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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Quotes and Observations

Random Quotes and Observations that give you a look at my thoughts, fears, and beliefs. 

The things I learn by quietly watching are amazing. But I still can’t seem to keep my mouth shut for very long.
This is such an accurate description of me.  There has been improvement with age but I still have a long ways to go.  What compels me to speak?  Where does the assumption that they want to hear my opinion come from?  I know I have visited this theme before but I still haven't figured out why I don't do better with this. 

Time is not kind. It can tease us with not enough and too much in the same day.
There is seldom enough time to get all the tasks done in a day.  Do you also lay down at night and think of what was left undone?  Did the day last too long?  Do you replay all the things you had to do that were not pleasant? 
I wish I could speed time up for things that are not pleasant.
But I really wish I could stop time for the moments that touch my heart.  Stop it so that the feeling doesn't just touch but seeps all the way through.

While learning wisdom through experience you become painfully aware of how foolish you really are.
Have you ever found yourself realizing that some long held belief is now obsolete?  The world keeps changing.  What happens to those who aren't flexible enough to keep up with it?  Do they also become obsolete?

The easiest way to kill me is with Kindness.
Over the years I formed the bad habit of expecting the worse so that I won't be let down.  This is a ridiculous way to face the world so I actively try to change this habit.  Disappointment can make it hard to justify the effort.  The unintentional things done with no awareness can be the hardest for me. 

There are days when I can’t turn it loud enough to shut out all the noise.
How do you turn off expectations?  How much do you give away?  Do you also wish for a place to hide?

Enough digging for the day.  There will be another day to try again.