Inspirations Worth Remembering
The heart is indeed the abode of the soul. – Michelangelo 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 this web site’s words and images encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. I hope these wisdoms and inspirations gladden your heart. A generous heart, kind speech, and compassion are the things that renew humanity. — Buddha Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. — Confucius I think it not improbable that man, like the grub that prepares a chamber for the winged thing it has never seen but is to be — that man may have cosmic destinies that he does not understand. And so, beyond the vision of battling races and an impoverished earth, I catch a dreaming glimpse of peace. — Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Silence is also speech. –Fulfulde proverb An early morning walk is a blessing for the day. – Henry David Thoreau Succeed and Soar! Sandra Gould Ford SkyScapes Metal Prints Bring artwork to life while decorating with stylish lines and depth Details Image printed directly on 1/16” thick aluminum Select sizes from 6″x8″ to 30″x 40″ Aluminum print offset from wall by ¾” thick wood frame attached to back The high-gloss aluminum compliments rich colors with stunning results See All Metal Prints Thanks for shopping!
New Schedule
One year ago, Succeed and Soar launched. Since then, illustrated inspirations have posted each week. Thank you for reading. For the next year, I’ll post eight times, at the equinoxes, solstices and their mid points. The next ELetter-blog will be in four weeks, at Samhain [pronounced sow-wain], an important point in the cycle of seasons, which can start a more contemplative-reflective period as nights lengthen. NOTE When this message was first presented, I planned to slow then end the posts. Three years later, As of January, 2024 Three years later, seems topics that align with Succeed and Soar‘s mission have kept me posting once a week. New themes have arisen like “Thrive! Nourishing News” a year ago. Seeking and sharing “Select Short Videos” has been a great adventure. The twelve “Paths to Joy” series has been so enriching, it’s been updated and presented twice. This year, two new themes debut: “Authors Speak” where writers share what inspires them and “Your Heroic Heart,” to encourage our best. Even the tags for the original post have changed! Here are wisdoms that kept me going, When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. — Confucius The question should be, is it worth trying to do; not can it be done? –Allard Lowenstein Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. — Source Unknown Expect problems and eat them for breakfast. –Alfred A. Montapert If at first you don’t succeed, get a bigger hammer. — Alan Lewis Please enjoy. Paths to Joy Collection The inspiring and beautiful work in my Fine Art America collections is available as prints, framed and on canvas as well as on journals, greeting cards, weekender bags, shower curtains, puzzles and much more. Shop Here Thanks for your support! Sandra Gould Ford NOTE: size and placement of the art and words]can be changed as well as background colors.
Forgive and Forget? Part 1 of 2: Sometimes, Maybe.
For the past week, I‘ve been rethinking whether ‘forgive and forget’ is a good idea and found recommendations like Sydney Banks’, “If we can forgive everyone, regardless of what he or she may have done, we nourish the soul and allow our whole being to feel good.” The spiritual teacher Sri Chimnoy, who lived to uplift humanity, advised, “Forgive, you will have happiness. Forget, you will have satisfaction. Forgive and forget, you will have everlasting peace, within and without.” Frederick Lenz said, “Our task is to bring ourselves resolutely more and more into light, to forgive and forget …because to remember them is only to keep problems in mind.” Hmmm. Sometimes, keeping problems in mind is a good idea. I smile when reading Confucius’s advice, “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” My smile broadens and brightens when reading Sue Grafton’s, words, “I know there are people who believe you should forgive and forget. For the record, I’d like to say I’m a big fan of forgiveness as long as I’m given the opportunity to get even first.” William P. Young had a point when he said, “Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of another person’s throat.” The source for the next quote wasn’t located, “I prefer to hate and remember than forgive and forget.” My next post will show why these points of view have merit. After all, the goal here is to Succeed and Soar. Wisdoms Collection The inspiring and beautiful work in my Fine Art America collections is available as prints, framed and on canvas as well as on journals, greeting cards, weekender bags, shower curtains, puzzles and much more. Shop Here Thanks for your support! Sandra Gould Ford NOTE: size and placement of the art and words]can be changed as well as background colors.