I never played a perfect 18 holes. There is no such thing. I expect to make at least seven mistakes a round. Therefore, when I make a bad shot, I don't worry about it. It is just one of the seven.
Walter HagenRead
You're only here for a short visit. Don't hurry, don't worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.
Interpretation
Life is brief; appreciate it without rush or stress.
This quote emphasizes the impermanence of life and encourages individuals to take their time, enjoy the journey, and appreciate the small joys, like smelling flowers, that make the experience worthwhile. It serves as a reminder to not be consumed by haste or worry, fostering mindfulness and appreciation for the present moment.
In practice
Sharing this quote during a motivational speech about living in the moment.
I never played a perfect 18 holes. There is no such thing. I expect to make at least seven mistakes a round. Therefore, when I make a bad shot, I don't worry about it. It is just one of the seven.
I found myself grinning until my cheeks hurt, my scalp prickling till I thought it might lift off my head. My tongue ran away from me, giddy with freedom. This, and this, and this, I said to him. I did not have to fear that I spoke too much. I did not have to worry that I was too slender, or too slow. This and this and this! I taught him how to skip stones, and he taught me how to carve wood. I could feel every nerve in my body, every brush of air against my skin.
Everyone has his day and some days last longer than others.
Everything in life is unusual until you get accustomed to it -The Scarecrow - The Marvellous Land Of Oz by L. Frank Baum pg 103 chapter 13
I keep turning over new leaves, and spoiling them, as I used to spoil my copybooks; and I make so many beginnings there never will be an end. (Jo March)
I walked in the meadows of green grieving for my life.
I'll die young, but it's like kissing God.
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