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Quotes.... - 7/13/2007 7:17:50 PM   
arows1faith

 

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Status: offline 		I LOVE quotes. Long stories, small comments - all of them. There's something easy for me to remember when a whole point of view can be summed up in just a few words or a small point can be expanded to encompass every aspect of my life.

I've seen several quotes in people's signatures and in other places and I love them, but I thought it would be nice to create a thread where everyone can contribute (me included) as the quotes are found.

I'll start with a random quote at the end of a multi-forwarded email:

"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. "   -- John Andrew Holmes

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RE: Quotes.... - 7/13/2007 7:47:46 PM   
Bluemoon

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Arow,
What a great Idea!!!!! kudos for you.............ummm now which do I choose???????? There are so many I like....
 
"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up"  ~~~Mark Twain 
 
 
Thanks Arow
 
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RE: Quotes.... - 7/14/2007 7:55:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Arow,
Now here's a great idea! I receive about 5 of these quotes every day by email so will have to look and see which are my favourites.

I really like your first one and haven't seen it before so thank you for that one.  J

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RE: Quotes.... - 7/14/2007 5:54:19 PM   
Imenuff

 

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Status: offline 		Arow,

Other than the Rilke one which I have already posted, one of my all time favorites is from Mia Angelu--"I did what I knew how to do. When I knew better, I did better.".

As "human" beings, we all mess up every so often and it seems that the person we find most difficult to forgive is ourselves. I was given this quote as the one thing to remember from a psych class. The professor told us we could forget everything he taught us but there was only one thing he wanted us to remember for the rest of our lives--he had written the above quote in bold block letters on the chalkboard with the note "Don't ever forget this! Frequently apply it to your own life and the lives of others."

< Message edited by Imenuff -- 9/27/2007 12:52:15 AM >

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RE: Quotes.... - 7/15/2007 8:39:28 AM   
buttington

 

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Status: offline 		Here is one of my favourites.  J

Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

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RE: Quotes.... - 7/16/2007 1:59:48 PM   
buttington

 

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Status: offline 		Here's another (longer this time) you may have come across. J
 
 
INSTALLING LOVE
 
Tech. Support: Yes Ma’am…how can I help you?
 
Customer: Well, after much consideration, I’ve decided to install Love. Can you guide me through the process?
 
Tech. Support: Yes, I can help you. Are you ready to proceed?
 
Customer: Well, I’m not very technical, but I think I’m ready. What do I do first?
 
Tech Support: The first step is to open your Heart. Have you located your Heart ma’am?
 
Customer: Yes, but there are several other programs running now. Is it okay to install Love while they are running?
 
Tech Support: What programs are running ma’am?
 
Customer: Let’s see, I have Past/Hurt, Low Self-Esteem, Grudge and Resentment running right now.
 
Tech Support: No problem, Love will gradually erase Past/Hurt from your current operating system. It may remain in your permanent memory, but it will no longer disrupt other programs. Love will eventually override Low Self-Esteem with a module of its own called High Self-Esteem. However, you have to completely turn off Grudge and Resentment. Those programs prevent Love from being properly installed. Can you turn those off ma’am?
 
Customer: I don’t know how to turn them off. Can you tell me how?
 
Tech Support: With pleasure. Go to your start menu and invoke Forgiveness. Do this as many times as necessary until Grudge and Resentment have completely erased.
 
Customer: Okay, done! Love has started installing itself. Is that normal?
 
Tech Support: Yes, but remember that you have only the base program. You need to begin connecting to other hearts in order to get the upgrades.
 
Customer: Oops! I have an error message already. It says. “Error – program not run on external components.” What should I do?
 
Tech Support: Don’t worry ma’am. It means that the Love program is set up to run on internal Hearts, but has not yet been run on your Heart. In non-technical terms, it simply means you have to Love yourself before you can Love others.
 
Customer: So, what should I do?
 
Tech Support: Can you pull down Self-Acceptance; then click on the following files: Forgive-Self; Realize Your Worth; and Acknowledge Your Limitations.
 
Customer: Okay, done.
 
Tech Support: Now copy them to the “My Heart” directory. The system will overwrite any conflicting files and begin patching faulty programming. Also, you need to delete Verbose Self-Criticism from all directories and empty your Recycle Bin to make sure it is completely gone and never comes back.
 
Customer: Got it! Hey!!! My Heart is filling up with new files. Smile is playing in my monitor, and Peace and Contentment are copying themselves all over my Heart. Is this normal?
 
Tech Support: Sometimes. For others it takes a while, but eventually everything gets it at the proper time. So Love is installed and running. One more thing before we hang-up. Love is Freeware. Be sure to give it and its various modules to everyone you meet. They will in turn share it with others and return some cool modules back to you. 
 
