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If we believe tomorrow will better, we can bare a hardship today. -Thich Nhat HanhIf you’re a member of this site and have read some of my previous articles, you’ll notice several of them stressing on focusing on the bright side. You’ll also notice articles that stressing on displaying gratitude for the smaller things in life.
“The thing about meditation is: You become more and more you.” -David LynchWhat exactly is meditation? The textbook definition is reaching a level of consciousness in your mind to where you can control what you think. In many ways, it’s nothing more than an advanced level of mindfulness.
“All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence you know.” -Ernest HemingwayOver the past few weeks, life has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me. I guess that’s to be expected because that’s what life is in general; a little bit of this, a little bit of that.
“If someone seriously wants to be a part of your life, they will seriously make an effort to be in it.” -UnknownIf you’re read my previous articles on this site, you’ll notice that one thing I always stress on is never giving up on anything that’s a passion and close to your heart no matter how many obstacles try to stop you. But are there exceptions to that philosophy? Are there instances when giving up will actually be advantageous?
Surrender is the bravest and most lucid thing a human ever does and that’s why it’s so precious to the Divine. -Andrew HarveyDoes God hate me? I used to think this quite often when I was younger and didn’t get my way. When I talk about not getting my way, I’m not implying desires like wanting a million dollars or a wanting a mansion.
It’s the repetition of affirmations that lead to belief. And once that belief becomes a strong conviction, things begin to happen. -Claude M. BristolDo self-affirmations really work? Does saying something over and over again make it true? Was the book The Secret accurate?
“Wherever you are, be there totally.” -Eckhart TolleIn this day and age, there’s a myriad of articles, tips, advice to focus on our mental state of mind in order to have more control, if not completely conquer. I myself have written countless posts on this topic for this site as well.
“Life is never white and black and all or nothing; it is full of greys and the rainbows and all the other in-betweens.” -McKel (Hill) KooiengaAs I type this, it’s been a few hours since President Joe Biden was officially sworn in. At the stage our country (and quite frankly, the world as well) is in, there have been polarizing views everywhere. It seems as if everyone has lost the ability to envision a middle ground.
“Tied to apron strings, dreams forget to fly!” -OrionThe noblest thoughts we can have is wanting to help someone, especially when we’re personally not gaining anything from it. Help is what takes humanity forward. Help is what keeps everyone going as we all need it at many stages of our lives.
“Faith is taking the first step when you don’t see the whole staircase.” -Martin Luther King Jr.Is faith a term that can only be used in the context of religion? Can you have faith without being religious?
“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” -Betty FriedanWe all dread it at some point. We try our best to stall it and when we can’t, we’d all like to pretend it’s not there by covering it up in any way possible. I’m talking about aging.
“There’s a thin line between confidence and arrogance. It’s called humility. Confidence smiles. Arrogance smirks.” -UnknownIn all my articles for this site, I have always sited confidence as a key factor to get ahead in any endeavor. If you don’t believe in yourself, than nobody else will either. But as today’s quote says, there’s a thin line between confidence and arrogance. Once you cross that line, that path that you’re on becomes much more dangerous to tread on with a lot more one-way streets.
“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” -Agnes M. PahroA very Merry Christmas to all members of Daily Wisdom Words!
As you celebrate the holidays, don’t forget to celebrate YOURSELF. -Neel TrivediAs I write this, Christmas is just a few days away. All around my neighborhood and nearby grocery stores, I see some of the brightest and beautiful lights. And that’s certainly a great feeling.
“There is no failure except in no longer trying.” -Elbert HubbardImagine this scenario: You’re working on a specific project or endeavor and nothing seems to be going right. Every plan, no matter how analytical when conceived, falls apart. You try and try and try and there’s no hope in sight. In short, you feel you have no option left but to give up.
“Carpe Diem” -HoraceFor centuries now, we’ve all heard the term “carpe diem.” But is that enough to live life to the fullest in the 21st century? The term first originated in Roman poet Horace’s poetry collection, The Odes sometime in 23 BC. In context, the full line in which it appeared has been translated as “Seize the day; trust tomorrow e’en as little as you may.”
“Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude.” -Joyce MeyerIn a previous post I had talked about the importance of being patient and how what’s meant to be yours will eventually come to you even if it’s later than expected.
“If a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” -UnknownThis rhetorical question has been a popular topic of debate and conversation for several centuries. It was first discussed by an Irish philosopher named by George Berkeley around 1710.
