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Category - Positive Quotes

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On The Passing Of Time
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Plant It Forward
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Your Dream Is Supported
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Be A Listener Today
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Can’t Is The Wrong Word
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Be Memorable
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Give In, Not Up
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Be Good People Today
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Be Happy. Don’t Worry.
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24 Ways To Be Awesome Today

On The Passing Of Time

 

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Today I am painfully aware of how fast time is passing by. Caught somewhere between yesterday and its memories, today’s check and balance of reality (it’s trash pick-up day), and the future which I can not begin to imagine or predict with any certainty.

I love this paraphrased quotation for its smack of truth as it relates to our existence on this planet.  Our past, present and future collide in this moment. That’s what we have. This moment. Nothing more.

BE F-G AWESOME TODAY!

Original graphic: Stephanie DelTorchio

 

Plant It Forward

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The first plants I ever purchased for my home were from a local Ladies Garden Club. Mostly older women, they wore wide brim hats and gloves, all proper Victorian-looking to me.

Each plant, harvested straight from their own gardens, had received years of tender administration which I was too immature a gardener to appreciate. For a few dollars I was handed a wrapped ball of Bleeding Hearts, Hostas and Lady Slippers. The warmth and richness of the soil in my hands lingered as the gardener shared the history behind each plant. The Bleeding Hearts, a wedding gift from her mother-in-law. The shade loving Hostas from a neighbor as a welcome gift. The showy, yellow Lady Slippers taken from the woods along a path that lined a dirt beach pathway.

I felt as if she’d just handed me her babies. My duty going forward was to plant them, care for them, let them grow to be big and strong. Was I worthy of this responsibility?

When I thanked the woman for the plants she admonished me. Apparently there’s an old wives tale about thanking someone for plants — don’t do it.  “It’s best to take them and say you’ll give them a good home,” she said. Okay, weird.

Nearly 35 years and two homes later (couldn’t leave without some) these plants make me smile each spring when their new shoots break through the topsoil. It’s funny, but I silently thank those lovely ladies for their stories, then look over my shoulder.

Over the years I’ve received many clippings and root balls from friends and family. I cherish the armful of tangerine Daylilies my Mom brought me from her yard. Hers came from my grandmother who received a pot of them from her sister, my neighbor for several years. After my great-aunt’s passing, a young couple moved into the home. I gifted them with pots of divided Daylilies, their great-great-great grandchildren.

Today my garden overflows with Rosemarie’s pink and purple phlox, Sheila’s red poppies, my Mom’s daylilies and Rose-of-Sharon trees, Leah’s Montauk daisies and Autumn Joy sedum. Every year I take pictures and share as a reminder of our longtime friendships that continue to grow.

I’ve given them a good home and given them away to good homes.

Request: Please share images of plants, trees, or flowers someone has given you that you’ve transplanted in your own space, or plants that you’ve given away.

BE F-G AWESOME TODAY!

Original graphic and quote: Stephanie DelTorchio

Your Dream Is Supported

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I heard Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, say this about dreams.

Dreams being the inklings you get, the “little birdie” messages, your gut feelings, your passion (if you have one), your desires, wants — whatever you call that “thing” you want to do.

It’s a comforting thought to know that whatever we dream about will be supported by the Universe. Your universe includes people you know and people you don’t, those who will be put in your path to support and help your dreams come true.

Not once have I ever dreamed about being an astronaut, a ballet dancer or a deep sea diver. And not once has any person in any of these professions shown up in my life.

However, my dream is to write. Countless people HAVE shown up. For years. Mentors, teachers, accomplished writers, movie producers, screenwriters, other writers slogging (like me) to write and rewrite and rewrite.  Other people have given me a quiet place to work, loaned me books, read 120 page drafts of screenplays (brave souls rewarded with wine and dinner).

Logic would tell us that what we focus on and work hard at, attracts like mindedness or “helpers”. You must put the effort in for sure but don’t be afraid to think you will go at your dream alone. You won’t.

