Remember why you started, remember where you're headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.
Ralph MarstonRead
When you find yourself ready to complain about what you don't have, stop for a moment to consider what incredible things you do have. And resolve to make the most of it all.
Interpretation
Focus on gratitude for what you have rather than complaining about what you lack.
Ralph Marston's quote encourages individuals to pause and reflect on their blessings when they find themselves in a complaining mindset. By shifting focus from what is missing to the incredible things already in their possession, one can cultivate a mindset of gratitude and appreciation, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
In practice
During a motivational speech about resilience and positivity.
Remember why you started, remember where you're headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.
Welcome those big, sticky, complicated problems. In them are your most powerful opportunities.
Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.
A world of abundance surrounds you, if only you will step up and claim it. Make life happen through you rather than letting it happen to you. It will make all the difference in the world.
If you're to succeed at any endeavor, the first and most important person you must convince is yourself. Success comes not from merely a belief that you can do it. Success comes when you absolutely know you can achieve it
You have created your fears. And you can choose to lay them to rest. You have created your dreams. And you can choose to bring them fully to life.
I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives.
I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.
I've spent so much time feeling ugly and being treated as ugly as a result. But I changed my attitude and said, “I’m beautiful because I love everybody as much as I can. I’m beautiful because I have wonderful friends. And I’m beautiful because I say I am. I’ve earned it, and I’m gonna be it.
We start to realize that there are anodynes in life that help us through the day. I don't care if it's a walk in the park, a look out the window, a good bubble bath - whatever. Even a meal you like, or a friend you want to call. That helps us solve all this stuff in our head.
Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.
As you identify less and less with the “me”, you will be more at ease with everybody and with everything. Do you know why? Because you are no longer afraid of being hurt or not liked. You no longer desire to impress anyone. Can you imagine the relief when you don't have to impress anybody anymore? Oh, what a relief. Happiness at last!
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