BlogHide Resteemseinestages (45)in life • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.It's not up to us what we learn, but merely whether we learn through joy or through pain. ~John UpdikeIf it is true that strength is the child of effort and pain, then most of us will have the opportunity to learn strength. . . . Effort is standing up to the storm. Pain comes from enduring the worst…einestages (45)in life • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Be curious, not judgmental. ~Walt WhitmanWhen you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. ~Wayne Dyereinestages (45)in life • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or next year...Today should always be our most wonderful day. ~Thomas Dreiereinestages (45)in life • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.I've never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. I don't understand people who hide from their past. Everything you live through helps to make you the person you are now. ~Sophia Loreneinestages (45)in quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. ~Tom Bodetteinestages (45)in quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.It’s OK to take your time. The river thinks, “No rush, I’ll get there.” But then the river doesn’t spend much time looking back, either.einestages (45)in quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game. Johann Wolfgang von Goetheeinestages (45)in quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein…einestages (45)in quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Believing in yourself is magic; if you do that, you can accomplish anything. ~Johann Wolfgang von GoetheSpeaking of the person who is truly a master, the Tao Te Ching declares: Because he believes in himself, he doesn't try to convince others. Because he is content with himself, he doesn't need…einestages (45)in quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness. ~John SteinbeckWhat is joy without sorrow? what is success without failure? what is a win without a loss? what is health without illness? you have to experience each if you are to appreciate the other. there is…einestages (45)in quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. ~Leo TolstoyEvery great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. ~Harriet Tubman If there is…einestages (45)in encouragement • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Here's to progess by . . . (ahem).einestages (45)in encouragement • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.This year, I challenge you to a new resolution. I challenge you to just be yourself.einestages (45)in life • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years.Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul. ~Douglas MacArthur…einestages (45)in inspiration • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Inspiration for today - December 13, 2016 . . . it's about self-confidenceBelieve in yourself. Have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. ~Norman Vincent Peale The picture quote is by…einestages (45)in inspiration • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Inspiration for today, December 8, 2016 – about being differentWe are one at the root - we just part at the branch. ~Rasheed Ogunlaru Being different is a talent. You illuminate what makes you special in the sea of sameness around you. ~Lady Gaga…einestages (45)in inspiration • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Got a minute for a fable?The Lion and the Mouse As a lion lay sleeping, a mouse ran across his face and woke him up. The lion was furious, seized it in his paw, and was about to kill it. The terrified mouse begged him to…einestages (45)in quotes • 8 years ago“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” ~Dolly PartonAnd another good one that comes to mind: Follow your inner moonlight; don't hide the madness. ~Allen Ginsberg Of course, we can only guess about this woman’s moonlight to madness ratio…einestages (45)in introduction • 8 years agoGreetings, Steemit!Steemit is certainly a lot different from the other social media. Wow! :-) I’ll be interested to see where this leads. I work as a freelance translator and editor. Over the years, I’ve…
