Quotes I Love

I love quotes. And short stories, as mentioned last week. I feel like they give us guidance, knowledge, empathy, and/or a light in good times and tough time. So, I collect them. Selfishly, of course. There are days I need the reminder. But also there are days my friends need a reminder too. I think they help give our grateful hearts fuel. Back before COVID (because now I work from home), I would leave a quote at a friend's desk. So fun.

Sometimes silly, sometimes meaningful. But more often than not, it would start their day with good energy that would carry that vibes through their entire shift. And vise versa... give love and it comes back too:

Well thanks Ashley :)

And for my birthday, my work family made me a jar of 365 quotes, sweet messages, daily positive reminders. It felt like getting a jar of fortune cookies without the cookie. Which is OK in my book because if I want a cookie it's going to be a gooey chocolate chip cookie from Crumbl. So I felt so seen and appreciated by this gift! 10000% Marcy. Maybe not the gift you want, but for someone like me: it's perfection. Sadly I can not find a picture of it. Darn. It was truly a perfect gift. It looked something like this:

And because of my love for collecting quotes, I have gifted this same concept to others. Try it. For a similar soul, it's magic.

Anyway... I keep a running list of quotes in my phone. I'll scroll my list, rereading all my favorite quotes until I find one that is just the right reminder needed. I am often wordy and all over the place with my thoughts... So a quote helps me share impactful messages with ease. Both with myself and others.

And that's the plan for today! No story or lesson learned this week. Just the list of quotes I keep in my phone. I hope one, or more, are just what you need today. Enjoy!

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"The Gravity of Battle Means Nothing to Those at Peace”

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid" -Albert Einstein.

”We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit” -Aristotle “Every beautiful thing you say to someone becomes a part of them and you” - Bryant McGill ”A day without laughter is a day wasted” Charlie Chaplin

”Not everything that’s faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed that is not faced”

“A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms” Zen Shin “Just remember your focus determines your reality”

"Doing what you love is freedom. Loving what you do is happiness” "Your current situation is not your final destination"

"We rise by lifting others" “The happiness in your life depends on the quality of your thoughts”

”logic will take you from A to B. But imagination will take you everywhere else” -Albert Einstein ”do the best you can do, until you know better. Then when you know better, do better” -Maya Angelou  “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant” -Robert L. Stevenson. "Stop comparing yourself to others. It's silly. When you open a box of pizza, it doesnt matter which slice..... its pizza. Delicious delicious pizza. Just like you.... delicious! "The only difference between a flower and a weed is a judgement" -Unknown "It is up to you to see the beauty of everyday things." “Only people who are, at that moment, not happy with themselves... treat others unkindly. Remember that for yourself and other.” "Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life" "You cannot ever get it done because you cannot cease to be, and you can never halt your awareness. Yet, out of your awareness will be born another 'asking', and each asking always summons another 'answering'. Your eternal nature is one of expansion-- and expansion is the potential for unspeakable joy"- Abraham Hicks "You are somebody's reason to smile" "The future is yours to create, exquisitely" "Never be afraid to try something new because life gets boring without the limits of what you already know" "Two things you are in total control of in life are your ATTITUDE and your EFFORT" "You have the power to make someone happy, the world needs more of that". “Next time you are afraid to share your ideas remember there once was someone who said: let’s make a film with a tornado full of sharks” “Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people” “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them” - Albert Einstein “One kind word can change someone’s entire day” "You are always free to change your mind and choose and different future, or a different past."- R. Bach "Make it a regular habit to overwhelm someone with your kindness" "Until further notice, celebrate everything" "Before you speak, let your words pass the 3 gates: 1- is it true? 2- Is it necessary? 3- is it kind? "Always believe that something magical is about to happen" "I like hashtags because they look like waffles" “Good friend help you find important things when you have lost them.... things like your smile, your hope, and your courage.” “Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.”- Marilyn Monroe “This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before.” -Maya Angelou “You attract what you are, not what you want. If you want great, then BE great.” “They say, "Love is more precious than gold" Can't be bought and it can't be sold. I got love, enough to spare. That makes me a millionaire” -Chris Stapleton “Your current situation is not your final destination” The secret to you future is hidden in your daily routine. If you don’t have big dreams, then big dreams can’t come true. “Encourage others to shine, not outshine others.... the sky would be awfully dark without the light of many stars” “The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest”. “Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness” “..... noted physicist Albert Einstein once said, “the intuitive mind is a sacred gift. And the rational mind a faithful servant.” We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift”. -Deepak Chopra. “... where you are (in life) is not WHO you are” “Have patience with all things. Especially yourself”

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I hope a few resonate with your vibes today and start/continue/end your day with extra compassion, happiness, & love. Please please please help me add to this list. Comment below, on Facebook, Instagram, DM, Wherever! I am always wanting to add to this list. The Care Bears were right, so let's add one more quote to the mix: "Sharing is Caring" Truly.