Your dream would never enter your thoughts if there wasn’t the law of attraction to line the road with others who will nurture your dream, and your own innate talents to fulfill it.

BE F-G AWESOME TODAY!

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Be A Listener Today

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I love obscure words and this one got my attention.

Anyone who grew up in a large family or meets up for drinks with a gaggle of women (or men, of course) can probably relate. Talking over each other when there’s a group of people all vying for control of the floor results in nobody being heard.

My family once hosted a pair of lovely, smart, twentyish German brothers for a few weeks. They spoke excellent English but wanted to improve — mostly to learn slang! One thing we noticed was how attentive they were when anyone spoke. At the dinner table they listened intently, engaged in the conversation and contributed after the speaker had finished. As a mother, I complimented their mother for having raised polite sons.

On the other hand my nature was to babble over the speaker. Although I was aware of the rudeness, it continued. Not because I don’t care about the people speaking (I do!) but I get so excited by what someone is saying that I plan my response while they are at the tail end of their conversation. Bad habit.

Our German guests concluded that we (in Boston) speak so fast and on top of each other that it sounds like the kitchen staff of a Chinese restaurant on New Year’s Eve: Fast, rushed, loud. For the record, we frequented a local pizza shop where the owners yelled orders at and over each other, and back to customers. It seemed part of the entertainment. But because we’d often received the wrong order, it was clear that among all the noise nobody was really listening to each other.

And this is why the “talking stick” was invented. One at a time, people. One at a time. Listen and be heard.

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Can’t Is The Wrong Word

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Saying “I can’t” to something is usually the wrong response. It’s probably:

Don’t want to.

Prefer not to (smooth).

Afraid.

No time.

Scared.

Later.

I’m too busy.

Not enough money.

When I retire.

When the kids leave.

When my parents die.

Too late.

Add your own. Don’t say you can’t. You CAN.

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Be Memorable

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For good or bad people form opinions about us. You can’t really change that. Or can you?

I had the pleasure of sharing a lovely afternoon with some dear former colleagues. A woman sitting next to me remembered several things that I’d said to her many, many years ago when my husband was first diagnosed with cancer.

Truthfully my recollection was rather weak, but hers, extremely sharp. She went on to say that when cancer struck her own family, my words came back to her. “This (disease) is bigger than us,” she recalled me saying in a calm voice.

Okay, if my memory serves me correct, I probably had accepted the facts laid out by the medical experts. Inside I felt a bit out of control, overwhelmed, fearful, confused, angry — but not calm! Apparently in my rather numb state I projected a air of Zen.

But to her these (forgotten) words, spoken in a controlled and rational voice not only comforted her but gave her much needed hope, she said. Who knew, right?

One of my favorite quotes of all time is from the late great American poet, memoirist and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou:

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. ~ Maya Angelou

Today I’m humbled that what I’d said many years ago stayed with my friend when the dark clouds rolled over her family. Knowing a brief random chat later on became (one of many other) sources of comfort and hope (her words) for her and her family is awesome. People who’d been through similar experiences provided her strength and courage to carry on. All because of a few words, dug out of her memory when she needed them most.

When we walk away from conversations, casual run-ins, marriages, careers, families, jobs, or friends, we may never know how we made that person “feel”, but they will remember. Good, or bad.

As nice as it was to hear how my words made her feel, it’s more important to me that whether I knew it or not, on that day, our family’s story of survival helped her take on a horrible situation and handle it well. In love. With faith. And hope.

And isn’t that why we are on this planet?

BE F-G AWESOME TODAY!

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Quote: Maya Angelou

Give In, Not Up

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Most of us (unless you live in a cocoon) experience a day every now and again that leaves us feeling dizzy. It’s like we’re a game board spinner and life has flicked us hard, around and around.

