Let's Talk About Words

    Chief Tecumseh said, "When you arise in the morning , give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself." Whether life is causing you sadness or happiness, there is always something to be grateful for. I may often struggle with money, yet I never go without food or shelter. I have three wonderful children and a job that I love. I am also thankful that every morning is a new opportunity; another chance to follow my dreams. Author Susan Marie Schulhof http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com

"Not truth, but faith it is that keeps the world alive." -Edna St. Vincent Millay    For me, faith is not simply believing that everything will work out as I would like it to. Faith instead is the understanding that there is purpose and meaning to the life that I am living and the situations that I encounter, even the negative ones. I make a choice every day to believe . Faith just is, you cannot learn it. Author Susan Marie Schulhof http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com

"To a quick question, give a slow answer." -Italian Proverb     In school, it is important to raise your hand and answer  questions quickly, but in life, much thought should be given before you answer. Sometimes my first instinct especially with my children, ends up not being the answer that I give after thinking about it. Think about your answers. Author Susan Marie Schulhof http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com

    Vince Lombardi said, "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up." This quote could not have come at a better time. There are numerous areas in my life that I am currently struggling in and need to "get back up". I need learn to be resilient. Author Susan Marie Schulhof http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com

"Good advice is always certainty be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it." -Agatha Christie     I can give the best advice to others, yet sometimes I have a difficult time accepting their guidance. I have an even more difficult time, listening to myself. I often wish that I would or even could take my own advice . Author Susan Marie Schulhof http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced; live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." -White Elk     This will be a short post, but an important one...just think about your own legacy. I am writing stories that hopefully will live on after my death. How will you be remembered? What will you leave the world? http://www.amazon.com/Susan-Marie-Schulhof/e/B00IBPFHV8 Read my words and see my quotes  at http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com or follow my page at            https://www.facebook.com/susanmarie.schulhof.7?ref=hl  

"It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." -George Washington     When I recently received a ticket for driving on the shoulder to pass a car that was turning left (come on we all do it!), I thought of going to court to fight it. Then I decided that I was wrong; I made the mistake so I should take the consequences. Too often we try to get out of things that we did wrong or even try to blame others. I say, "Take responsibility; make no excuses ." Read my words and see my quotes  at http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com or follow my page at            https://www.facebook.com/susanmarie.schulhof.7?ref=hl  

"One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if possible, speak a few reasonable words." -Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe     In Chicago , where I live, there are numerous museums that a person can visit, like the Art Museum , Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Adler Planetarium just to name a few. We also have access to numerous sporting events and concerts . Obviously, they all cost money to park and for admission, yet there are days that are free at some of the places. We save up money to go out to dinner or to a movie, but what about for a museum ? We should understand the world we live in. Read my words and see my quotes  at http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com or follow my page at            https://www.facebook.com/susanmarie.schulhof.7?ref=hl  

     Lewis Mumford said, " Humor is our way of defending ourselves from life's absurdities by thinking absurdly about them." When we feel stressed about something that has happened, we can physically make ourselves ill. Stress has been linked to a number of ailments, as well as, it just makes us feel horrible. We cannot control everything that happens in life, but we can determine our response. Find the lesson in whatever is causing you stress , or try and find the humor in it. Stress is a negative emotion. Read my words and see my quotes  at http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com or follow my page at            https://www.facebook.com/susanmarie.schulhof.7?ref=hl  

"One kind word can warm three winter months." -Japanese Proverb    The old saying about sticks and stones breaking my bones, but words not hurting me is not true. We have seen, unfortunately, with bullying that words can indeed hurt others. We are careful not to injure other people, yet we often say whatever is on our mind without much thought. We should use care though because words can hurt and do become reality. Read my words and see my quotes  at http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com or follow my page at            https://www.facebook.com/susanmarie.schulhof.7?ref=hl  

      Buddha says, "There is only one time when it is essential to awaken. That time is now." Many people go through life without even thinking about why we are here or what the purpose of living is. I can't even imagine a life without purpose and meaning. It is unfathomable to me that my life would just be about being born, getting older and then dying. I  believe that there is more; I choose to become aware of life around me. http://www.amazon.com/Susan-Marie-Schulhof/e/B00IBPFHV8 https://twitter.com/SchulhofSusan Read my words and see my quotes  at http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com or follow my page at            https://www.facebook.com/susanmarie.schulhof.7?ref=hl