I'm inspired by people who keep on rolling, no matter their age.
Jimmy BuffettRead
Some of it's magic and some of it's tragic but I had a good life all the way.
Interpretation
Life is a mix of both joyful and sorrowful experiences, but overall, it's worthwhile.
This quote by Jimmy Buffett reflects the idea that life encompasses both magical moments and tragic events. It suggests that despite the ups and downs, the sum of one's experiences can lead to an appreciation for life as a whole, emphasizing the importance of savoring every moment.
In practice
In a motivational speech about embracing all aspects of life.
I'm inspired by people who keep on rolling, no matter their age.
I have always looked at life as a voyage, mostly wonderful, sometimes frightening. In my family and friends I have discovered treasure more valuable than gold.
Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat.
It's important to have as much fun as possible while we're here. It balances out the times when the minefield of life explodes.
Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call. Wanted to sail upon your waters, since I was three feet tall. You've seen it all, you've seen it all. Watched the men who rode you, switch from sails to steam. In your belly, you hold the treasure that few have ever seen, most of them dreams, most of them dreams.
Life was just a tire swing. 'Jambalaya' was the only song I could sing. Blackberry pickin', eatin' fried chicken, And I never knew a thing about pain. Life was just a tire swing.
In nineteen minutes, you can mow the front lawn; color your hair; watch a third of a hockey game. In nineteen minutes, you can bake scones or get a tooth filled by a dentist; you can fold laundry for a family of five. In nineteen minutes, you can stop the world; or you can just jump off it.
...[A]nything worth dying for ... is certainly worth living for.
I used to meditate all the time in bed. That was when I was raising my daughter, and I'd get her up and off to school, and then I would go back to bed and meditate. And then I would do the same in the evening, and that was very good for that period because I had so many things to juggle as a single mother.
No one sat me down with a piece of paper and said, This is what is expected of you. But... I'm lucky enough in the fact that I have found my role... I love being with people.
A career is a wonderful thing, but you can't snuggle up to it at night.
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
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