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PositLive Music: It’s All Right
“It’s All Right” Written by: Curtis Mayfield Released: October 1963 This song is a declaration that “it’s all right.” It was originally recorded by The Impressions with singer-songwriter, Curtis Mayfield, as lead singer. Mayfield would always write songs inspired by things he’d hear people say. “It’s all right” was said…
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“If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.”
This quote, by Morris West, is about always anticipating the worst. But always having a mindset that something’s about to go wrong is like always “waiting for the storm.” In the meantime, we don’t enjoy the sunshine now. So when there is no storm and things are good, let’s not…
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“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”
So you’ve resolved to be “happier,” but it seems like a daunting task. This quote, by Omar Khayyam, reminds us that our life is composed of moments in time. We move from one moment to another; and together, those moments make up our life. Therefore, if we can concentrate on…
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“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
In nature, storms come and go. No storm has ever lasted forever. However, some are fleeting, while some can last the entire night and into the morning. The same applies to life. Some of the challenging moments in life are short-lived and some seem like they’ll never end. Either way,…
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“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer (Romans 12:12),” was written by Paul the Apostle in his letters to Rome. There are three parts to this very short verse; and each part carries a significant meaning on its own and an even greater meaning put together. Be…
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Living Life Poetically: Time and Essence
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Time is of the essence.” The saying is actually legal jargon, originating from contract law. A Time is of the essence clause would appear in an agreement between two parties when something needs to be done in a timely matter and any delay could have…
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“Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.”
In life, there are many doors, or roads, that lead to happiness. And we find ourselves trying to open these doors. However, more often than not, happiness isn’t planned or orchestrated. Instead, it can present itself without our deliberate effort–without us paving the way toward it. In this quote, John…
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“Our lives are stories in which we write, direct and star in the leading role. Some chapters are happy while others bring lessons to learn, but we always have the power to be the heroes of our own adventures.”
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.”
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“Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy. Your happiness will not come to you. It can only come from you.”
It’s a lot more convenient to believe that happiness is based on some kind of cause and effect relationship. And to a certain extent, that’s true. Certain things do make us happy. However, the point of this quote, by Ralph Marston, is that we shouldn’t rely on material things, events,…
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“Being happy doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.”
This quote, by Gerard Way, is about making the decision to not obsess over perfection. Especially to the point that it negatively impacts our happiness. Basically, don’t sweat the small stuff and find yourself always miserable. It’s actually possible to be happy without everything being perfect. In fact, perfection in…
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“Knowledge comes from learning. Wisdom comes from living.”
“Success does not consist in never making mistakes but in never making the same one a second time.”
“You can make life very simple or very complicated. Some people try to be what others want them to be. Others try to be different just to stand out. In both cases, they are changing themselves to impress others. Neither of these paths has a heart. Just be true to yourself. It’s that simple.”
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“When it rains, look for rainbows. When it’s dark, look for stars.”
Rain and darkness don’t typically result in happy, positive emotions. And if we had to choose between a hundred days of dreary weather and a hundred days of sunshine, we’ll most likely choose the latter. But sometimes life gives us a hundred days of rain; a hundred days of darkness.…
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“Don’t quit yet. The worst moments are usually followed by the most beautiful silver linings. You have to stay strong. Remember to keep your head up and remain hopeful.”
“To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way. You can’t just accept the ones you like.”
“When you finally learn your self–worth, you stop giving others discounts.”
