Let's Talk About Words

"Never be a cynic, even a gentle one. Never help out a sneer, even at the devil." -Vachel Lindsay     I know people that feel that they are being witty and clever when they make sardonic remarks and comments. I sometimes say judgmental things to people when I think they aren't upholding the same values or ethics as I feel I have.  It is easy to complain and make sarcastic comments, but life can be difficult already so why be negative? Stop being cynical in life. 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  

"Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount." -Clare Boothe Luce    Sometimes in life other people want us to do things that we feel go against what we value . That is a difficult choice because we want to fit in; we want to have fun, and we want others to like us. If we do not follow our beliefs and keep true to our values , we can lose touch with who we are and how we want to live our lives. Our lives balance on our values . 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  

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world . Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead    Sometimes I try to tackle a problem alone. It takes longer and is much more difficult though. We can be better parents, better co-workers and better human beings when we work together to solve problems. Other people can help me see something that I couldn't see on my own. I think in life, people want to feel competent and feel like we can do things on our own, yet we are stronger as a group. We can achieve more together and with the belief that we can. 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  

    "Be gentle with the young," according to Juvenal. It is a difficult ask raising children . I am often unsure of whether I am making the right decisions in their upbringing since I want to raise them to be kind and competent people. They can test my patience more than every child that I have ever babysat for or more than any of the infants that I have been a teacher to. Taking care of the infants is important, but I am not alone in that job; those babies have their own mom and dad. Raising my  children  is the most important job that I will ever have. I know that as a parent, it is important to be gentle . 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   ...

"People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character." -Ralph Waldo Emerson         Life can be difficult. We can be confronted with illness and sorrow. Others can hurt you physically or emotionally. We may not be able to control other people nor control the circumstances that we encounter, but we can control our own response . We can choose to see the lessons in hard times. We can focus on the people who love and support us. We can look for the  positive in life . 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  

    Al Yankovic said, "My hobbies just sort of gradually became my vocation." I have always loved to read, write, paint and draw. Although I have not done it in years, I also love to crochet. I work full-time and am the mother of three daughters. When they were little, their needs consumed my days. As they got older, I started to pursue my hobbies and passions once again although sometimes the details of life like working, cleaning and paying bills get in the way and dominate all of my time. I know that I need to put my responsibilities aside and have a little fun sometimes. 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  

      Even Snow White sang, "Just do your best, then take a rest and sing yourself a song ." Just like I have always loved reading, music has also been an important part of my life. While some songs  bring back old memories; other songs resonate deep within me through the message they convey. When I am out for a run, songs help me to go further. Music can also cheer me up when I am feeling low. It doesn't matter if you sing beautifully or not, just sing a song . 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