Quotes

Aug 26, 20231 min read

#278 The countdown is on - nine days to go !

I am mindful of how pertinent this Mandela quote is. His words remind us of the power of education. The power of education to change the...

Aug 9, 20231 min read

#275 “Be a little kinder than you have to”

Bennett’s quote, “Be a little kinder than you have to”, is one of my favourites. Short and sweet. Undeniably apt each and every day. With...

Aug 8, 20231 min read

#274 #MindfulMonday

This De La Vega quote not only distinguishes between being #mindful and one’s mind being full, but acknowledges that one can experience...

Aug 7, 20231 min read

#273 "A mistake is to commit a misunderstanding"

Whilst I am unaware of Dylan's intent with this quote, I have always felt that it has great relevance to #education with regards to...

Aug 2, 20231 min read

#270 Kindness III

Mindful of today’s proposed action on the Action for Happiness’ Altruistic August calendar being, Set an intention to be kind to others...

Mar 31, 20231 min read

#266 Lifelong learning

I strongly believe in the notion of lifelong learning. These quotes embrace the transformative learning thereof and, consequently,...

Mar 28, 20231 min read

#263 The miracle of mindfulness

I love how this Thích Nhất Hạnh quote is simultaneously simple and profound. Mindfulness is a miracle. It allows us to master and restore...

Mar 26, 20231 min read

#262 Wellbeing

I subscribe to Zeno’s and Tom Rath’s perspectives regarding wellbeing and appreciate that March is designated a month for wellbeing. I...

Mar 26, 20231 min read

#261 "You can't connect the dots ..."

One of my favourite quotes. And somewhat akin to Søren Kierkegaard’s “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived...

Mar 22, 20231 min read

#257 "Do your little bit of good ..."

I love this quote. Each and every time I read it, the simplicity - in terms of what we can achieve when we all do a little bit - thereof...

Mar 20, 20231 min read

#256 Concentrate your mind on the present moment

In a world of so much uncertainty and change, the above quote (and countless others) brings perspective and a calm tone to the start of...

Mar 18, 20231 min read

#253 🍀 Happy Saint Patrick's Day 🍀

I am a big fan of Oscar Wilde and appreciate many of his quotes. My favourite, supposedly said at New York Customs in 1882, being “I have...

Mar 15, 20232 min read

#251 Wellbeing Wednesday

Prioritizing self-care and wellbeing is - for body, mind, and spirit - both important and necessary. I am re-sharing suggestions from my...