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“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward.”
This quote, by Soren Kierkegaard, explains that life is best understood backwards–in hindsight. But the trouble is that we must live it forward. We must live it in that unsettling space that falls between a confounding present and an uncertain future. As such, we often don’t understand why things are…
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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.”
Ever read a book or watched a movie and found yourself cheering on the main character(s)? Perhaps a chapter or the story didn’t end the way you would have liked, and you wished you could write it differently. This quote, by Joelle Speranza, reimagines your life’s story as a book…
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“When you’ve seen beyond yourself, then you may find peace of mind is waiting there.”
Consider your state of mind when you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or confused. Your focus suddenly becomes more limited to the one or several things causing that particular emotion. Everything else seems to disappear. However, this quote from a Beatles song by George Harrison, is about being able to notice things…
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“Success is just around the corner from difficulty.”
Sometimes all we need is a quick pep-talk when it feels as if our efforts are in vain. And there might not be a better one than this simple quote by Todd Stocker. The quote comes from his book, Becoming The Fulfilled Leader: 10 Personal Leadership Principles Learned Through An…
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“The truly rich are those who enjoy what they have.”
The official definition of wealth is centered around how much money and assets one has. However, this Yiddish proverb measures wealth differently. It’s about how much one enjoys what they have regardless of quantity. It’s one’s level of appreciation and enjoyment that truly matters. Therefore, by this definition, it’s possible…
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“Don’t be upset when people reject you. Nice things are rejected all the time by people who can’t afford them.”
Rejection can be hard to bear, and harder for some than others. It also has the unfortunate side effect of eroding one’s self-esteem. Again, more so for some than others. The irony in how upsetting rejection is for someone is that it’s more upsetting if they already suffer from low…
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Living Life Poetically: Gone in Flesh, But Not in Soul
The poem, “Gone in Flesh, But Not in Soul”, challenges us to consider the difference between body and soul. In so doing, when our dearly departed are gone we can find strength in the idea that their soul lives on. Gone in Flesh, But Not in Soul Gone in flesh,But…
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Living Life Poetically: Now at Rest
“Now at Rest” is a very short poem that needs little explanation. It takes on the phrase “rest in peace” and expands on it a bit. The phrase is usually a command or wish to the dearly departed. However, this poem is about what it means for their loved ones…
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“The purpose of fear is to raise your awareness, not to stop your progress.”
Fear is often regarded as one of those emotions we must do everything we can to suppress. And rightly so! However, as this quote by Steve Maraboli suggests, it’s not necessarily fear itself that should be a matter of concern. Instead, it’s the effect it has on us, which can…
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“Without darkness, there are no dreams.”
If you happen to sleep with your eyes open in complete brightness, then you may not understand this quote. Otherwise, you’ll understand that without darkness, there are no dreams. You literally have to close your eyes in order to create darkness so you can fall asleep. This quote, by Karla…