Weekly Quote "A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him."-David Brinkley Weekly Proverb If your only tool is a hammer, you will see every problem as a nail. — Gambian proverb Resilience A recent article suggests that those who can weather the storms of … Continue reading Sunday Sayings – Resilience and Success
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Sunday Sayings – Idealism
Mostly anonymous, proverbs and sayings are a portal through time to generations past and echo a diverse range of cultures. They speak of the experiences of many lessons learned and the wisdom from thousands of lives lived.
Oh Gosh, I am still an Idealist
When did you lose your idealism? Or gain a degree of cynicism and/or wisdom?
Sunday Sayings – Snobbery and Privilege
Hypocrisy is the essence of snobbery, but all snobbery is about the problem of belonging or exclusiveness. “Some people have such good taste they can't enjoy anything.” ― Marty Rubin “They [Harvard academia] liked the poor, but didn't like the smell of the poor.” ― Chris Hedges “It was culture as class performance, literature fetishised … Continue reading Sunday Sayings – Snobbery and Privilege
More on Greed Risk and Desire
"Wealth is not about having a lot of money; it's about having a lot of options." -Chris Rock Managing money often results in behaviours that might be regarded as greed or human competitiveness . Some folks feel an adrenaline rush at the prospect of making unexpected money. Creating wealth is often perceived to be a … Continue reading More on Greed Risk and Desire
Sunday Sayings – Differences and Reality TV
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, … Continue reading Sunday Sayings – Differences and Reality TV
Sunday Sayings – Worry
For every behaviour, there is a pay-off. We rarely think and act without foundation or reason. How does worry serve or support you?
Finding Happiness
Everyone wants it, and we constantly seek it, yet it can be illusive to many. Happiness is really the magic spell of life. Every second Sunday, I ponder some suggestions on finding a little more joy and happiness in one's life. These are inspirational, encouraging words that are important to share with others.
