Quote 1:
“Don’t wait until you die to be reborn. Your past does not define who you are, it’s only muscle that you are building for your future.” -Mayra Rubio
Quote 2:
“Embrace your vulnerabilities, accept them, and forgive yourself.”
-Angelica Monroy
Quote 3:
“Stay strong as you live your life story and remember your blessings, no matter what circumstances you face.”
-Dr. Damary M. Bonilla-Rodriguez
Quote 4:
“Those who truly care for you will linger, accept, and understand you.”
-Mayra Betances
Quote 5:
“Love yourself, have dignity, know your worth and don’t settle.” -Wendy Rodriguez
Quote 6:
“Circumstances determined your past, the present is embracing you, and only you can define your future.”
-Teresita Marsal-Avila
Quote 7:
“Always be you–and learn to let go in order to grow. You owe it to yourself.”
-Vivian Martinez-Stachura
Quote 8:
“Collaboration, creativity, and respect build life long connections that matter and make a difference, propelling us to work together across all boundaries.”
-Diane Luna
Quote 9:
“Widen the path of opportunities and continue to leave a powerful and positive legacy in this world.” -Luis Fonsi
Quote 10:
“Your individuality is important, but so is belonging. Recognize the parts of your culture that have shaped your past, and the parts you want to carry with you into the future.”
-Sol Peralta
Quote 11:
“You only have what you give. It’s by spending yourself that you become rich.”
-Isabel Allende
Quote 12:
“Get behind other people’s success. Your life was built on other people’s dreams, so let’s not let them down.”
-Dionicia Nava
Quote 13:
“Instead of listening to all of the horrific stuff on the news every single day, every moment of the day, sometimes I just go quiet. I spend some time with myself, and I think about things that are important to me. It sounds simple, but it works.”
-JW Cortés
Quote 14:
“Some people shy away from boldly claiming what they most wish for. Maybe they fear it’ll make them look pushy. Or greedy. Or ungrateful for what they have. But when you keep your dreams hidden away, when you hide them under a sofa cushion, they never get the light they need to grow.” -Diane Guerrero
Quote 15:
“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.” -Dolores Huerta
Quote 16:
“One of the greatest things you have in life is that no one has the authority to tell you what you want to be. You’re the one who’ll decide what you want to be. Respect yourself and respect the integrity of others as well. The greatest thing you have is your self-image, a positive opinion of yourself. You must never let anyone take it from you.” -Jaime Escalante
Quote 17:
“Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.” -Cesar Chavez
Quote 18:
“The opposite of success is not failure… it’s being stuck. You have a unique gift that’s meant to be shared. When fully aligned with this everlasting GIFT, an unshakable confidence becomes REAL!”
-Jennifer Villarreal
Quote 19: (Maybe read it twice just in case)
“You are not lucky to be here. The world needs your perspective. They are luck to have you.”
-Antonio Tijerino
You are not just lucky… you have a purpose and journey to pursue. Stay on the course… you will make it to the finish line. Keep working, changing, questioning, dreaming, and pursing. We need you! See ya soon with something new!