When it feels like we need to choose between being right and being humble- pick both
Bob GoffRead
Being engaged is a way of doing life, a way of living and loving. It's about going to extremes and expressing the bright hope that life offers us, a hope that makes us brave and expels darkness with light. That's what I want my life to be all about - full of abandon, whimsy, and in love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being engaged in life means living fully and embracing hope and love.
Bob Goff's quote emphasizes the importance of actively engaging with life, portraying it as a journey filled with love, hope, and courage. He suggests that being fully present and expressing joy creates a vibrant existence that dispels negativity and brings light to the world, advocating for a life marked by spontaneity and deep affection.
Themes
LifeLoveHopeCourageEngagementBrightWhimsy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a speech at a graduation ceremony about embracing life's adventures.
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What distracts us will begin to define us. We don't need to swing at every pitch.
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