Always Imitated

Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.

~ James Baldwin

Source: Goodreads QOTD for Saturday, 2 August 2014

Real Life

"I have come to the conclusion that the smattered references I heard throughout my youth were remarks filled with nothing but jealousy. There comes a time for most people when they shoulder a load too heavy for them to bear. And as they trudge through life, watching everyone hiking up their skirts and scaling the corporate ladder and heading straight to the presidency, everything looks grim. Is it any surprise that when they see a poor, helpless, nubile young child innocently playing as carefree as can be, that they are jealous? Envious of childish bliss and with vivid remembrances of their own bright and sunny past they cast a churlish remark the kids' way.

"But is that real life? Giving the little punk a 'wake up call?' A 'Get with the program?' And 'Earth to Jimmy' ought to do it.... No.

"No, I'll tell you what real life is. Real life is right now. You reading this post. It is you cooking dinner for your kids, be there 2, 8 or eighty. It's finding someone unique in the universe, someone who is perfect for you. It is having your feet knocked out from under you, and feeling a cold barrel pressed against your neck. It's staring down your best friend in the midst of a heated argument, and gripping them in a tight hug afterwards.

"Real life is.... Life. It occurs every second, and while you sleep. All around us buildings shoot up tot he heavens and burn to the ground. Snow whirls and Tsunamis destroy whole cities. Marriages occur every day, and twice as many murders. This world in one giant sphere of love and war, beauty and hate. Nothing we can do will change that. But we can sit back, work hard and love, all the while enjoying every moment of

REAL LIFE"

~ Naddahnyll Westmoure

Source: Revelations > 2013 > September > Philosophy: Real Life

A Higher Standard

"As a servant of Christ you should hold yourself to a higher standard. Do your best at everything and anything because you represent Jesus and are the only light people may see. Just getting by is not an option. Excuses are not an option. Be educated, knowledgeable and intellectual. Learn how to communicate with people, learn manners, embrace hobbies and activities that expand your mind and keep you sharp. Be responsible. Learn how to budget and understand financial matters. If you have a family, study and read about relationships, talk to others who have success, read books on training your children and take the time and energy to do a good job. Read your Bible and pray and be looking out for the devil. Proactive, Christians. #noexcuse"

~ Sherrie Beaumont

Source: Facebook > Sherrie Beaumont > 25 June 2014

Give Them Love

"Give the children love, more love, and still more love -- and the common sense will come by itself."

~ Astrid Lindgren

Source: Goodreads QOTD for Thursday, 14 November 2013