Over the years I have found inspirational quotes from others that have inspired me and have stayed with me throughout my life. I have shared them often and want to share them once again with all of you, as a reminder of how putting these words into action each day can have a profound impact on our lives and the lives of others.
Here we go!
" Treat others the way you wish to be treated. "
~ The Golden Rule
This I must say is one of my all time favourite and most used quotes! I have used this quote both as a teacher and later as a principal. I have tried to follow the Golden Rule as much as possible throughout my life. I think it best sums up how we should act towards each other. As I read the headlines and watch the news these days, I think that we need to embrace this quote more now than ever. I must say how impressed I am with the staff and volunteers at the cancer centre who support patients each day. They all seem so kind and caring and from my observations, demonstrate respect for all the patients battling this disease. It must be difficult for them to stay positive as well as they see and deal with so many cancer patients and their families.
" No act of kindness, however small is ever wasted. "
~ Aesop
A smile, a gesture, a small act of kindness, can go along way. Often we don't realize the impact our actions have on others. They can be positive or negative. When kindness is offered to others, it impacts both the giver and the receiver. Being kind to others is free and doesn't really take much effort but its impact can be life changing. I must say that I am overwhelmed with the kindness shown to me and my family during this difficult time in our lives. We have been blessed with kindness from many. In return, we have tried to show kindness to others, to keep passing it forward. Kindness can be contagious!
" Carpe Diem! " Seize the Day!
Ever since I watched the movie Dead Poets Society staring Robin Williams, I have loved this quote. I even purchased a small plaque with it written on it and prominently displayed it
in my office to remind me that even during the toughest days, the days when I wanted to give up, to keep pushing and make the most of it. This could be the most important quote for me right now as I continue to battle cancer. I am trying hard to Seize each Day! To fight the fight and to find the joy and laughter that each day can bring. I must admit that some days are easier than others to make this happen. I encourage you to Seize the Day too!
" People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. " ~ Maya Angelou
This too is such and important quote. My hope is that people will remember me as a kind, caring person who was family focused. I have tried to live my life in a positive manner and hope that I have made people feel good about themselves in some way. I try to see the good in all people. We all appreciate a kind word or gesture from others. Making people feel good about themselves costs nothing but can make a world of difference to them.
" You will miss 100% of the shots that you don't take."
~ Wayne Gretzky
Being a Canadian, and a fan of hockey, I had to include this quote from 'The Great One'. If you don't try it will not happen. I have tried to live my life this way (although I still haven't tried sky diving, rock climbing or bungie jumping- I think those days have now passed.) If you don't engage or participate, it will not happen. Take risks, try new things, explore next adventures. I'm not what you would call a 'risk taker' but recently I have decided that I need to move beyond my comfort zone and be more of a risk taker. Let's see what I can get myself into over the next few weeks and months!
What are your treasured quotes that you live by? What inspires you? Please share.
One last quote to share.....
" Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory." ~ Dr. Seuss
Here's to making moments into memories!
Richard