We should just chalk it up to a “bad day” and give in. But we don’t. And how do we handle a day when we’ve reach our limit?

We act out with extreme behaviors. We whine and complain. We cry. We hit the gym hard. We abuse our bodies. We lash out at the spouse, the kids, co-workers; even the poor dog is not immune to our tirade. There are excuses and compromises — we’re stubborn you guys, and not willing to quit when things get tough. On a good day that’s admirable.

But today shit happened; we’re not ourselves and we know it.  The body is listless. The brain is fudge. Our patience has tried and failed. We’re in deep, and it’s not even noon. We may wonder is it too early to pour a drink or binge watch “House of Cards”? Yes, it is.

At some point we face the fact that no matter what we touch, it turns to crap. Knowing that, why can’t we keep our hands away? We rationalize that there’s no time to waste; there’s too much stuff on the list. We KNOW the world will stop revolving if we leave our post. If we don’t do it, who will?

Nobody. Because there isn’t anyone who can do what you do. That’s the good news and the bad news.

We’re so hard on ourselves. What is frustrating to some is down right scary as hell to others. Why? Giving in sounds a lot like quitting. It’s NOT. This is hard for awesome control freaks to grasp.

At this moment the only sane cell left in my head starts laughing at its own absurdity. I begin to recite out loud, “and this too shall pass” over and over. Then I make an agreement with myself: cut your losses, put down the list, have faith that the world will carry on just fine without you for a few hours. With love, I grant myself permission to give in to the day before any more damage is done.

I’m not giving up all together. There’s a serious game of Chutes and Ladders going on here and I’ve got control of the spinner.

BE F-G AWESOME AWESOME TODAY!

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Be Good People Today

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It never mattered to me what profession or occupation or affiliation or path my children would ultimately choose as adults. All I ever asked of them was to go out into the world and be good people. Thank you children.

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Be Happy. Don’t Worry.

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Worry will mess up your day.

Today a dear friend emailed me with a worry list that disturbed her sleep. Although she didn’t ASK my advice, I sent her back a suggestion for putting her worries in its place.

I recently wrote about my own struggle and concluded that worry is a wasted emotion, but it’s tough to intellectualize worry when every cell of your being needs to feel in control. Telling yourself or anyone, “Hey, don’t worry about it,” could get you the kind of look your mother once gave after you put a ding in her car.

Being a take charge kind of gal, my friend might benefit from turning the mental strain of worry into a proactive task to temporarily contain it. To get a handle on her worries she needn’t run a marathon or enroll in primal scream therapy, although either is an option. Just saying.

Instead I suggested she try something that worked for me.

Write down all your worries on a piece of paper. A large sheet. Sticky notes. Paper bags. Whatever. Do your very best to let each and every worry leave your brain, exit out your body and record it. Then take the list and shelve it out of sight. Leave it there for a week.

After a week take out the list. Here’s a few things you’ll notice:

Some issues resolved themselves.

Some issues you thought were issues are now non-issues.

Some issues are problems or situations no amount of worry will resolve.

Some issues, after a short incubation period, give you a clearer perspective on what to do next, if anything.

It’s hard to discount worry. We’re human after all. But it’s imperative to get a handle on worry unless we enjoy a state of being physically and mentally stressed out.

Write down your worries. Put them away. Revisit later.

I heard this song from Bobby McFerrin on the radio this morning. Choosing happiness over worry is a choice, my friend. Don’t Worry. Be Happy. And…

BE F-G AWESOME TODAY!

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24 Ways To Be Awesome Today

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I challenge you to dig deep and find at least 24 things you did to Be F-g Awesome Today — one for each hour of the day. Don’t shrug off the silly or nice things you think you should do because you’re such a swell gal/guy; it all counts.

From the simple to the expected many of the things you do every day, the rote tasks and regiments you take for granted, are important to your health and well-being or someone you know.

