Blog Quote #552

Here's Blog quote #552...
"We should always seek to simplify, but not oversimplify."
-Albert Einstein-

Aah... the world-- getting more and more complex by the minute. Technology is supposed to be making things simpler, and to some extent it does, yet in other areas  we can all do more now, so we add more. That's not simplifying. In fact, perhaps it's the leading cause to why so many are STRESSED OUT?

A thesaurus shows these entries for simplify:
To make simpler, boil down, streamline,abridge, reduce, uncomplicate.

We are all for saying what you have to say, getting your point across, but do it with brevity and clarity. In a world with hundreds of thousands of pieces of information coming at us on a weekly basis,  keep it simple. Leave the complex for the Mensa classes, or people specifically looking for a more challenging discussion or explanation.

That's my view...what say you?

Blog Quote #551

Here's blog quote #551...
"Your temper is one of your most valuable possessions. Don't lose it."
-Anonymous-

We've all lost our temper, at one time or another, correct?
How many times did something good come of it?
Most likely, the consequences were not favorable.

Good little 'play on words'--of wisdom-- for today.
Enough said...

That's my view...what say you?

Blog Quote #550

Here's Blog Quote #550...
"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter --that tells what kind of life you've lived.'
-Unknown-

This a quick hitter, yet rather deep.
Some live by he who gathers the most toys,  wins.
Others know that there is no brinks truck following their hearse on the way to the cemetery.

Did we make the world a better place than we found it? Did we spend our lives helping others and seeing how we could add more goodness to the planet?

Some believe there is a much better afterlife to follow, and others think 'this is it'-- so go hard and fast,  and have a ball.

This one... is left up to each individual to make their own choices. Regardless, this quote likely makes most of us-- stop and think. 

That's my view... what say you?

Blog Quote #549

Here's Blog quote #549...
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
-W.B. Yeats-

Some of the best teachers inspire rather than read out of a book. They reach the soul rather than have students memorize formulas. They stir passion and excitement inside the mind of a youth, rather than going through the motions and treating all school-ers the same.

Ask people what teachers they remember, and most likely, you'll hear about the educators that somehow, were able to get to the core of that young student. 

Help people dream, desire, think outside the box, wonder, stretch, and say 'why not?,' rather than I don't know if/ how that will work.

Thank you to all teachers across the planet-- who light fires daily, in the minds and spirits of those looking to further educate themselves.

That's my view...what say you?

Blog Quote #548

Here's blog quote #548...
"A true master is not one with the most students, but one who creates the most masters. A true leader is not the one with the most followers, but one who creates the most leaders."
-Neale Donald Walsch-

Leaders. 
Teachers.
Masters.

What do all the good ones have in common?
It's to SERVE and not to LEAD. Think of the students first-- and do what you can to help them become leaders. Aid them in becoming the best humans they can be.

Coach John Wooden  always stated that "Success is to not compare yourself to others, but to always compete and do the very best that YOU can do."

True masters, true leaders and true outstanding teachers-- all help people become the best they can be, the tops of their abilities. Hmm...

That's my view... what say you?

Blog Quote #547

Here's Blog Quote #547...
"You all laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at you because you are all the same."
-John Davis-

Are you different or are you one of the same? 
Tough question that many struggle with or at least think often about.

I believe that in life, we have to learn to do both. First, let's tackle being the same, fitting in, one of the crowd. It's part of human nature to want to fit in and be accepted by the crowd. After all when we first meet someone, we are looking for common ground. 

Do you like pizza? Did you see that Batman movie? Oh, you are a baseball fan too? You grew up in Florida? Oh, my parents are from there, and we visit frequently. 

As relationships mature though, we find that while commonalities are wonderful, we start embracing our differences and unique qualities. And wouldn't the world be so boring if we all thought the same, looked alike, and agreed on everything? Fact is-- we ARE all DIFFERENT, with vast varieties of skills, talents, likes, and distastes.  

I can go both ways here, and blend in when needed, but I'm more of a black sheep or different cat when it comes to most. I like thinking outside the box, and challenging  my brain and abilities, versus following the rest of the crowd.

How about you? Trendsetter, or mesh in with the rest of the Smith's, Williams', and Johnson's?

Incidentally- there is no right answer here. Just an excellent quote that got me thinking.

That's my view, what say you?

Blog Quote #546

Here's Blog Quote #546...
"Let your enthusiastic idea at the start-- be equaled by your realistic actions now."
Apostle St Paul- 

This is some great advice from St Paul. Many times we have some idea or thought that we are extremely fired up about --AT THE START.

As reality sets in, and the hard work begins, life gets in the way, and aspirations, desires and drive begin to fade.

If your idea up front is sound and a good one-- we suggest that you plan ahead for and expect some turbulence, yet keep moving toward your goal. Think back to that day, when you first had that cool, wonderful and original thought, and remember how excited you were. 

Take action, and remain steadfast.  For together-- hard work, enthusiasm, and some good old fashioned planning, will likely bear some extraordinary results. A whole lot of fun and satisfaction  too, once the task is complete.

That's my view... what say you?