Customer: I promise to do just that. By the way, what’s your name?
 
Tech Support: Just call me the Divine Cardiologist, also known as the Great Physician, or, just “I AM.” Most people feel all they need is an annual check-up to stay heart-healthy; but the manufacturer (ME) suggests a daily maintenance schedule for maximum Love efficiency.
 

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RE: Quotes.... - 7/16/2007 5:35:25 PM   
arows1faith

 

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Status: offline 		Well, I thought people would like the idea behind this thread, but wow! I'm just sittin' here grinnin' one of my cheesey grins. I'm terribly tickled that you guys like it!

quote:

delete Verbose Self-Criticism from all directories and empty your Recycle Bin to make sure it is completely gone and never comes back

One of my roommates is wanting to learn this skill, but he doesn't quite 'get' that everytime he calls himself stupid (as a joke or otherwise), part of his brain believes it. I used to do the exact same thing figuring "what does it hurt?" But it does hurt; I've seen a difference in myself since I've started calling myself 'silly.' I'd forget keys: "I'm just silly!" I'd forget to grab lunch money: "Silly's not too hungry today." I agree 1000% - DELETE VERBOSE SELF-CRITICISM!!!

Today's entry:
"May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house."  -George Carlin

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RE: Quotes.... - 7/16/2007 6:57:16 PM   
Bluemoon

 

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Status: offline 		Arow!!
Just couldn't let your comment go byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.....
 
I used to be in the "IDIOT" Club, But for several years now I too have been calling my self "SILLY" too, however mine is not just silly, I'm afraid mine is..............."SILLYA-S".....it makes me laugh and giggle at my self, hence forth laughing at myself and a lot less anger at ME!!!!!!
 
Another Quote I like is:
 
"When I admire the wonder of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in worship of the Creator."
                                                                                                                                    ~~Mahatma Gandhi~~
 
Have a wonderful  evening Arow,
Blue  aka SILLYA*S
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RE: Quotes.... - 7/17/2007 10:26:19 AM   
zenmember

 

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Status: offline 		"The secret to happiness is to not be unhappy" - Irwin, of Broomhilda
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What does Love Mean? - 7/17/2007 1:37:54 PM   
arows1faith

 

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Status: offline 		Richard:
Good to see you, friend. Slightly cryptic on that quote, but I think I got the idea that I have to decide to actively be happy before I can be. Sorta like knowing you want a McChicken Sandwich, but you still have to order it to get it - otherwise you get whatever they give you.

Today's quote is a list of quotes 'out of the mouths of babes' as it were....

Enjoy!

What does Love mean?
A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:

"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca- age 8

"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth." Billy - age 4

"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." Karl - age 5

"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." Chrissy - age 6

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri - age 4

"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." Danny - age 7

"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" Emily - age 8

"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen." Bobby - age 7

"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate." Nikka - age 6

"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." Noelle - age 7

"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." Tommy - age 6

"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore." Cindy - age 8

"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." Clare - age 6

"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken." Elaine-age 5

"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." Chris - age 7

"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." Mary Ann - age 4

"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." Lauren - age 4

"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." Karen - age 7

"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross." Mark - age 6

"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget." Jessica - age 8

And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said,
"Nothing, I just helped him cry"

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RE: What does Love Mean? - 7/17/2007 6:12:46 PM   
buttington

 

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I haven't seen the second one before, about the little boy and the elderly gentleman. Isn't it lovely.  J 

"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. "   -- John Andrew Holmes

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am,
 then I can change."
- Carl Rogers


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RE: What does Love Mean? - 7/17/2007 10:25:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		Arow1faith;I can relate to your comment,I'm always saying i'm stupid for continuing to make the same mistakes.Thank you for so many learned quotes. Judy
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RE: Quotes.... - 7/18/2007 7:50:49 PM   
Bluemoon

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Betty,
I'm sorry if we OR I did WRONG, I will not post anything any more! I felt my "Quotes" were an inspiration for me IN LIFE and just wanted to share it with others. Please find it in your heart to forgive me and or us.
I am returning to my corner now...thank-YOU for the info.
Blue
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RE: Quotes.... - 7/19/2007 6:33:51 AM   
buttington

 

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I 'ditto' what you say. They have helped me too. I'll stop worrying about it now!!!!!
Love J

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RE: Quotes.... - 7/19/2007 10:25:03 AM   
Imenuff

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Blue

My post was meant to merely suggest that we stay a little closer to our "Forum Guidelines-- make sure that the forums remain focused,". That is why I asked each person when they share a quote to also share how a particular quote inspires you to stay grateful or helps you to come back to grateful living when you are really struggling. I, personally, have found the "Favorite Quotes" message board, the quotes on the Labyrinth and the Quote for the Day very helpful. My real concern was staying focused on our goal of sharing our individual stories of living gratefully or when we are struggling to live gratefully and sharing each other's wisdom in that regard.

