction, your personal integrity is the firm foundation upon which you can build a strong character, rewarding life, and healthy relationships.

Through change and challenge, if our personal foundations are built with quality virtues of character and integrity, we are more resilient, healthy, and ultimately more impressive.

Throughout the history of mankind, the virtues embraced by humanity have remained true, unwavering, and consistent.

While many may claim that these virtues are old-fashioned, they are essential materials for building a solid and worthwhile foundation for your life that will never go out of style.

Integrity, once tarnished, or broken, is hard to recover.

While having a strong character foundation may not sell newspapers, increase TV ratings, or make a person famous, it's essential for building a life that is meaningful and matters.

Authentic people are instantly more likable and trustworthy, which makes building rapport with them a pleasure.

We crave real people and are delighted when we find them.

Own your truths—all of them. Be honest. Be genuine. Be straightforward. Be refreshing!

Allow your natural personality to shine through without pretending to be someone you're not, or you may be stuck with that label forever.

Walking in alignment with your integrity will help you stay on the right track.

There is a reason that the words natural, wholesome, and organic resonate throughout our culture today. Aim to be natural and truly who you are one-hundred percent of the time.

We've all met people who are beautiful on the outside, however, when they open their mouths to speak, they have nothing of substance to contribute.

Sometimes we meet folks who appear rather plain, yet when they speak from a heart of service, love, compassion, and wisdom, they instantly become respected favorites.

Authenticity is the litmus test for the honesty, transparency, and trust which are necessary for healthy relationships.

By authentically sharing when things aren’t right you allow the people you care about to offer the support you may need.

Living in alignment with your true self enables you to cultivate transparency and unshakable authenticity.

Admittedly, there will be times when you must interact on a superficial level and adjust your behavior to fit in, go along and get along.

Not everyone is always going to like you. What impresses one person may turn another away. To thine own self be true.

Interestingly, being yourself allows others to be themselves. Even with crazy imperfections, being a bona fide genuine person is the best any of us can be—messy flaws and all!

Authentic people are so comfortable in their own skins they make us more comfortable in our own.

She is so secure in her beautifully imperfect self that she would welcome you with open arms, no judgment, and complete acceptance.

I am a recovering perfectionist, and like all in recovery, I do better some days than others!

Why did I think that the mask was a better portrayal than my authentic self? We can get hidden under layers of illusion, can’t we?

As a young girl, I allowed my self-esteem to be determined by others’ opinions, and I devoted incredible energy tuning into how everyone else felt.

As a lifetime people pleaser, I remember trying to mold myself into the person I thought other people wanted me to be—all for the sake of being liked and accepted. It caused more pain than gain.

Do you really want people to like you for something that you’re not? It takes a lot of energy to pretend to be someone else for the sake of pleasing others.

Integrity is a most valued human quality.

Your integrity is your personal code of honor and has the power to build your reputation or destroy it, establish credibility or crumble it—in one swift move.

Your personal integrity, defined as being honest and having strong moral principles, communicates whether (or not) you can be trusted.

Life’s most amazing moments between people are built on trust, communication, acceptance, and love.

The days of the pushy salesmen and self-serving narcissists are over. That type of behavior quickly alienates and pushes people away because it offends and can’t be trusted.

The relationship between a guy and a girl naturally becomes more intimate as they spend time together.

Forgiveness is not about forgetting, Mack. It is about letting go of another person's throat.