Wise words to live by
Iris has written a lovely post which mentions some of the words from one of my favourite passages by Father Alfred D'Souza.
It's probably not the same as your poem Iris, but since you asked, here's the story I know:
DANCE LIKE NO-ONE IS WATCHING
"For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin.
But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life."
This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.
So, treasure every moment that you have. And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time ... and remember that time waits for no one ...
So stop waiting until you finish school ...
until you go back to school ...
until you lose ten pounds ...
until you gain ten pounds ...
until you have kids ...
until your kids leave the house ...
until you start work ...
until you retire ...
until you get married ...
until you get divorced ...
until Friday night ...
until Sunday morning ...
until you get a new car or home ...
until your car or home is paid off ...
until spring, until summer ...
until fall ...
until winter ...
until you are off welfare ...
until the first or fifteenth ...
until your song comes on ...
until you've had a drink ...
until you've sobered up ...
until you die ...
until you are born again to decide that there is no better time than right now to be happy ...
Happiness is a journey ... not a destination!!
Thought for the day:
"Work like you don't need money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
And dance like no one's watching."
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It's basically a variation on the mantra "Live every day as if it were your last".
Which I do, of course.
Every single day.
As does anyone who has kicked cancer's ass:-)
Sirensong, who really reflects the spirit of this post.
Labels: Sirensong
posted by Lin at 3:07 PM
2 Comments:
I've heard this phrase used by many.
And, I've also heard one extra line added to it.
"Love your family and friends as if they will be gone tomorrow"
Lin - even though the one I was referring to is a bit gloomier than yours... and based on a personal experience... I like this one best because it aligns so well with my personal mantra.
Thank you for sharing this. I would say. Pluk de dag - carpe diem - enjoy life - cherish the people you care for, and those who care for you. I admire you endlessly for your strength and courage. Thank you for being such an inspiration!
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