Yolanda Hadid Quotes

I believe forgiveness is the best form of love in any relationship. It takes a strong person to say they're sorry and an even stronger person to forgive.

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In 2013, after a challenging two years of long-term IV antibiotics and six weeks at a clinic in florida, I received the 'Star Light' award from the Lyme Research Alliance for my advocacy and strength to light the way of Lyme disease awareness.

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Anyone that was raised with a Germanic language will agree that our tone is strong, especially once translated into English.

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I have never in my life let a man disrespect me, verbally or physically, and that will never change. I feel very strongly about this because it's something my mother instilled in me and that I have instilled in my daughters.

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There are many different shapes of friendships to be had.

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I am certainly not drama-free in my life, and I used to be a lot more feisty, but I have arrived at a place where I really try to not sweat the small stuff anymore.

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I love to give crystals.

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We are all blessed to be on the Bravo train because it's a fantastic platform for meeting new people, getting our messages out there, and connecting with fans around the world.

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I feel that when you take the responsibility to host something, it is your job to make sure that all your guests are taken care of equally.

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Having lost my own father at such a young age, I have a soft spot for dads in general, but especially for Guy Glanville. He is a really good man inside who loves his family but may not always be capable of showing that.

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I have faith that God often uses our deepest pain as the launching pad of our greatest calling.

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Trash talk is poisonous and a bad habit!

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All of my gifts really come from a place of healing. I have homemade essential oils with a diffuser, which I've given to all my kids.

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As a woman who experienced infidelity firsthand, I will always advise my girlfriends to only trust their husbands 95 percent and leave 5 percent for human error.

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Fake friends believe in rumors. Real friends believe in you.

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I can sleep fine at night knowing that even though my honesty might not translate very diplomatically, the words I speak have good intent, and I live my life with great integrity.

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You don't really know what your children are made of until the mommy engine of the family shuts down, and they are forced to step up and become the care-takers.

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Trash talk is dangerous, especially when it comes from hearsay.

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I was raised to take pride in homemaking, and it's something that I always love to do. I know I share that pride with millions of other women all over the world. It's a good feeling, and it makes me happy.

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I wasn't born with a silver spoon in Beverly Hills, but I was born with a great deal of self-worth.

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Forgiveness for one's self is the only way we can keep going through life and give ourselves the best chance at being the best people we can be.

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At 12 years old, I raised a premature baby cow on our farm because her mom had died. I bottle-fed it every day, let it suck on my chin, and babied it until it was stable.

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I always like to remind myself that the most honorable people of all are not those who never make mistakes, but those who admit to them when they do and then move on and do their best to right the wrongs they have made.

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I think I'm a disciplined mom versus a strict mom. But also, that job - the disciplining was from birth until about 12, and at 12, I set my kids free, and they learned to become independent human beings.

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Although I am not Jewish, I have been to many Friday night Shabbats at my friends houses, and I absolutely love it. It's a great and inspiring tradition to keep the family close.

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Having been raised very disciplined, I had to iron for my mom every Friday afternoon after school.

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'Through sickness and through health' sounds so simple on your wedding day, but in reality, they become significant words that are a huge responsibility and show true character to navigate.

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When struggling to get out of bed in the morning due to pain and exhaustion, the last thing on the priority list is going to get a blow dry.

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It took me a while to learn the true meaning of patience and surrender, but I have finally accepted that healing doesn't happen on our schedule. It doesn't have a clock or a calendar.

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I choose to live in the present because when you suffer from chronic illness, you don't have a choice. It's day by day, one foot in front of the other. When there is a good day, you soak up that moment. Those 'good selfie' moments are captured because they're a gift.

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My life is raw, authentic, and focused on giving back to the journey God has given me; I want to leave this earth a better place with answers and education on Lyme and invisible chronic disease.

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We who suffer from chronic Lyme can only ask for our loved ones to try to understand and be compassionate about this invisible disease.

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Getting chronic Lyme disease is probably the fastest way to figure out what and who is real in your life.

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I believe the core of most of us women is very simple. We want to feel appreciated, acknowledged, and something as simple as flowers with a little note or some love letters goes a long way.

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Being raised by a Catholic father, a Protestant mother, and marrying the Muslim father of my three children, I encourage people to respect and at least try to understand different religions.

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At some point, you just learn to surrender to your path.

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Even though I struggle with severe diminished brain function, I take 100 percent responsibility for every word that comes out of my mouth and gladly admit to my mistakes.

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People probably perceive me as a bit boring because I am a little slow in the humor department, but it's just hard for me to get jokes when they're told in English. I am always the last one to get it.

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Being acknowledged and appreciated by your child and stepchild is the greatest gift for all the hard work we put in as parents.

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It's sad that people forget sometimes that there is a whole legitimate world of artists and actors out there that work their entire life, every day on perfecting their craft, but yet don't get any acknowledgement for their extraordinary commitment to their profession.

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I never had the college experience, so I have raised my girls to be more work-oriented and motivated to be financially independent.

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Some people come into our life as a blessing, while others come into our life as a lesson, so love them for who they are instead of judging them for who they are not.

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I am righteous and not afraid to speak my truth. My delivery might not always be as diplomatic as I would like it to be, but my words are truthful - spoken from the heart and to the point.

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I believe acknowledging our own mistakes is half the problem solved.

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No matter how old we are, there is nothing better then getting the approval from our parents and the sense that they are proud of our accomplishments in life.

