Grace's Mosaic Moments


Saturday, September 26, 2020

Philosophy for the Times

 

 Shared on Facebook


Below is one those priceless bon mots found on Facebook & no one knows where they came from.

 

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I've got my fingers crossed that the following link will work for all those appreciate Editing, or those who wonder why they need Editing, or those who swear they never needed to edit anything in their life . . .

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Believe me, this "Introduction to Editing Class" is priceless, the professor a man after my own heart!

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The remainder of this week's blog is direct from Facebook, again an entry for which there was no attribution, but in these difficult times it's well worth taking a few moments to read it.

 

Shared to Grace's Facebook, Monday, 9/14/20:

"I asked one of my friends who has crossed 70 & is heading to 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself? He sent me the following very interesting lines, which I would like to share with you ...."


#1  After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, my friends, now I have started loving myself.
#2  I just realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.
#3  I now stopped bargaining with vegetables & fruits vendors. A few pennies more is not going to burn a hole in my pocket but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.
#4  I pay my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than me
#5  I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down the memory lane & relive the past.
#6  I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.
#7  I give compliments freely & generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say "Thank You"
#8  I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.
#9  I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.
#10  I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat & neither am I in any race.
#11  I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human.
#12  I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships I will never be alone.
#13  I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last.
#14  I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be! ??
I decided to send this to all my friends. Why do we have to wait to be 60 or 70 or 80, why can't we practice this at any stage and age....


"I stole this, I don't know who to credit it to, but thank you!
Good rules to live by.  Happy Monday everyone ??"

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Thanks for stopping by,

Grace (aka Blair Bancroft)


1 comment:

  1. "I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me." I'm still working on this, but it's a good one, especially when it comes to online arguments. (Editors excepted.)

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