29 April 2013
From the Quote of the Week Files; April 29, 2013
Welcome to the Quote of the Week. Your presence, exactly as is at this very moment, is greatly appreciated.Starting with yourself is the theme of this week's quotes. Enjoy!
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“When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.
“When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.
But, it too seemed immovable.
As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize, if I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family. From their inspiration and encouragement, I would have then been able to better my country, and who knows, I may even have changed the world.”
Inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop (1100 A.D) in Westminster Abbey
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“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Mahatma Gandhi__________
Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!
26 April 2013
A Nudge from the late Leo Buscaglia
"The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass
through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no
monuments created in our honor.
But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores
of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will
appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier
life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give.
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind
word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all
of which have a potential to turn a life around. It's overwhelming to consider the
continuous opportunities there are to make our love felt."
Leo Buscaglia
Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!
25 April 2013
A Nudge from Mr. Rogers
"At the
center of the Universe is a loving heart that continues to beat and that wants
the best for every person. Anything that
we can do to help foster the intellect and spirit and emotional growth of our
fellow human beings, that is our job.
Those of us who have this particular vision must continue against all
odds. Life is for service."
Fred Rogers (a.k.a., "Mister
Rogers")
Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!
23 April 2013
Mary Oliver Nudges
The Journey
One day you
finally knew
what you had
to do, and began,
though the
voices around you
kept
shouting
their bad
advice --
though the
whole house
began to
tremble
and you felt
the old tug
at your
ankles.
"Mend
my life!"
each voice
cried.
But you
didn't stop.
You knew
what you had to do,
though the
wind pried
with its
stiff fingers
at the very
foundations,
though their
melancholy
was
terrible.
It was
already late
enough, and
a wild night,
and the road
full of fallen
branches and
stones.
But little
by little,
as you left
their voices behind,
the stars
began to burn
through the
sheets of clouds,
and there
was a new voice
which you
slowly
recognized
as your own,
that kept
you company
as you
strode deeper and deeper
into the
world,
determined
to do
the only
thing you could do --
determined
to save
the only
life you could save.
~ Mary
Oliver ~
22 April 2013
From the Quote of the Week Files; April 22, 2013
Step out of the chaos as you refresh, reawaken and rediscover yourself with a motivational and inspirational thought with today's Quote of the Week!
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Alain De Botton
(Ahh, that is why I felt that way, I am not learning enough! )
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A Recycled Quote of the Week Classic...
You cannot be grateful and bitter.
You cannot be grateful and unhappy.
You cannot be grateful and without hope.
You cannot be grateful and unloving.
So just be grateful.
Author Unknown
You cannot be grateful and unhappy.
You cannot be grateful and without hope.
You cannot be grateful and unloving.
So just be grateful.
Author Unknown
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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!
21 April 2013
A Nudge from Leo Tolstoy
“Man need only divert his attention from searching for the
solution to external questions and pose the one, true inner question of how he
should lead his life, and all the external questions will be resolved in the
best possible way.”
Leo Tolstoy
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