I love to gain wisdom from those who are older than me. I have spent many a day listening to stories of older couples who have been friends of the family for years. To this day, I will go visit them to gain life quotes to motivate me. I read a post on Huffingpost a while back called 25 Life Lessons We All Can Use, From a Very Wise 99-Year-Old Great-Grandpa. He gave two life quotes lessons that stuck with me.
Why just be anybody?
This one stuck with me because there are many times that I’ve felt like I was in competition with someone to win a race that was nonexistent. I strived to be like them. I wanted to do the things they were doing, but the truth of the matter is I can’t do what they are doing because of various reasons. However, what I can do well, is work with the circumstances I have and make the most of the moments I have to work.
Like all of you, I have many talents. Just like many folks though, I don’t capitalize on the skills I do have. I spend too much time trying to learn new abilities that I miss out great opportunities that are already in front of me. Are you guilty of that one?
If you liked this post, please Pin it.This man’s advice made me realize that I need to change my actions and work with the skills that I do possess. I need to spend my energy on working smarter. I don’t need to be spinning my wheels trying to learn a new skill that I know I won’t be able to master with ease.[egg id=”2″]
Life is a gift you must unwrap.
I can’t express how much I love this statement. There are so many obstacles in life that we can’t predict. We can do a lot today to prepare for tomorrow, but when you get right down to it you nor I have any way of knowing exactly what we’re going to wake up to the next day. We can savor unwrapping each moment. As long as we’re alive we have the gift of life. That is a precious thing to grasp. You can’t fully appreciate it until you’ve looked death in the eyes.
“Savor every experience. You never know who can learn from yours.”I challenge you today to savor every experience you have. You never know when your experience is going to be the lesson that saves someone from making the same mistake you did.
Which one of these life lesson quotes gets you motivated the most?
“You must be able to forgive, even if it’s difficult to do.” is the greatest of all to me. It’s a motto, a lesson, and a forever very difficult task to do.
That is a remarkable quote. I have used it many times as a reminder in my life too. You’re right that is is a very difficult task. Yet, forgiveness isn’t so much for them as it is for us.
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These remind me of a quote I have on my son’s wall: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?” Mary Oliver It reminds me every time I see it that I have this one life and I need to use it and the specific gifts and talents God has given me for His purpose. Find God’s better future for me and live into it.
I love that quote. I can see why you choose to put it on your son’s wall. I hope he hangs onto the quote too. You’re right finding God’s purpose for our life is truly a huge milestone well worth chasing after.
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In high school I worked at a Care Center. Oh my goodness, those people have lived, and there was just so much wisdom there to be unwrapped. Loved spending time with them. Sometimes I would even stick around after my shift was over! My Great Aunt Velda lived there, and she was just the cutest sweetheart! Thanks for passing on these words of wisdom today and for reminding us to slow down and listen to the wisdom of others!
Jenni,
That is such a sweet story to share with us. I bet you’re filled to the brim with a lot of wisdom yourself due to listening to their stories. You’re right the older generations have lived in more ways than we have in my opinion.
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Many good life lesson quotes.
Very true.
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Very true Crystal. I like that quote too. I always try to make sure I listen to other’s sage advice. Thanks for the inspiration!
You’re welcome for the inspiration. It is my hope to help others make their lives better.
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Really nice inspirational post today Crystal. I like the wise words and it’s always nice to hear. I pinned of course and hey I see you have your own coffee cup now, so we must talk about that. The world used to listen to elders more than they do these days so have sought out wisdom well.
You’re right the world did listen to elders a lot more in the past. I believe our world would be a better place if we took time to listen to the wisdom of others more often.
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Thanks for sharing..! It was really nice tips which fulfill motivation.
Crystal, you always did the great and I really love this post. You know..? Being ourselves is really great ways for us rather try to follow other. We will lost our and we are not going to find out who we are.
It seem that I have no idea to comment this post, but I want to you know that it is really interesting post and experience sharing..
I’m glad that you liked this post. I love sharing these kinds of inspirational posts that get others thinking.
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I stopped by for Thoughtful Thursday and love your posts. My mom had so many quotes and I still hear them in my head. My daughter recently said that she has said some of these things too – the quotes continue through the years !! One one of my favorites is – “Pretty is as pretty does” and “If everybody jumped off a bridge would you do it too?” this was in response to me saying “Everybody is doing it.” Just brings a smile to my face. Thanks so much for sharing !!!
I love quotes. I use a lot of them throughout the course of a day. My kids get sick of hearing them too. Then when I think they aren’t paying any attention, they throw one of my quotes back at me.
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Great post – there are so many times that we need something to motivate us!! 🙂
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I love the quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” It makes us all accountable, yet at the same time is empowering.
I love that quote too! You’re right it is quite empowering when you think about this quote.
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Love this post! Thank you for sharing, and for linking it to our blog hop! 🙂
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“Life is a gift you must unwrap” – LOVE this one because it’s so true. Some people never choose to live life this way. There is so much power in this truth. Thanks for sharing, Crystal!
You’re welcome. You’re right many people fail to live like this and it keeps them from fully appreciating the life we have.
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Great post and wonderful quotes! I especially like the second one because it mirrors a lesson my family has learned through dealing with chronic illness – to find small moments of joy in every day, even (or especially) when you are facing challenges.
Thanks for the inspiration! Found your post through Small Victories Sunday linkup.
Sue
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I’m so glad that you enjoyed this post. After losing my mom to the battle of cancer, I can understand your position on this quote.
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“Never be to good to start at the bottom”.
I have just started rebooting my life for the next phase of five years and in some things I will be near the top and some things right smack at the starting bottom.
Lord help me to love it all,
pam
I love that quote. It’s a great one to hang on to.
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Crystal, thanks for the encouragement. Two great quotes to remind us to live the lives WE have. I found you through The Blogging Village. Cindi
I’m glad that you came by. You’re welcome for the encouragement. I hope it helps you in some way.
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I think it’s important to capitalize on your skills. I enjoy learning new things about blogging and marketing. Thanks for sharing on Small Victories Sunday link up.
You’re right it something we all fail to do far more than we realize.I know I don’t use my skills to the fullest.
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