Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

"Be yourself. An original is worth more than a copy."

"An original is worth more than a copy."

"Originals cost more than imitations."

"Creativity is one of the highest transmissions of love."

"A person who is truly cool is a work of art. And remember, original works of art cost exponentially higher than imitations. Just take a look at the the coolest people in history. They will always be a part of history for being extremely original individuals, not imitations."

"As a citizen of the world, I stand only with Truth and my conscience is my only leader. This is the only way to peace and justice on earth. To always do the right thing, be the right person, and stand with whoever is right always and forever."

"HOW TO CHOOSE A GREAT LEADERChoose a leader who will invest in Building bridges, not walls. Books, not weapons. Morality, not corruption. Intellectualism and wisdom, not ignorance. Stability, not fear and terror. Peace, not chaos. Love, not hate. Convergence, not segregation. Tolerance, not discrimination. Fairness, not hypocrisy. Substance, not superficiality. Character, not immaturity. Transparency, not secrecy. Justice, not lawlessness. Environmental improvement and preservation, not destruction. Truth, not lies."

"I never understood what it meant to be a Democrat or Republican. I'm fully American and agree on some issues presented by both - but not all of them. So why do I have to pick a side? Nobody can say they agree with every single issue proposed by any team unless they lack the ability to think for themselves. To me, both parties are the same. A method to distract and divide a nation from using common sense and logic. I would want a leader to represent every fraction of the country as one united SUM. To make the country stronger, not weaker. One thing I know for certain, is to never choose a leader who needs their speeches written for them. If they cannot communicate to the public directly with their own heart, then they are not a true leader."

"A good leader lays seeds to grow trees of peace. A bad leader lays down bricks to build walls of ignorance. Always choose the peacemaker, not the divider. The one who unites and strengthens a country, not divides and cripples it. A leader that will build bridges, not walls."

"A system is corrupt when it is strictly profit-driven, not driven to serve the best interests of its people, but those of multinational corporations."

"KINGDOM OF THE WOMBFrom her thighs, she gives you life And how you treat she who gives you life Shows how much you value the life given to you by the Creator. And from seed to dust There is ONE soul above all others --That you must always show patience, respect, and trust And this woman is your mother. And when your soul departs your body And your deeds are weighed against the feather There is only one soul who can save yours And this woman is your mother. And when the heart of the universe Asks her hair and mind,Whether you were gentle and kind to her Her heart will be forced to remain silent And her hair will speak freely as a separate entity,Very much like the seaweed in the sea --It will reveal all that it has heard and seen. This woman whose heart has seen yours,First before anybody else in the world,And whose womb had opened the door For your eyes to experience light and more --Is your very own MOTHER. So, no matter whether your mother has been cruel,Manipulative, abusive, mentally sick, or simply childish How you treat her is the ultimate test. If she misguides you, forgive her and show her the right way With simple wisdom, gentleness, and kindness. And always remember,That the queen in the Creator's kingdom,Who sits on the throne of all existence,Is exactly the same as in yours. And her name is,THE DIVINE MOTHER."

"WHAT IS TRUTH?Truth is not a thing Or a concept. It is as multidimensional In its meaning As it is in its reflection. It is both invisible And visible. It carries tons of weight,But can be carried. It is understood first through the spirit Before science,And felt in the heart,Before the mind. Truth is not always heard by reason,Because reason sometimes Ignores Truth. Always listen to your conscience. Your conscience is your heart And reason is your mind. Your mind is simply there to reason With your heart. But remember,Truth is in your heart,And only through your heart Can you connect to the light of God. He who is not motivated by his heart Will not see Truth,And he who thinks only with his mind Will be blind to Truth. He who does not think With his conscience,Does not stand by God,For the language of light Can only be decoded by the heart. He who reads and recites words of God Also does not stand by God –If he merely understands Words with his mind But not his heart. Truth is black and white,And the entire spectrum Of colors in-between. It can have many parts,But has a solid foundation. Truth lacks perfection,For it is the reflection of all,Yet its reflection as a whole,Is more beautiful Than the accumulated flaws Of the small. Truth is the only brand Worth breathing And believing. So stand for truth In everything you do,And only then Does your life have Meaning. Poetry by Suzy Kassem"

"Love is a chemical reaction, but it cannot be fully understood or defined by science. And though a body cannot exist without a soul, it too cannot be fully understood or defined by science. Love is the most powerful form of energy, but science cannot decipher its elements. Yet the best cure for a sick soul is love, but even the most advanced physician cannot prescribe it as medicine."

"You are not just white, but a rainbow of colors. You are not just black, but golden. You are not just a nationality, but a citizen of the world. You are not just for the right or left, but for what is right over the wrong. You are not just rich or poor, but always wealthy in the mind and heart. You are not perfect, but flawed. You are flawed, but you are just. You may just be human, but you are also a magnificent reflection of God."

"ACTS OF LOVELove is not a word Or a thought. It is the name for An action That breathes from its light. What do you DOIn Love's name?And is it only done Outside In the light?Or with an inner Flame Illuminating Love's TRUEName?I want to know. Are your actions Done by remote Or with SOUL?And when you say You love someone,Does a light go off Inside at all?What have YOUDone In the Name of LOVE?Because,Really,I want to know."

"The price for standing up for Truth, no matter how severe, will always be less than the price our souls will be penalized for not speaking up for our conscience. There is no greater crime in the universe than silencing your conscience."

"Love is worth so much more than money. There are so many people who are filthy rich, but have nobody to genuinely love them. Unconditional love is priceless. If you have someone who really loves you for your heart, without any conditions, then you are truly one of the wealthiest people in the world."

"The gut is the seat of all feeling."

"Vibration is the core of the spirit. It is the breath of life."

"The dead are immune from our prison of Time. The distance between the living and dead may be vast, but the space of Time the dead experience when they are reunited with their loved ones is only paper-thin."