“Every day you keep your gratitude higher than your expectations, you have really good days.”
Ray Wylie Hubbard ― Singer/Songwriter
My quote on life, from Mother Blues, reminds me to keep my expectations grounded.
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.”
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) ― President of the United States, 1961 to 1963
No matter how busy, let people know what they mean to you.
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
Harry Potter ― Eponymous hero of J.K Rowling’s novels
Well, I love Harry Potter, so I had to include something from that series in here. I believe that there are always things in life to be happy about, no matter how difficult circumstances may...
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Dr. Seuss (1904-1991) ― Children’s author
This one can be tough. But all things do end, similar to the Jim Morrison quote, reflecting on the past in a positive way is good. It teaches how we can be our best selves...
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“Be thankful for all that you have.”
Parents
I constantly reflect on all the good things I have in life. LEARNING. Good food. Warm shelter. I can run. I can walk. I have legs. There is so much to be thankful for, that...
“For every one ask, make three gives.”
Former supervisor
Make sure that before you ask a connection for help with something that you have helped them in some manner at least 3 times. This shows goodwill and lets people know that you are not...
“For every person you see that has it better than you, there is someone out there who has it worse than you.”
Unknown
Don’t feel jealous of those with more than you, and don’t take for granted the good things you have in your life. People likely look at you wishing they had some aspect of your life,...
“I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them.”
Andy Bernard in The Office ― TV series
I wish that nostalgia was something I thought about in-the-moment (which I realize doesn’t make sense), because it would make me appreciate my present circumstances more than I tend to.
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“The same reason why I’m blessed is the same reason why I’m stressed.”
Ab-Soul ― Rapper
Even when your spirits are down or you feel stressed, many times that same cause of stress is a blessing. It’s been interesting to think about this when I get down. I can almost always...
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“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”
Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD) ― Roman emperor/Stoic philosopher
I say carpe diem a lot, and this is kind of like that. Basically, no matter what is going on in your life, good or bad, we are lucky to be here. Be thankful for...
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