Monday, 4 March 2013

30 years; 30 people Part 2 (11-20)




11. Don't always look back (Steve Jobs)

"If you want to live your life in a creative way, as an artist, you have to not look back too much. You have to be willing to take whatever you've done and whoever you were and throw them away."

12. No matter where life takes you, true friends are always right there.  (Rach)

Time and space have no relevance with true blue friends.  If they love you, they'll be there when you need them the most. 

13. A best friend will do what?? Trista

Best friendship in its rarest form will lead you to trouble, fun, and excitement, but if you trust them; they will be there for you when you're both in trouble.

14. Keep your eyes open for what you're going to miss.  (Paulo Coelho)

“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

15. Some lessons in life have to be learned the hard way. (B. Decorte)

And some people will be there to remind you every time you make a mistake.  Pick yourself up and keep on going.  Someday, you'll either get it right, or it won't matter anymore.  Either way, keep trying.

16. You can't control anything except your emotions, reactions, and actions. (Neale Donald Walsch)

“What's happening is merely what's happening. How you feel about it is another matter.”
― Neale Donald Walsch, Conversations With God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Vol. 1

17.  Rethink your defintion of Soul Mate.  (Elizabeth Gilbert)

“People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.

A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.

A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master...”
― Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love

18. Right here.  Right now.  That's what defines your soul.  (Kate C.)

To find peace is difficult.  Stop looking.  Be at one with yourself and the rest of the mess will fall into order. 

19. Talk about how you feel, if you must.  (Alain de Botton)

 “As victims of hurt, we frequently don't bring up what ails us, because so many wounds look absurd in the light of day.”
― Alain de Botton, Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion

20.  Wise Mind is not Emotional Mind (Buddah)

Figure out the difference.  Apply life accordingly.

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