Posted in Quotes - 2010 on Mar 16th, 2010
This above all: to thine own self be true. – Polonius, Hamlet, William Shakespeare
mother of all quotes!
This is indeed the grand daddy of all quotes. It succinctly encapsulates all that we, as humans, need as a reminder, and as direction in our lives.
what it means
To me the quote means that we must grow to [...]
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Posted in Quotes - 2010 on Feb 23rd, 2010
Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music. - Angela Monet
imagine
.. not even knowing what music might sound like? Because you’ve been deaf your whole life? How then can you ever understand the sensation of hearing?
our unique perspective
Often that’s how others perceive truth, and their own [...]
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Posted in Quotes - 2010, Stillness on Feb 21st, 2010
The secret of many a man’s success in the world resides in his insight into the moods of men and his tact in dealing with them. - J. G. Holland
looking deeper
We’re so often embedded in our own self, in our own world view, that we never pause to look, really look into someone’s eyes, into [...]
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Posted in Articles, Quotes - 2010 on Feb 18th, 2010
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. – attributed to Helen Keller
avoiding negativity
It’s well known that focusing on the positive is supposed to be good for us. If you agree then putting our attention on the silver lining and the sunshine ought to do the trick. However does that mean [...]
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Posted in Quotes - 2010 on Feb 10th, 2010
One kind word can warm three snowy peaks. - Japanese proverb
a little goes a long way
A sincere smile, an acknowledgement via the eyes, a warm hand-shake, a heart-felt pat on the back and meaningful hug, can all go a long way to mend a relationship and to make a connection. Let’s be aware of [...]
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