In the mornings while aeating breakfast I like to read. Something about it just picks me up and gets me going for the day. (Sometimes I read a little too long and fall behind my work schedule.)
I was at the Barnes and Nobles the other day and these two books caught my attention. I couldn't help but to flip through them curious to know just what kind of words of wisdom they had to offer. Written by the same author both books share an enlightening feeling as your read through each page. Even though the're small in size these books have a lot of motivational expressions to offer.
Here are some of my favorites from each-
Instant Karma-
- believe that the best is yet to be
- be self-reliant
- life is positive; only your thinking is negative
- give your best to the world
- remember that how you say something is as important as what you say
- whatever you cultivate during good times becomes your strength during bad times
- care about the happiness of others
- be gentle and patient with an angry person
- make time for yourself
- give as much as you have received
- acknowledge your own positive features and qualities
- silence is sometimes the best answer
- look at things from someone else's perspective
- see everything in your life as a gift
- make kindness your true religion
- accept forgiveness from others
- seek elegance rather than luxury
- don't jump to conclusions
- do what you say and say what you mean
- wait for a door to be unlocked instead of trying to break it down (my favorite at the moment)
8,789 Words of Wisdom
- do not say no from pride or yes from weakness
- acts indicate intentions
- recognize opportunities
- lost time is never found again
- act like the person you want to be
- darkness teaches you to appreciate light
- you learn more on your own than from other people
- time is more precious than things
- keep good company and you will be counted on of them
- forgiveness is the ultimate lesson
- the smallest deed is better than the biggest intention
- opinions changes with age (so true!)
- the less you want, the more you have
- starve a fever and feed a cold
- people may doubt what you say, but they will always believe what you do
- character is what your are in the dark when no one is around
- the happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts (learned this first hand)
- there is no elevator to success-only stairs
- you are older longer than you are younger
- Don't throw away the old bucket until you're sure the new ones hold water
I've always had my own life saying. It's pretty simple and kept me in line at times- karma. Yep. That one word would remind me that sometimes I need to sit back, wait, and think before I act.
Do you have an expression or saying you go or live by?
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