einestages (45)in #life • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneIt's not up to us what we learn, but merely whether we learn through joy or through pain. ~John UpdikeIf it is true that strength is the child of effort and pain, then most of us will have the opportunity to learn…einestages (45)in #life • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneBe curious, not judgmental. ~Walt WhitmanWhen you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. ~Wayne Dyereinestages (45)in #life • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneIf we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or next year...Today should always be our most wonderful day. ~Thomas Dreiereinestages (45)in #life • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneI've never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. I don't understand people who hide from their past. Everything you live through helps to make you the person you are now. ~Sophia Loreneinestages (45)in #quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneIn school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. ~Tom Bodetteinestages (45)in #quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneIt’s OK to take your time. The river thinks, “No rush, I’ll get there.” But then the river doesn’t spend much time looking back, either.einestages (45)in #quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneDaring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game. Johann Wolfgang von Goetheeinestages (45)in #quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneDifferences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the…einestages (45)in #quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneBelieving in yourself is magic; if you do that, you can accomplish anything. ~Johann Wolfgang von GoetheSpeaking of the person who is truly a master, the Tao Te Ching declares: Because he believes in himself, he doesn't…einestages (45)in #quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneWhat good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness. ~John SteinbeckWhat is joy without sorrow? what is success without failure? what is a win without a loss? what is health without…einestages (45)in #quotes • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneEveryone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. ~Leo TolstoyEvery great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the…einestages (45)in #encouragement • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneHere's to progess by . . . (ahem).einestages (45)in #encouragement • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneThis year, I challenge you to a new resolution. I challenge you to just be yourself.einestages (45)in #life • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneNobody grows old by merely living a number of years.Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle…einestages (45)in #inspiration • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneInspiration for today - December 13, 2016 . . . it's about self-confidenceBelieve in yourself. Have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you…einestages (45)in #inspiration • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneInspiration for today, December 8, 2016 – about being differentWe are one at the root - we just part at the branch. ~Rasheed Ogunlaru Being different is a talent. You…einestages (45)in #inspiration • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneGot a minute for a fable?The Lion and the Mouse As a lion lay sleeping, a mouse ran across his face and woke him up. The lion was furious…einestages (45)in #quotes • 8 years ago • None“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” ~Dolly PartonAnd another good one that comes to mind: Follow your inner moonlight; don't hide the madness. ~Allen…einestages (45)in #introduction • 8 years ago • NoneGreetings, Steemit!Steemit is certainly a lot different from the other social media. Wow! :-) I’ll be interested to see where…