Saturday, July 25, 2020

When change is the only constant in life

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” - Abraham Maslow


Yet, it’s hard to not fear the unknown, to fear facing the endless what-ifs and possibilities of regrets of the decisions we made today.

Taking strengths from the wise words of these men/women:

 “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”
Lao Tzu

“The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves out into the open. Do it. Throw yourself.”
C. JoyBell C.


At the end of the day though, it is what Mandy Hale says that really resonates with me....

“Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.”

Friday, July 24, 2020

How Did You Die? (Edmund Vance Cooke)

 
Did you tackle that trouble that came your way
With a resolute heart and cheerful?
Or hide your face from the light of day
With a craven soul and fearful?

...You are beaten to earth? Well, well, what's that?
Come up with a smiling face...

The harder you're thrown, why the higher you bounce;
Be proud of your blackened eye!
It isn't the fact that you're licked that counts,
It's how did you fight -- and why?
And though you be done to the death, what then?

...It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts,
But only how did you die?