“A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.”

What sedentary Canadian politicians think of when they imagine what it must be like to go hiking.

It's easy to criticize yourself when things go wrong. What you truly need at that time is your compassion for your journey. Loss and defeat are part of progress. But don't let it break you. Be gentle with yourself. You are a human trying to make the best of where you are.

At the end of the day make peace with whatever happened during the day. Accept setbacks and wins with same grace. Release mistakes and prepare yourself for a new adventure the next day. Turn over the page and write a new story each day.

More people care for you than you believe. Someone somewhere admires your strength. Someone is saying silent prayer for you. Someone is cheering for you quietly. Someone is feeling inspired by you. Your presence gives reassurance to someone out there. You're valued. You're loved.

Fashion is storytelling, and we are the authors..

Refugees in Germany are increasingly concerned about xenophobia and feel less welcome, according to a new long-term study. p.dw.com/p/4zZkY

Immer wieder wird die GPS-Navigation von Flugzeugen gestört, so wie bei Ursula von der Leyen, sagt der Wissenschaftler Thomas Pany. Dabei könnten sie geschützt werden. #red trib.al/4Ho8tng

Die frühere Außenministerin ist in New York angekommen. Die neue Präsidentin der Uno-Vollversammlung inszeniert sich auf Instagram im Stil von »Sex and the City«. Eine Chance, die Markus Söder sicher genutzt hätte, ließ sie aber aus. spiegel.de/netzwelt/annal…

Past was important at a point. There are still memories in heart but there is no point replaying old scenarios. There is nothing left anymore in those days. Times have changed. You have grown. It's time now to start afresh and create new memories.

They are requesting the death penalty, which is in effect today in 27 American States.

Don't fear failure so much that you do injustice to your potential. Turn your doubts into excitement. Change what ifs to why nots. Give yourself a chance to step away from cage of questions and insecurities. You can handle whatever comes.have a nice Friday!

Believe that things will happen at the right time. You don't have to rush anything. Give yourself time to appreciate quiet moments. Be ok with slowing down once in a while to appreciate life's joys. Stay gentle with yourself on all kinds of days.