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Expect the best. Plan for the worst. Capitalize on what comes. – Zig Ziglar For decades, I’ve gathered precious insights. Each one I read is like a breath of life. They lift my spirit and remind of the good we can do and marvelous things we can be. I hope these words of wisdom encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. I hope the Succeed and Soar web site gladdens your heart. Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. — Albert Einstein The creative personality seems never to grow old but rather, simply grow. – Alden B. Dow He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary. – Seneca Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself. ~ Source Unknown Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen. – Mark Twain Succeed and Soar! Sandra Gould Ford Life Well Lived offers floral photographs, wise words and invitations to see life as a garden of possibilities. This 60-page book offers lots of space for personal notes, sketches and meditations. Here are opportunities to both enjoy life’s seasons and find enrichment. A great gift. * 5×8 $14.50 Preview and Purchase. * 8×10 $19.00 Preview and Purchase. Thanks for shopping! While a How-To Illustrated Wisdom video is developed for Life Well Lived, here’s a helpful companion, Self Care through Visual Journaling: 5 Easy Steps.
Einstein 7: Bicycles
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. – Albert Einstein In 2005, while trying to forget an ex-girlfriend, Jeff Goldblatt realized many struggled with lost hopes and dreams, disappointments and loves. He founded National Get Over It Day This annual opportunity each March 9 [Tuesday, this year] includes a certificate that states, Under no coercion by anyone [except those who are tired of hearing me bitch and complain], I hereby declare that I will get over the following: To keep riding our bicycles during stalls, the Purpose Fairy recommends peddling to a community that feels warmer, safer and more hope filled. Read more. LifeHack.org’s “Five Secrets to Keep Going When You Think You Can’t” include: Fake It Till You make It, because — eventually — the experience teaches something helpful. Read more. Mary Oliver agreed when she said, “Someone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” To truly get over those kinds of presents, go garden shopping. Prepare to celebrate National Plant A Flower Day, March 12 [Thursday this year]. Blessings & best wishes, Sandra Gould Ford ***** In my attempt to Get Over Winter and plant flowers, I checked statistics and found my city, Pittsburgh PA averages nine days and almost five inches of snow in March. I investigated more and learned: Falling snow is clear, not white. 7,600 people joined the biggest known snowball battle on January 31, 2016 in Saskatoon, Canada. Six-pointed stars, diamonds and rods are three of over 35 snowflake shapes Here are More Fascinating Snow Facts *****