Sometimes you might come to the realization that you had forgotten some important life lessons while you were busy working on other, newer life lessons. It happens. We must always stay adaptable and willing to learn, rethink, relearn, and keep growing always – for that’s the adventure of life. With love, RP
Wisdom Thoughts #154 – You’re Smarter Than You Think
“To achieve goals you’ve never achieved before, you need to start doing things you’ve never done before.” –Stephen Covey We always want things to be easy, but doing new things requires learning and learning requires work and overcoming mistakes as we learn. Persist until victory is yours. And always remember, you’re smarter than you think. Love, […]
Wisdom Thoughts #151 – On Learning Wisdom
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is the noblest; Second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” –Confucius We learn by all of these. But Confucius was a very wise man to say it so simply. I love Socrates’s quote too. With love, RP
Wisdom Thoughts #148 – Kindness
“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” –Saint Basil Kindness gathers love… Wouldn’t it be wonderful if politicians learned this lesson? Love, RP
Wisdom Thoughts #146 – Personal Development
“I’m still learning” –Michelangelo at age 87 Do you think about personal development and take it seriously? Personal development is all about learning new ways to think about yourself and the world, and to act in accordance with your thinking. Learning and getting better at life is a great way of living! Love, RP