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I got this in an email from the mother of one of my students. It was a surprise to get this from her. Sometimes we just have no idea who is thinking about us, and would care to send us something so positive.
The email also contains some things about sending this to other women to boost their self esteem. Isn’t it sad that so many people: men, women, and children need self esteem boosts? It seems there are just not enough kind words going around today.
Give some random acts of kindness today. Remember smiles are free to send but can bring a wealth of joy. **Author Rocque (as far as I know)
Now for the Maya Angelou quotes. Thanks for sharing these, Maya, and the person who sent it to me.
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting…’
Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day…..like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.The audience laughed so hard they cried.. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
‘I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.’‘I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.’
‘I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.’
‘I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life.’
‘I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.’
‘I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back…’
‘I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.’
‘I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.’
‘I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.’
‘I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn….’
‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’
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She really does have a way with words. Hard to pick a favorite but the last one stands out for me.
‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Thanks for sharing
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Whenever we feel the negatives in the world getting to us, it is a benefit to be able to find encouragement quotes so easily on the internet. It is good to remember that the little things we do can mean so much.
It is great to remember that during this time of year when we are tempted to spend beyond our means thinking that we are going to make someone happy, when they would probably not be as happy knowing we did that.
Often spending time with someone building quality and joyful memories will last a lot longer than the joy of the tangible object that is purchased.
Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful post. She sure does give us a whole new way of looking at life. We surely need more men (myself included) and women with her mindset. She has surely been blessed.
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