Sometimes, it’s those bits and phrases that are short and sweet that you remember. The little memory joggers that help you to remember what order to perform a process or where you put your keys so you don’t lose them. Here’s a few of my favorites – in one way or another, each of these have reminded me to treat myself and others with kindness. (Where I remember the place or person I heard it, I’ve listed the reference.)
I hope that you will share your one-liners with me – I’d like to make my list longer. I’ll continue to reflect on these and hopefully make a change in my thoughts or behaviors that will keep adding kindness to the world anyway.
“What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.”
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Is there a difference between retreating to regroup versus running away from challenges?
Intent doesn’t matter, impact does.
Expectation is the mother of all frustration.
Accomplishments don’t change your life; habits do.
As soon as you start to do well, someone will want to take that shine away from the things you do, lessen it or make it their own. Blake…Hardline, Meredith Wild
I believe education is at its best when we embrace the diversity in our community. Not only cultural diversity, but also diversity of ideas, circumstances, and experiences. We all can learn from each other.
Everything has beauty. But not everyone can see.
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, that will be enough. Meister Eckhardt
Remember when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received only what you have given: a heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage. St. Francis of Assisi
The mouth should have three gatekeepers: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?
Before you assume, learn the facts. Before you judge, understand why. Before you hurt someone, feel. Before you speak, think.
Practice the pause. When in doubt, pause. When angry, pause. When tired, pause. When stressed, pause. And when you pause, pray.
I’m a Lutheran because it fits my personality – pack light; keep it simple; embrace life; celebrate diversity; jettison needless rules; stand up to authority when the truth needs a hand; and dance through the blessing of life on Earth like a child in God’s eyes. Rick Steves
Our infinite sadness can only be cured by infinite love. Pope Francis
If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.
Say what you mean and mean what you say.
The Golden Rule…do unto other as you would have them do unto you.
Me and God have this arrangement…if He wakes me up to see another day, I promise to try to be a better person than I was yesterday.
If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what they will become. Brooke Hampton
When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the fire department usually uses water.
Her mouth speaks from that which fills her heart. Luke 6:45
Reflections of Anyway 