Alas, how easily things go wrong! A sigh too much, a kiss too long And there follows a mist and a weeping rain And life is never the same again
George MacdonaldRead
No man ever sank under the burden of the day. It is when tomorrow's burden is added to the burden of today that the weight is more than a man can bear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focusing on today's challenges prevents us from feeling overwhelmed by future worries.
This quote emphasizes the importance of living in the present and addressing only today's challenges without burdening ourselves with the uncertainties of tomorrow. It suggests that the accumulation of worries from both today and tomorrow can lead to overwhelming stress, thus advocating for a more mindful approach to handling life's difficulties.
Themes
BurdenPresentWorryStressDay
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational talk about managing stress at work.
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But words are vain; reject them all— They utter but a feeble part: Hear thou the depths from which they call, The voiceless longing of my heart.
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