…we will all have to delve into ourselves and find our own haven if we want to stay sane in a world going bonkers with opinion overload.
We human beings are very fascinating creatures, but at the same time very confusing. I believe we all have questioned our existence at a some point in life- some become religious, others atheists, scientists, spiritual, or philosophical trying to find the true purpose of our existence. I am sure we have all tried to paint a picture in our head to define this journey. At the same time most of us are caught in between jumping back and forth trying to figure out, while some of us have already given up and reassure ourselves that we are better off just “Going with the flow”.
Anyway, enough with the depressing philosophical musing (but personally speaking I wrack my head on such topics everyday). I am sure we will all figure out our lives at some point. Regardless of whether we are motivated to or not we will all have to delve into ourselves and find our own haven if we want to stay sane in a world going bonkers with opinion overload.
In my eyes there are few people whose existence can be admired, these people according to me have figured out their piece of haven – Maya Angelou, Oprah, Dalai Lama, Satya Nadella, and Robin Sharma. These people to me are the examples of human beings with substance. They exude the essence of love, equality, purpose and peaceful coexisting as human beings.
Listed below are some of their sayings – which according to me sum up life as it ought to be lived.
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I am defined by my curiosity and thirst for learning. I fundamentally believe that if you are not learning new things, you stop doing great and useful things – Satya Nadella
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Be slow to criticize and fast to appreciate- Robin Sharma
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The saddest fact I know is that most people have forgotten the fact that there is a genius inside them and they can do remarkable things with their life, whether they work as a street sweeper or running a company- Robin Sharma
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If you don’t love what you do, no one will love what you do- Robin Sharma
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Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do- Oprah
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I come as one, but stand as 10000- Maya Angelou
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Our prime purpose in this life is to help others and if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them- Dalai Lama
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I have learned that I still have a lot to learn- Maya Angelou
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The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise- Maya Angelou
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I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refused to be reduced by it- Maya Angelou
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The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peace makers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kind- Dalai Lama
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When you talk you are only repeating what you know, but when you listen, you learn something new- Dalai Lama
I believe these quotes transcend time, situation, race, religion, culture, gender, or skin colour. They resonate with me and I hope the same for whoever comes across this write up.
Hope it helps you to be tad better than yesterday, to appreciate and value yourself and make you realize you have a story in you and it’s time you muster the courage to live it.
Be kind. ☺
PS : A bonus quote 😉 –“The darkest night is ignorance.” – Buddha
