Sunday Sayings -Nature

Each Sunday, I post a proverb, saying or quote and invite discussion on the various interpretations.

Sunday Sayings – Wisdom

I became fascinated with traditional proverbs and sayings, their metaphorical layers and the many different interpretations found within just a few, succinct words. I marveled at their ability to transcend race, religion, opinions and age.

Sunday Sayings – Wise Words

Mostly anonymous, proverbs are a portal through time to generations past and echo a diverse range of cultures.  They offer us knowledge; knowledge that is passed to us in much the same way relay runners might pass a baton. Once it’s handed over, it is up to us what we do with it and how we pass it on. Quotes, like proverbs, make us think more deeply about something.

Proverbial Friday – Judging

Quotes, sayings and proverbs are very useful words that we can use in our daily lives. Passed down from generations before us, we can heed their wisdom and apply all the various layers and concepts to our modern lives. Join me in discussing their meanings every Friday on Proverbial Friday.

Proverbial Friday – Jealousy

//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js Love sees sharply, hatred sees even more sharp, but Jealousy sees the sharpest, for it is love and hate at the same time. Arab Proverb "Jealousy is rubbing salt into your own wound. " Terri Guillemets  How often does a partner, family member or friend have a behaviour that makes you feel jealous or uncomfortable?…

Proverbial Friday – Quitting

If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time.  ~ Chinese Proverb Weekly Quotes I may have shared the Gandhi quote previously, but it is soberingly valuable words to repeat: - "Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep…

Proverbial Friday

We all seek guidance in our lives. From friends, family, or religion. All generations have lived through and dealt with difficult circumstances and have formulated some helpful advice along the way in quotes, sayings and proverbs. We can much from them. Every Friday, I share some I find valuable and open a discussion as to their different meanings and interpretations. Join me. I value your opinion.

Proverbial Friday – Wisdom for Life

Weekly Quote "Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck." ~ Unknown     I became fascinated with traditional proverbs and sayings, their metaphorical layers and the many different interpretations found within just a few, succinct words. I marveled at their ability to transcend race, religion, opinions and age.…

Proverbial Friday – Happiness

This week on Proverbial Friday we are looking at saying on Happiness. What can they tell us? Are they useful suggestions, or glib words?

Proverbial Friday –

Proverbs and sayings often provide us with wise words from all corners of the world.  Best savoured a little at a time, these sayings are passed down from generation to generation. Each Friday, I post a saying, or proverb and a quote that I find thought-provoking. I hope you enjoy them as much as I…

Proverbial Friday – Love and Equality

Love triumphs over hatred. A recurring thing in life. How can we overcome hatred and bring more joy and love to our world. Global words provide a clue.

Proverbial Thursday – Global Wisdom

I find there to be profound wisdom in proverbs, sayings and quotes and I marvel at the way they are so succinct in communicating messages to the reader. Mostly anonymous, they come to us from past generations and from across cultures. They speak of the experiences of lives lived and lessons learned. Quotes, like proverbs, make us think more deeply about something.

Proverbial Thursday – Global Wisdom

Wise words from our ancestors, passed down from generation to generation. Best savoured a little a time. They may sound trite, the authors are anonymous, and wisdom is surely found within their concise words.