Top 500 Charlena E. Jackson Quotes (2024 Update)
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351. “I can’t help but think that I’ve been chasing happiness all my life, but it keeps running away from me.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

352. “The night air has such a deep definition of the earthbound because everything is asleep as it is firmly attached to the earth without movement – just resting to prepare for the next day.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

353. “Your accomplishments are important too, but they are things that you’ve worked on for quite some time and completed. However, your trying times are the ones that come out of nowhere, and you have to make a decision right away to give in or thrive.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

354. “I am trying my best to build a solid foundation.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

355. “I feel better knowing it is okay to take up for myself.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

356. “What you said caused a lot of damage. It is not the kind of damage that can’t be fixed. I will get over it sooner or later and forgive you, but things will not be the same.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

357. “Fathers of the fatherless children – where are you?”

— Charlena E. Jackson

358. “It should be simple, but people are filled with so much hate in the world. If we all loved each other without judgment, the world would be a better place for all of us.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

359. “Fathers of the fatherless sons and daughters, we all make mistakes and we always will. However, not being a part of your children’s lives isn’t a mistake; it’s a choice. When all’s said and done, the ship is always pressing forward. At the beginning and end of the day, you all only have yourselves to blame.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

360. “I know my words hurt, but wow! I cannot say what you did was an even or fair trade.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

361. “A woman is mistreated and disrespected on so many levels, yet she is the one who makes the curves in the road straight. She is the one who smoothes the bumpy road. When a woman loves; she loves hard, and when she loves hard, she loves deeply from within the core of her soul. Yet, she is never appreciated.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

362. “No more brainwashing – expect the unexpected to blow your mind! Connect with yourself and your life’s purpose – then grow.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

363. “Why is race always a factor? Nowadays, people are so quick to categorize one another and put each other in a stereotypical bubble that they do not take time to know the authentic person. It is sad, and they are quick to judge by looking at someone’s skin.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

364. “This unhealthy relationship is too demanding.”

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365. “I wish teachers would take bullying seriously because we, as students, are hurting.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

366. “I am working on getting to know people, but I have issues with that because I am afraid of betrayal. I am a work in progress.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

367. “Note to all of the fathers of the fatherless sons and daughters, there is no way you can love yourself without taking care of your responsibilities. Sadly, your unknown presence is your son’s and daughter’s first rejection in life.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

368. “I am free because – I forgive you. I am more than alive because I forgive myself.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

369. “I was being drilled again, for something someone did to me. I followed the rules, told the teacher, and once again – I still got punished for it. How and why did I get in trouble? Wow – what sense does that make? None. None what so ever. Once again, I was being bullied and it was ignored.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

370. “There isn’t anything that’s given to anyone. You have to earn it one way or another.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

371. “You don’t have to be alone; you are making the choice to be alone.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

372. “Life is beautiful. One thing’s for sure, we do not need a magnifying glass to see it. The naked eye shows us exactly what we need to see.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

373. “I felt pity for the willow tree; although its roots were shallow, it gave people hope. However, I did not think people appreciated it. It reminded me of life – you could be good to others and help them get ahead and give them hope, but when it was their turn to return the favor, they were nowhere to be found. Therefore, your core and roots were shallow and weak. All because you gave someone comfort and hope.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

374. “If more people are comfortable in their skin and think for themselves, then I do not believe manipulation and hate would be so dominant in the world today.” -Charlena E. Jackson, Why are You Obsessed with My Race?”

— Charlena E. Jackson

375. “I always had my blackness and whiteness question. It hurts because I feel like you are asking me to question my relationship with my mother and father.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

376. “Life comes with many surprises – I’ve learned that if we have solid support along the way, life isn’t as bad as it appears.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

377. “What can you improve on today?”

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378. “You have a fire under your feet and nobody can put out those flames.”

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379. “I am at peace and I am a fighter.”

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380. “Who I am – I am burning in the night of darkness, and I can see and acknowledge my flames. I have survived because I have written my own story. I did not let anyone write it for me.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

381. “I always wondered how a wildflower can be so soft when it is stepped on and covered by weeds. It is because the earth has covered it in boundless, endless love. I am a wildflower; there is no such thing as being tamed; we take what is given and somehow find our way.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

382. “My life has been full of curves. For once, I want to walk in a straight line; that way, at least I know what is ahead of me. The curves have played with my mind to the point I believe there is no such thing as a two-way street. My life has always consisted of a one-way street. I call it the road less traveled.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

383. “Everyone was like devils with snakes’ eyes trying to coil me up as they tried to suffocate me. Their actions squeezed me until my vision was blurry, and darkness covered my soul. They worked overtime trying to hypnotize me and bury me with their lies.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

384. “Bullies have issues within themselves and they are uncomfortable in their skin. So, they’d rather make someone feel bad to pick themselves up.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

385. “If your teachers don’t listen, tell someone who you trust. Let them be aware of the situation, regardless of whether or not it is ongoing. Let them know every single time it happens.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

386. “Part-time fathers of the fatherless sons and daughters, Man up and take care of your children. As they become wiser and older you will not have anyone to blame but yourself when they are filled with resentment.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

387. “Love never runs out – because, at the beginning and end of the day, love is still there because you should always love yourself.”

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388. “What’s the point of complicating my life? I am always back to where I started, and then... I relive the same patterns, but on a more difficult journey.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

389. “I cannot expect anything from anyone when I know exactly what I am going to get.”

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390. “I Am More Than My Race. Labels do not define me. I was told my ‘whiteness’ will get me far. Is that right? I cannot tell because all of my life, their definition of ‘far’ left me a scar.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

391. “Being a mother isn’t an easy task. It has its ups and downs, joy and difficult moments. I wish more children could see that a mother’s love should never be undervalued. A mother’s love is priceless and unconditional without asking for anything in return except for appreciation, respect, gratitude, and for them to do well in school.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

392. “Bullying is overlooked in the worst way. How much does a person have to endure before they break down mentally and spaz out, or before someone suffers a tragic loss?”

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393. “I am trying to make it.”

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394. “I won’t compromise or apologize for something I didn’t do.”

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395. “Love can take you to the next level, or it can bring you down quicker than the blink of an eye.”

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396. “I follow my tears as they reassure me that one day life will be better than it was yesterday.”

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397. “Father of the fatherless son, now is the time to take ownership and see your own responsibility in the problem. Do not be a missing mystery. Do not be a fatherless father that covers up his flaws. Own up to it, and be the start of healing the unhealed fatherless son.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

398. “Bullying shouldn’t be taken lightly. Bullying is a Silent Killer!”

— Charlena E. Jackson

399. “Bullies have issues within themselves and they are uncomfortable in their skin. So, they’d rather make someone feel bad to pick themselves up. I wonder why people want to be so cruel with their words. The kids that bully me are so rude, nasty and disrespectful. How can a person feel good for making someone else feel bad? I do not understand.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

400. “There are always conditions to love. Regardless of who you are accepting or receiving love from. Remember – there are always conditions.”

— Charlena E. Jackson