My, oh, my, but it is easy to get worn down by the divisiveness and vitriol that has spread across the landscape, especially on the news and social media. That, combined with the continued COVID disruption to normal social activity, has made for a worrisome mix. Let’s try to divorce ourselves from that toxic brew for a bit and think about what’s really important to each of us in order to lead the kind of life we want in the long term. Free from vitriol, and of course free from COVID. Hopefully giving and receiving kindness. Hopefully feeling good about ourselves … and our societies.
Some quotes to help you reflect. (Thanks to Marilyn for sharing some of these quotes.)
And if you’ve forgotten how to enjoy the moment, perhaps this woman has some advice for you!
This next one is easier said than done for some people, but worth working on.
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And when you’re not sure what path to take, these final words may help lead you to a way forward.
So, is there one of these quotes that especially resonates with you? One or more that already guide your approach to life? One or more that you could embrace?!
When you love what you have would be my fav and a great way to live. Focus on the positives and try to live a life of paying that forward. They are all great quotes though.
Great choice, Bernie. They’re hard to choose between, but I’m particularly partial to that one as well.
Love these simple yet timeless quotes…thank you 😊
Thanks so much, C.C. I’m glad they resonated with you as much as with me.
Such good lessons for life. Thank you, Jane, for the reminders.
You’re right, Cynthia, we do keep needing the reminders. Btw, I’m so glad you plugged Laurie’s new book. Stay safe. (I hope sometime that rejoinder will no longer be necessary!)
Thanks for sharing those and I really believe in the Peanuts quote! Where is the reblog button gone?
Thanks, Wayne. I agree, the Charlie Brown quote says it all. The Reblog button shows up on mine, just to the left of the Like button.
Lovely quotes. Thanks for sharing!
So glad you like them, Debra.
Thank you for these gentle reminders today! We do need to find some times away from the divisiveness and doom and gloom of election worries and pandemic anxieties. These were perfect! The one with the older woman enjoying the moment, really makes me think about how we can “enjoy” this moment, or find the joy in the moments we have. I feel I have to do some searching….
The key is to find your formula for identifying and enjoying those moments before you get “old”. The sooner the better, right, Irma?!
Do people read and remember inspirational messages? I don’t. Certainly everyone ought to look beyond their own small worlds and consider if there are ways to be happier, to make others feel happier. But OK, the Tibetan one is good 🙂
Lol. Some people do, some don’t. You, my friend, could write some Inspirational messages for others to add to their collection. Just rephrase your second-to-last sentence to be a bit shorter and easIer to remember and you’ve got a Roy McCarthy quote for the ages!
…which again no one will ever read. You have to learn these life lessons by yourself or not at all, I think.
Darn, do you didn’t fall for that one, eh?! 😏
Yes, excellent messages. But the way is not easy, is it?
No, it sure isn’t. At least it feels that way at the moment. Sigh.
All wonderful!!💗
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The Tibetan Proverb resonates.
Good choice, Crystal!
Excellent messages! Thank you.
Thanks, Fran.