When the spirit shines, even foggy skies make pleasant light.
Interpretation
A positive outlook can transform any situation, even the challenging ones.
This quote conveys the idea that an optimistic mindset can change oneβs perception of circumstances. Even in difficult or unclear times, if one maintains a bright and positive spirit, the experience can still be enjoyable and fulfilling.
In practice
During a team meeting to uplift morale, one might use this quote to encourage a positive outlook despite challenges.
Deep Listening is listening to everything all the time, and reminding yourself when you're not. But going below the surface too, it's an active process. It's not passive. I mean hearing is passive in that soundwaves hinge upon the eardrum. You can do both. You can focus and be receptive to your surroundings. If you're tuned out, then you're not in contact with your surroundings. You have to process what you hear. Hearing and listening are not the same thing.
Blessed be his name, who hath appointed the quiet night to follow the busy day, and the calm sleep to refresh the wearied limbs and to compose the troubled spirit.
There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.
If we like a man's dream, we call him a reformer; if we don't like his dream, we call him a crank.
When I left the house of bondage I left everything behind. I wasn't going to keep nothing of Egypt on me, an' so I went to the Lord an' asked him to give me a new name. And he gave me Sojourner because I was to travel up and down the land showing the people their sins and bein' a sign unto them. I told the Lord I wanted two names 'cause everybody else had two, and the Lord gave me Truth, because I was to declare the truth to the people.
Spending plenty of time on something can be the most sophisticated form of revenge.
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