Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #4 NOT Our Failures

“We are NOT our failures.”  A simple but important mantra!  Inspirational Quote #5: Inspirational Quote #6: Inspirational Quote #7: Inspirational Quote #8: Inspirational Quote #9: Inspirational Quote #10: Inspirational Quote #11: Inspirational Quote #12: Inspirational Quote #13:  

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Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #5 I Love Sleep

“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?”-Ernest Hemingway Happy Sleep Week! It’s National Sleep Awareness Week (March 2-9, 2014). This week, you can sleep in and wear your pajamas to work. Tell them I gave you permission!  😉 Inspirational Quote #6: Inspirational Quote #7: Inspirational Quote #8: Inspirational Quote…

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Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #6 Celebrating RARE

“We may be RARE, but we’ve got ROAR.”-Julie Flygare Yes, I’m (awkwardly) quoting myself today. Happy Rare Disease Day! The rare disease community is a huge source of inspiration to me. Many struggles I thought were “only narcolepsy”, are quite universal for rare disease patients.  We have difficulty finding proper diagnosis. We have limited treatment options, which…

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Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #7 The Secret of Change

 “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” -Socrates  Living with narcolepsy, my energy is limited. It’s important to prioritize carefully and not fight losing battles. What’s done is done. EVER ONWARD!  Inspirational Quote #13: Inspirational Quote #12: Inspirational Quote #11: Inspirational Quote #10: Inspirational Quote…

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Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #8 Crazy Enough

“People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”-Apple Computers Thank you to my dear friend, Sunny Dietra in Florida for sending me this quote! 😎 Inspirational Quote #9 Inspirational Quote #10 Inspirational Quote #11 Inspirational Quote #12 Inspirational Quote #13 Check back for more quotes soon!

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Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #9 Being Perfect

“The thing that is really hardand really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginningto work on becoming yourself.”-Anna Quindlen Aw, how very true! We all strive for perfection at times. Yet, I try to focus my energy on developing my unique set of talents and skills – with compassion and without comparing myself to others.…

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Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014 – #12 Carrying a Burden

 “You are not a burden. You HAVE a burden, which by definition, is too heavy to carry on your own.” Accepting help can be hard. Here’s how I created a strong support system. Come back soon for more inspirational quotes for those living with chronic invisible conditions like narcolepsy! Inspirational Quote #13:

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REM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes of 2014

Last year, I enjoyed sharing my top 13 Inspirational Quotes. I’ve decided to do this annually. Living with a life-long invisible illness like narcolepsy, feeling of guilt, regret, shame, and self-doubt inevitably creep in. Positive quotes have helped me combat negativity and stay on track towards achieving my goals. REM Runner’s Top 13 Inspirational Quotes 2014…

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