Tuesday Tidbits #149
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Welcome to the limited series, Tuesday Tidbits. A collection of quotes to provide inspiration, determination, and elevation. I hope you find something that brightens your day!
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I would rather remember one passionate kiss than to dream of a thousand.
It is not our own life and having lived that defines us. We are defined by how we have touched those living around us.
One person cannot fix everything. So, find your passion and fix what you can.
You cannot measure the spirit of a person. You can only watch what the spirit makes the body do.
Finding the will to be strong can be elusive, but once found it is eternal.
We may not have suffered the same plight in life, but that is unrequired for compassion and understanding.
Finding your Zen is the easiest thing to do. It is the simple act of letting go.
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Now get out there and write something!
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
another great set of tid-bits. I especially like the one about compassion and understanding.
Thank you, Beth! We could all use a little more of both those things.
I loved all of these!! You make it impossible for me to choose a favorite. The first and last tidbits spoke the loudest. I completely agree with the first one, but I am not sure I agree with the last. I agree that letting go is required for finding zen, but I would not necessarily call that “easy.” I also really liked the one about compassion and understanding.
Another great series of tidbits, my dear friend! ❤
Thank you, dear friend! I would argue that it is easier to let go than it is to hold on, and therefore “relatively” easy. Letting go is our natural state. It takes effort and energy to hold onto something.
I cannot speak for everyone, but I often find comfort in holding onto memories, emotions, sometimes, even pain. It is the letting go that I find most difficult. I guess we will just have to add this to our list of philosophical discussions when we finally have our lunch date!
Are you asking me out??? 🤣 I have clothes as old as you are….😁
Really?? Then perhaps it is time to “let go” and upgrade your wardrobe. 😜🤣
And yes, will you have crab cakes with me?
You had me at crab cakes!
The only good thing about Maryland, so I am told. 😉😄
Come to think of it. As clumsy as you profess to be, letting go should come naturally to you….🤣
Hahaha!! (I hope you felt the sarcasm in every “Ha!”) 🤣 Just the opposite, my dear. I have to hold onto things with a white-knuckle grip to keep from falling or dropping things. 😁
Yet again, I find myself wondering if somewhere way back in our family tree, Kristian and I had the same relatives. From reading her blog to reading her thoughts on your posts, we have a LOT of similarities in the ways we think and feel! Humans have an instinct to fill spaces, for example, who would only have a closet half full of clothing? If we ‘let go’ of something, our instinct will tell us to fill the empty space with something else! Doing that continuously sounds far more exhausting than just holding on to what is already there!
I cannot argue that the act of holding on is more comfortable but filled spaces or not, it is an unlikely path to finding your Zen. I am hoping you and Kristian are not related because then it gets creepy. Love you, sis!
You have been found guilty of making an assumption. Remember, the genealogy on my paternal side is different than yours, so it might not be all that creepy!
That is not the only thing I have ever been found guilty of….just saying!
Brilliant! The “simple” act of letting go is probably the most difficult act for many, many people… but it is the wise and the healthy thing to do, most certainly. Wonderful thoughts, advice and learning experience my friend.
Thank you, brother! As you can see from the comments, letting go is not easy for everyone. I appreciate your friendship and constant support!
Always a pleasure my brother!
Just don’t let go of writing!
Thanks, Geoff! I am holding on as hard as I can.