This is a quick read on some inspirational thoughts and phrases and many of these inspire me, as well.
I draw my inspiration to be a better person, writer, husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor from the words and actions of other people. The world is and has been full of role models. These people, who may be famous or not serve me well. It has become a mission of mine, a quest if you will, to be and do better with the remaining time I spend here on Mother Earth.
One of my favorite inspirational quotes comes from Gandhi. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Ten words strung together may mean different things to different types of people. Do you want the world bitter, at war, hateful, rigid in thinking, and judgemental of others? However, you may instead wish to be the motivator, a role model for others to follow. We have an opportunity to change our paths and being the good neighbor not only to your geographical neighbors, but to the world in general would be a wonderful accomplishment.
Living in an attitude of gratitude is another super saying. I don’t even know if this quote may be attributed to one particular person or not, but it is awesomely true. How many complain about the relationship with a spouse or other person and forget completely what the feeling of loneliness was like? Do you complain about the price of gasoline as you climb into your SUV, driving past the person walking in the cold blowing snow to a bus stop? Do you constantly harp about the wind, rain, heat, and snow, losing sight of the fact that without these forces of nature our crops would fail and the earth would die. We need wind to help pollinate. We need snow and rain to water and nurture the crops of our planet and we need the sun for them to grow and thrive. I am thankful I have the presence of mind, the time, the ideas and a computer to write my thoughts on. I have all of my senses and I relish each and every one of them.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 25, 1803 and died on April 27, 1882 is another great source of motivation. Mr. Emerson was not without controversy for a man of his time. He believed in social and religious ideas that did not necessarily toe the line of his contemporaries and because of those views he was considered a radical. Emerson felt all things were connected to God and therefore, everything was divine. Needless to say, he was a staunch advocate against slavery in the pre-Civil War era. “The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common,” is my favorite quote of Emerson’s. I find these words to be extremely deep and yet simplistic in meaning. Why wouldn’t we want to follow that thought process?
Finally, there is Mac Anderson, a modern day motivational speaker and author. He has co-authored 12 books and has sold over 3 million copies which he publishes under www.simpletruths.com. I have read many of Anderson’s works, but one quote in particular stands out. “It’s not the things we get but the hearts we touch that will determine our success in life.” So many define themselves by the money they earn, the power they have and their control over others and the possessions of inanimate objects they acquire. For me, I have said for a long time now, that when we are on our death beds, do we really care about the cars, houses, furnishings, clothes, shoes, etc., or is it the love we feel by those around us? I think the answer is love.
As this day progresses, I am going to make an attempt to see the miracles around me, to touch as many hearts as possible, be grateful for the people around me and the air I breathe. I will strive to make subtle changes in my character in order for me to be a better contributor to the human race and our planet. Hey, it’s a start.
inspiring quotes and share from you once again 
thanks
They are indeed inspiring thoughts! Thank you for sharing!
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