Category Archives: Today’s Thoughts
The key to Life
“When I was 5 years old, my mom always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote ‘happy.’ They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life” John Lennon
Wisdom
By three methods we may learn wisdom. First by reflection, which is noblest, second by imitation which is easiest, and third by experience which is bitterest. Confucius
Beauty
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it” Confucius
Happiness is appreciating what we have
We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.
Gratefulness
REAL LIFE QUOTES:
I never had it so good. If I did, I’m way more grateful now and therefore so much happier. Erick
Remember gratefulness leads to happiness
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
10 lessons from Einstein
1. Follow Your Curiosity “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.”
2. Perseverance is Priceless “It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer.”
3. Focus on the Present “Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.”
4. The Imagination is Powerful “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
5. Make Mistakes “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
6. Live in the Moment “I never think of the future – it comes soon enough.”
7. Create Value “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”
8. Don’t be repetitive “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
9. Knowledge Comes From Experience “Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is experience.”
10. Learn the Rules and Then Play Better “You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.”
From Paul Coelho’s Blog
It’s Never too Late
Colonel Sanders was in his seventies when he started Kentucky Fried Chicken because he didn’t let age stop him from going after his dreams.
Just had a spotlight interview about my book… The subject came up about how middle aged and seniors today are lost and wondering what to do with the rest of their lives. This is the third time I have run into this surprising topic. However, as we age we have the most awesome wisdom to offer the world, many years of experience and mistakes out of the way, and middle aged people have the best opportunity to finally live their passion. Yet, people give up and feel it’s too late or some other unrealistic excuse that keeps them from going after what they really want. It’s never too late and we can go after what we really want at any age…so why wait? In my book I write about starting over at any age and the fulfilling meaning that comes from finally making a decision to do so. So to everyone out there who is young and you’re not sure of what you want to do, and everyone out there who is older and know what your talents and passions are, go after what your authentic self knows you are meant to do…now! We all have a talent and you find that talent through your passions. It’s never too early or too late to go after what makes you feel alive.
Thank You Christine…
Christine Clarke
Hi! You are one of my favorite Facebook pages. So I was bound to include you in a list of positive Facebook pages in my recent article. I created a link that leads right to this page so others can stop by and drink of your wellspring of positivity and wisdom. Thanks for sharing with us and uplifting us 🙂 http://www.examiner.com/community-life-in-chicago/facebook-improves-quality-of-life-part-5-spirit-and-soul
Optimism
I have become my own version of an optimist. If I can’t make it through one door, I’ll go through another door – or I’ll make a door. Something terrific will come no matter how dark the present.
~Rabindranath Tagore’s Optimism Quote.
