"BE KIND, FOR EVERYONE YOU MEET IS FIGHTING A HARD BATTLE." -Plato
I love inspirational quotes. The one above is one of my all-time favorites, and is such a good reminder to me to step out of my own little world and realize that everyone is experiencing their own set of trials. The first time I saw this quote, it was taped to the computer monitor on my friend's work computer.When I first read it, it impacted me so greatly that I know I will never forget it. I just hope that I don't forget the principle that it's trying to teach me.
I seem to get caught up in my own little world, and my hope is that I can be a better person... a person that people can turn to in their times of trial and know that I will love them unconditionally. I've been so blessed with good family and friends who have shown me this unconditional love, a love free of judgment or criticism, and full of kindness and charity. To each of them I say thank you, thank you, thank you - a million times over.
A couple of months ago, as I was really struggling, someone told me that if you hold a pebble just a few inches from your face, it looks very large. It's not until you throw it on the ground, and amongst all of the other pebbles, you realize how small it really is. And so it is with all of our troubles in life.
Thank you, Heather, for not only posting a great quote; but for being such a beautiful example of living it. I don't get to see you gals nearly enough... and I miss you all so much!
That is so true. Sometimes it looks from the outside that someone has it all together and I think, "How do they do it?" and you realize that you don't know everything. Everyone has their trials and down moments. What a great quote!
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I also love this quote and re-read it again this week in a comment on Mariah's mom's blog. I appreciate inspirational quotes as well and try to surround myself with them.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful for your friendship (even if it's just on FB and in blogland these days!) and am also thankful that you have family and friends who are taking care of you--especially when you struggle.
I definitely want an invite when you go private: w (dot) jagerson (at) yahoo (dot) com. Thanks! :)
Thanks for updating your blog. I can't keep up with you if you don't write your very funy posts. I want an invitation when you go private.
ReplyDeleteLove you and miss you!!
Jill
ps. lets do girls night out again sometime soon.
Tricia,
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Thank you
I would love an invite! rissa_kimmy@msn.com. I haven't been much of a blogger myself lately, but I intend to get back into it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the quote today. It's a beautiful reminder!
Yea - keep me on the list lorrie_dibble@hotmail.com. It's fun to keep on with you and your family!
ReplyDeleteOf course I want to be able to read your blog. We love you guys! lindimac@yahoo.com.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget me! I would love to stay in touch!
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Tricia! add me... i love keeping up with you and your cute family! Love, Lyds
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