LITERARY NOVELIST | FANTASY FICTION AUTHOR | PLAIN POET | WORLD MAKER | CHARACTER BUILDER | MULTI-GENRE STORYTELLER | ILLUSTRATOR | PHILOSOPHER OF SORTS
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Richelle E. Goodrich: Author, poet, and philosopher who finds solace in daily conversations with God, cherishes the magic of storytelling, and believes in the enduring power of love and gratitude. This American writer has been sharing motivational quotes, book giveaways, and festive haikus, spreading cheer and inspiration for over a decade. Social media followers frequently share and appreciate Richelle’s insightful quotes on gratitude, happiness, and human connection, notably echoing her wisdom. Besides being prominent on social sites, you can find Richelle E. Goodrich quotes published in many books, including the Oxford Philosophy "Being Human" course book, in nine separate "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books, in a Revlon magazine ad campaign, and on a television episode of "Alone" (season 7 episode 3.)
“I like bubbles in everything. I respect the power of silence. In cold or warm weather, I favor a mug of hot cocoa. I admire cats—their autonomy, grace, and mystery. I awe at the fiery colors in a sunset. I believe in deity. I hear most often with my eyes, and I will trust a facial expression before any accompanying comment. I invent rules, words, adventures, and imaginary friends. I pretend something wonderful every day. I will never quit pretending.”
—Richelle E. Goodrich
Happiness does require a positive outlook. It is an optimistic way of viewing the world, hoping for the best, and being grateful for the tiniest things. You choose to live in the way of happiness.
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, and Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
"Last night I danced.
My body rose from its slump for the first time since the beginning of sorrows—my fingers beckoning to the stars at arm’s length, back arching as tingles bubbled up my spine, hips caught in a silent tempo while on tiptoe I twirled in endless euphoric circles. It didn’t matter that you loved me or that you didn’t. For I was wanted by the gods last night, their seraphs and muses descending on moonbeams into my midst, caressing my face and gliding their spirited arms about my waist, lifting my toes from the soil that I might feel what it is to fly without heaviness of heart. I danced with them under the glow of a loyal moon. For one brief, visceral dance I joyed as Heaven joys—in endless bliss.
And the universe cherished me."
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, and Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
"The key to valuing something is to lose it and then realize how rare it was—after which you pray like mad to regain what you lost. The value of an item often depends upon how hard it is to attain."
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, and Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
"A kiss says it all—
I like you.
I love you.
I need you.
I want you.
I value you.
I fancy you.
I adore you.
I prefer you.
I missed you.
I cherish you.
I support you.
I care for you.
I long for you.
I think of you.
I treasure you.
I hope for you.
I consider you.
I dream of you.
I delight in you.
I appreciate you.
And I will never, ever forget you."
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, and Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
"No one is without troubles, without personal hardships and genuine challenges. That fact may not be obvious because most people don’t advertise their woes and heartaches. But nobody, not even the purest heart, escapes life without suffering battle scars."
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, and Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
"A little porch light from a distant farmhouse dimmed, feeling alone and unneeded until his smallest spark of illumination snuffed out entirely. The night fell as dark as it was quiet. Meanwhile, every secret eye within the vicinity―from insect to animal to human wanderer―stopped to blink, suddenly blinded. Their guiding light had vanished, extinguishing hope in the hearts of many. That little light had mattered, but he knew it not."
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, and Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
