Kayla Mueller Quotes

The sun doesn't determine the brightness of the day, you do.

This really is my life's work, to go where there is suffering.

The gardener knows how to turn garbage into compost. Therefore our anger, sadness, and fear is the best compost for our compassion.

I've learned that selflessness is a practice, not a place; a journey much more than a destination.

I find God in the suffering eyes reflected in mine. If this is how you are revealed to me, this is how I will forever seek you.

I have been shown in darkness, light, and have learned that even in prison, one can be free. I am grateful. I have come to see that there is good in every situation, sometimes we just have to look for it.

It's important to stop and realize what we have, why we have it and how privileged we are. And from that place, start caring and get a lot done.

A true friend sticks with you through thick and thin no matter what.

I remember Mom always telling me that all in all in the end the only one you really have is God.

I have been shown in darkness, light [and] have learned that, even in prison, one can be free.

I find God in the suffering eyes reflected in mine. I will always seek God. Some people find God in church. Some people find God in nature. Some people find God in love; I find God in suffering. I’ve known for some time what my life’s work is, using my hands as tools to relieve suffering.