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I'm not very diplomatic and wear my heart on my sleeve.

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I will not allow anyone to shut me up or shame me into silence, and I'm not going to rot away behind closed doors.

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I love each of my kids in unique ways and try to meet their different needs so they can thrive and be their personal best.

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I have learned that friendship isn't about who you've known the longest, it's about who came and never left your side.

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I understand now that my soul is my power, not perfection or my ego. I continue to teach this to my children, despite their glamorous careers. If we can maintain our core values, the exteriors take second place and become a gift, a source of gratitude.

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There is nothing harder for me than to sit at the sideline, not being able to be productive.

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A lot of great medicines and ancient therapies are blocked by the FDA, so that's why I choose to travel and recognize the value of diverse points of view in medicine.

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Nothing better than a good laugh and giggling over a whole bunch of nothing.

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I never liked big parties, especially going alone. I much prefer smaller gatherings that are more intimate.

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I will continue to pave the way and share my health journey with the world until I find a cure and proper diagnostic testing for this silent killer called Lyme disease.

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Becoming chronically ill has definitely given me a greater understanding of human nature, and I've learned to accept people's lack of long-term compassion for others while they live their busy lives.

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When the chips are down, life forces you to take inventory and reevaluate the people in your life.

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Every essential oil has a healing purpose, so I think it's a great gift because it's something that elevates your mood and your health.

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I am so grateful for my children who remind me every day what matters in life, and I feel fortunate to be their mommy and share their special love.

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Establishing a friendship after divorce takes great effort and a lot of swallowing of your pride and ego.

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The ALS ice bucket challenge was really the most brilliant publicity stunt of 2014, and it has brought worldwide awareness for a barely-known disease.

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Lyme disease has become a fast epidemic worldwide. I am determined to help find a cure and figure out a way to share knowledge with the millions of people struggling with this debilitating disease.

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In my culture, whispering in the company of others is considered rude.

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I am extremely proud of my heritage, and I would never use being Dutch as an excuse but rather an explanation of our cultural differences.

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Lyme has brought me to my knees; this disease is a silent killer and does not have a face.

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The tabloids so easily throw people under the bus for a one-day sensation on the newsstand but sadly don't care about the long-term damage it does to those involved.

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Looking good and feeling like death is a difficult combination for people to understand.

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I have always been fascinated with romance and the fact that it is so effortless when we first fall in love but how it then becomes a conscious effort to stay creative and connected. Thats why I always say, 'Get wise: keep your romance alive.'

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Unfortunately but absolutely fair to all, the one thing money can't buy is health - and happiness.

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I am open and respect everyone's religious and spiritual choices because at the end of the day, in my opinion, I hope that we are all praying to the same God.

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While the majority of my career has relied on my aesthetics and how I look, I worked hard at keeping a spiritual connection with what was most important, what is inside me.

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I have been driven by romance my whole life because I crave the intimacy that comes with that.

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As a nurturer, I have always lived my life running for others, trying to make everyone happy, even if I often overlooked my own needs. I do it because it makes me happy and fulfilled.

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Nobody likes to be judged, including me, but I am the first to say that I am far from perfect.

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Since losing my health, I also feel strongly about making each new day worthwhile.

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My favorite holiday memory is making gingerbread houses. It's something I've done with my children since they were born.

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There is very little magic in the world of the chronically ill.

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The life of any chronically ill person becomes extremely isolating.

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I do have my insecurities, but I feel good in my skin, and my heart is full of love.

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I used to think I had and needed so many friends to feel loved. I know now that if you have one or two, you are good. More than that, you are great.

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The core of people don't change... what you see is what you get.

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It's interesting as a mom to reflect on your own parenting skills. The core of our beliefs may stay the same, but our perspective changes over the years and evolves with each child that comes through us.

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It's hard for me to be involved in superficial friendships with other women.

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I have tried the fancy, superficial life in my past, but I quickly learned that diamonds are not my best friend.

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The only reason I ever shared my health journey with the world was because I felt it to be my duty to sufferers that are bed-ridden and dying because there has yet to be found a proper diagnostic test for Lyme Disease in this country.

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I was raised in Holland, where race and homosexuality are not a subject matter but rather a part of life.

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Finding that financial independence away from a broken relationship is probably one of the most powerful places a woman can get to.

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I took the same pride in my dishwashing job as a child as I take in running my company today.

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The Lyme disease had so severely affected my brain functioning that it was extremely hard for me to think, form sentences, and stay focused.

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I love the American openness and use of language; I just don't know how to be that way.

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The Lakers and the Clippers teams play against each other; friends shouldn't.

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I believe the only thing constant in life is change. That's just the way it is, no?

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I'm convinced that probably everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. It's just one more reason to always try to be kind.

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When done with heart, commitment, and integrity, every job is equally important.

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Life doesn't always go according to plan, and we don't always act in a way that represents who we are. What matters is that these moments become teaching moments.

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Religion is a very sensitive subject and reason for wars all over the world.

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I have worked since I was 12 years old and started providing for my family in Holland by the age of 17 - and I still do today.

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I have always said, '40 is the new 20,' and I truly believe that, but it for sure takes a lot of hard work, education, and discipline to keep it all together as we make our way to 50 and beyond.

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I grew up cleaning stalls and milking cows.

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I am proud to be an American and finally call this my home!

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