In case you get stuck, follow all of your waking moments for one entire day. Here’s a few ideas to jump start your list:

  1. Upon waking.
  2. Getting yourself ready for the day.
  3. Getting some else ready.
  4. Preparing for the day, before you head out the door.
  5. Your commute from here to there, and every place in between.
  6. Your work or volunteer time or social engagements, and the people you interact with.
  7. The breaks and time-outs you take — where do you go, who do you see, what happened?
  8. Your after work, school or other activities.
  9. Travel time — car, bus, train, plane, motorcycle, bike, donkey (could be).
  10. How you end the day.

Be conscious of your movements, actions and interactions. I do believe when you put pencil to paper you will feel exhausted and also your list will easily surpass 24.

I’m open to start. Here’s my Sunday, the quietest day of the week:

  1. Poured last night’s pot roast gravy over the dog’s food (well, she thought I was awesome).
  2. Brought coffee to my husband in bed (it’s usually him being the awesome barista, but it’s Sunday).
  3. Blessed people on our, sadly too long, prayer list with a coffee toast. A special prayer for an infant we recently learned was diagnosed with cancer.
  4. Flossed my teeth.
  5. Skipped the hot shower and tried the cold shower formula. It’s supposed to invigorate you. Not a fan. I froze my ass but I saved a few gallons of hot water and felt a bit brave for trying. #neveragain
  6. Took a 12 mile stationary bike ride before making a…
  7. “Green” shake with spinach, celery, avocado, grated ginger and pea protein. (Don’t knock it until you try it, right?).
  8. Took the medication I fight with my physician about, but I’m trying to stay off WebMD and listen to a human professional.
  9. Worked the “thawing” shoulder even though it hurts like hell. I’m bound and determined to hold a new grandbaby soon until someone rips him out of my arms — good luck with that one.
  10. Made Italian tomato sauce, meatballs and sausage for the family’s Sunday lunch even though I’ll be having the broccoli patties (sono vegetariano– see #20).
  11. Folded two loads of female laundry that belonged to someone else. (Not a pair of cotton Fruit of the Looms briefs in the bunch).
  12. Ironed some Extra Large Tall Man shirts which say ‘No Iron’ on the label. Hahaha.
  13. Conceded to watch Golf. Not any golf; the Masters.
  14. Turned over the compost in anticipation of Spring (It’s coming to New England, right?).
  15. Chased a coyote around the house with my grandson (technically, the coyote was outside, we were inside running from window to window with binoculars).
  16. Made indoor sandcastles with a fake sand product and a real 5 year-old. Missing: the beach, actual sand, sun, Rum Punch in the pink thermos that everyone thinks is lemonade. I may have shared too much.
  17. Watched the f-g FROZEN movie for the 812th time and sang all the songs. Let It Go. Even that’s old.
  18. Reviewed some writing materials for a friend on a deadline.
  19. Sent a long overdue letter to a young lady who has been through serious trauma. Kept my tone light and funny — just like she’d expect.
  20. Practiced conversational Italian.
  21. Practiced conversational Spanish (laughed at myself when I mixed up Italian and Spanish, but happy with my progress since I now can hear the difference. Not sure the Italians will appreciate my Romantic language version of Pig Latin this summer.
  22. Made take home doggie bags for my kids.
  23. Offered our beach parking pass to someone who wanted to walk the beach.
  24. Hooked the cousins up on Skype. Something hilarious about 5 year-old kids and technology and 1,500 miles between them.
  25. Went to bed and fell asleep at a reasonable time.

My 25 things are hardly awesome on the surface. But as I look over the list I realize I haven’t hurt anybody or caused trouble. Sunday is typically quiet and laid back. This day included the people in this world I love most. A work day (aren’t they all?) would include other entries on the awesome list but you get the idea.

Try it. Be brave and list as many as you can. You ARE awesome. Put it on paper. The next time you’re feeling less than awesome pull out your list.

BE F-G AWESOME TODAY!

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