Please accept my apology if the wording left you feeling unwelcome. That was never my intention. You are always welcome here! My only intention was to follow the Forum Guidelines.

< Message edited by Imenuff -- 9/27/2007 1:03:46 AM >

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RE: Quotes.... - 7/23/2007 1:47:43 PM   
buttington

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Blue,

It will be great when I see another post from you and I can stop worrying.

Love J

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RE: Quotes.... - 9/26/2007 8:24:57 PM   
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"Knowing your purpose simplifies your life.  It defines what you do and what you don't do.  Your purpose becomes the standard you use to evaluate which activities are essential and which aren't."

--Rick Warren, The Purpose-Driven Life

Recently, I'd noticed the word 'priority' inter-woven among my thoughts. What is a priority? How do I rate the priorities I hold? When did my list of priorities get so long? What are the priorities of the people in my life? Do the people in my life compliment the priorities I hold dear? What is 'prioritize?'

Now, I'm a HUGE fan of words. I don't like to use a word just because it's the only one available; I need to know the word, intimately. When I find that a certain word is prevalent in my thoughts, I stop and analyze why I'm using it, how it conveys what I'm trying to say, and whether I'm using the word respectfully. (That's an odd one, huh? Using a word in a 'respectful manner'... think about it.)

This was the case with the word priority. Instead of filling my days with 'things I have to get done,' I've decided to recategorize and redefine what my 'priorities' are. Seeing the above quote brought everything to clarity. I've refocused my priorities:

My purpose is to be the best person that I can be.
It is a priority for me that others can depend on my honesty, loyalty, and passion.
It is a priority for me to be more loving and less indifferent.

Do I really need more priorities than that? I don't think so. Yeah, it's important to go to work and pay bills, but these are not my purpose; not my priority. For me, a priority is something that is paramountly important today, next week, and even next year or the next decade. I can't define my purpose day to day or moment to moment. My purpose, and what I choose as a priority, need longevity; those timeless things that endure, like loving memories that cradle and protect me like deep, still, blue waters.

So, when I'm running around like mad trying to get this and that and this completed, I can now take comfort in knowing that these are tasks, not purpose; these tasks are important, but not essential to my life.

On another note....
I understand that this thread is about how a cherished quote can encourage grateful living; I'm also sorry for beginning this thread without this focus (apparently, a few feathers had been ruffled, but the flock's just fine now). It is with this understanding that I happily revive this thread and hope that everyone can contribute to it.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Much love and Blessed Be,


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RE: Quotes.... - 9/26/2007 11:51:34 PM   
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Status: online 		Welcome back, Arow! It is good to hear from you again! I am not adding another quote  but just some thoughts about the one you have chosen. My purpose in life is to become the person God intends me to be. This is very general but determines my priorities. It means acknowledging my gifts as something given to me by God, to develop and use not just for myself but in service to others. It helps to decide what is important and what is not, big things and small. There are so many opportunities in life, causes to be supported, interests to be pursued - it can become quite confusing unless I decide which ones are right for me. And this is still a challenge!
Edda

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RE: Quotes.... - 9/27/2007 2:06:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well, how nice to see a post from you Arow!

I have a friend who worries that he doesn't have a purpose in life. I understand his concern, but don't have it myself. I am happy to be doing just what presents itself. I don't feel I need a purpose as such. My life has evolved, and in recent years anyway, I have let it evolve, but with awareness, which I'm sure I didn't used to do.

Having said all that, I was never happier than when I was going regularly to the Spiritual Healing group. I felt that was my purpose. However, it didn't last many years. I guess my purpose, similar to Edda, is to do what I was intended to do, which I have no idea of really. Does all this sound very confused?? I think it goes back to what I said at the beginning. I live my life on a day by day basis and don't think too far ahead.

If I had to describe my purpose, I suppose I would say that it was to learn to become as pure a vessel of Love as possible, because I do believe that that is why we are born.

Love J

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RE: Quotes.... - 9/27/2007 4:29:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Finding a great quote by accident in a fortune cookie was most fortunate for me as I memorized it and use it for self encouragement often and share with others more often.
"Our glory is not in never falling, our glory is rising every time we fall". Confucius
Warmly,
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