"THOUGHT OF THE DAY TO INSPIRE"
"There can be many things in the drawer of your life, but in the end, that drawer is on a shelf, and only the shelf itself is truly free. Become the shelf."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Davide B. --- Somalia
"Don't spend today worrying why yesterday was bad. Spend it planning on how to make tomorrow better."
Written in 2011 by Stanley Anukege --- Nigeria
People are letting the past stop them from tapping into what the future holds for them.
"Keep shining through; you may be a lighthouse to someone trying to make it."
Written in 2011 by Caroline Naoroji --- Virginia
"It takes a nail of persistence to drive a nail to success."
Written in 2011 by Emmanuel Ator--- Nigeria
Be persistent in whatever you do.
"There are people who define success based on material things achieved. This is partially correct. For me, changing an individual's point of view in life, a change in attitude and helping them understand that they can be successful, in time, if they will start changing the way they think and the way they see life as it is: it's already success."
Written in 2011 by Marlon Muya --- Philippines
I have felt the happiness in seeing people change.
"Living a day with anger & bitterness equals to taking several steps backward from happiness, from people you love, and from your dreams. Anger & bitterness are only a waste of time. Want to make wise use of time?? Do what the mind CANNOT DO but what the heart CAN DO. That is to make peace with yourself, and then you can start forgiving."
Written in 2011 by Jessica Lona --- Indonesia
"Our greatest teacher really is ourselves. Only we teach ourselves. Only we are the ones who make the decision to accept something and learn - no one else. We can listen to others, but in the end it is our choice to learn."
Written in 2010 by Mike Woodcroft --- United Kingdom
"Never fear the unknown; embrace it! Never ignore your opportunities; welcome them! Never listen to negativity; laugh at it! Never walk away from your friends; love and embrace them! True happiness can never be achieved if we are alone!"
Copyright © 2011 Jon Hawks
"Knowledge, if wisely paired with action, builds an indestructible bridge to success."
Written in 2010 by Aris Moreno --- Philippines
"Discipline is never allowing yourself to be distracted. Always maintain a positive disposition and direct your thoughts towards your goals!"
Written in 2011 by Aaron Forsyth --- Australia
Something I wrote to remind myself not to drift off track.
"Attitude is: essential for enthusiasm, a must for motivation, the initial ingredient for inspiration, the power of positivity, available to all who appreciate its application and a lesson on life to learn how to live! Adjust your attitude to the highest altitude for achievement! Encourage others to do the same! Do it every day and DO IT BIG!!"
Copyright © 2011 Jimmy Hagewood
"If the ugly duckling had never had the courage to look into the pond and face what he truly was, he would never have discovered that he was actually a beautiful swan."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Gary Anderson --- Illinois
"Live your life in many dimensions, constantly creating and seeking new horizons upon which to embark. Never restrict your existence to any one thing. Embrace your multiplicity. Instead, plot your life in such a way that you represent a graph that touches many points in an ever increasing achievement curve."
Copyright © 2011 Easton C. Leiba
"Don't be hesitant to share ideas with others to be empowered. Share what you have. Try to make the next person, successful. Sometimes you will need them in another way."
Written in 2011 by Dean Kosage --- California
"Today can be a great day for you & for others --- if you take time to smile at someone, to express a word of kindness, to lend a helping hand to the one in need, to say a heartfelt thank you and to give a word of encouragement to the one who is overwhelmed with trials."
Copyright © 2011 Caroline Naoroji
"I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings."
Tenzin Gyatso --- Submitted by George Wachirah
We should not always focus on ourselves; we should think of others too.
"One thing you must never lose is courage. If you believe in the goal you are striving for, you will be courageous. There are many difficult times ahead, but you must keep your sense of humor, work through the tough situations, and enjoy yourself!"
Shigesato Itoi --- Submitted by Y.H. C. --- Malaysia
True, meaningful quote - encouraging us to stay positive and be happy, even in the toughest of situations.
"If I looked deeply enough into my past I could reveal a lot of joy and sorrow, but I believe that doing the best I can with what I have today will lead to even better times tomorrow."
Written in 2011 by Allyson Partridge --- Canada
"Weakness is but a state of mind; you are powerful beyond measure."
Written in 2011 by Sbongile Tshabalala --- South Africa
"Life is great, can't complain and don't want to ever complain. Everything that happens is either success or test; whichever way, I still give thanks and live on."
Written in 2011 by Cahdo Confident --- Jamaica
Gratitude is my way of life, also my motto.