Thought for Today

Life is not a problem to be solved

“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.”– Soren Kierkegaard

a gift not a property

“We just have to recognize life for what it is: a gift to be grateful for, not a property to cling to, hoard, or defend.” ― Henri Nouwen

nothing has to happen

“Nothing has to happen for me to feel good! I feel good because I’m alive! Life is a gift, and I revel in it.” ― Tony Robbins

Life is the first gift

“Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.” ― Marge Piercy

health is the greatest gift

“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” ― Gautama Buddha

the best thing that ever happened

“The best thing that ever happened to you might be your new job, spouse, awards, etc, but I tell you that being granted to live in order to enjoy these things are wonderful privileges most people can’t get.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson

The Highest Compliment

“The highest compliment we can give to God, our Creator, is to thoroughly enjoy the gift of life. One should never look a gift universe in the mouth! The best way to pay for a beautiful moment is to enjoy it.“ —Ronald Rolheiser

The Power to Create the Situation

“In that moment I understand that I have the power to create the situation right here, right now. I could walk past and say nothing, I could stop and talk, I could do whatever, and create a moment. Every moment is my moment to create.” ― Gregg Korrol, The Gifted Storyteller: The Power is in the StoryContinue reading “The Power to Create the Situation”

The Precious Gift of Life

“All of our ancestors give us the precious gift of life. Do we use it wisely? Do we use it well? Do we make a name for ourselves and for our children of which we can be proud?” ― Laurence Overmire, A Revolutionary American Family: The McDonalds of Somerset County, New Jersey