Mindful Sayings.
Ask a room of people what their choice of most meaningful or memorable quotes would be and immediately this question could provoke controversy. Everybody’s ideas on this sensitive subject naturally cover a wide spectrum of experiences and what is believed to be significantly important to them.
Inspirational, motivational and intriguing, mindful sayings can be that means to making history. In no particular order of importance but in allusion to historical fact, I feel compelled to mention Sir Winston Churchill's “We shall fight them on the beaches. We shall never surrender.” It has a particular significance as it is recognised for the quote itself and the consequences of it.
There is a golden quote in reference of everyday conduct and specifically how to behave towards your fellow human beings “do to others as you would have them do to you.” In this instance the implication does not specify a quality of action but focuses on the psychology of a positive promoting interaction and one often taken to heart from childhood.
A particular quote of Mahatma Gandhi always makes me smile because of the wit it enshrines in “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.” Hate can only perpetuate hate and this is apt as in the practice of acting on vendettas. Wisdom has no boundaries and is not limited by culture or faith. Confucius also pointed out that “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” He emphasised that one should endeavour to “Forget crimes but never forget kindness.”
Mindful sayings can involve such a wealth of mind and body related advice such as Confucius “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand.” Some quotes are anonymous, or so similar it is difficult to identify the first person to introduce the idea, such as “If you have nothing good to say, then say nothing at all.” Or “It is not the falls in life, but the getting up, that counts.”
One of the fundamental points of contemplation, is first one needs to know oneself and in the realms of thought and knowledge Socrates put it this way “I only know one thing, and that is I know nothing.”
A unique and useful thinking tool is Occam`s razor that says the simplest answer is more likely to be correct. Problem solving and skill enhancing, meaningful expressive quotes have long taught that to achieve anything worthwhile in life one needs perseverance. A notion that has been illustrated by many notable characters’ own examples, documented throughout history. Plato has among many enlightening quotes, a view that “There will be no end to the troubles of states. Or of humanity itself. Till philosophers become kings in this world, or till those we call kings and rulers really and truly become philosophers.” How extremely apt that so far later down the line of politics, this mindful quote could still be argued is applicable to this very day.
The great thing about quotes is the inspiration that stirs one to first think, then try your hand at constructing your own practical realisation of those same principles. Providing the base for ingenuity, innovation and individuality, mindful sayings have a special place in the past, present and potentially to a great extent, the future. Apt and appealing to both the mental and the physical construction of how situations are perceived, the power of a set of defined ideals can give pause for thought or even a possible basis to revaluate situations, problems and personal life encounters.
Inspirational, motivational and intriguing, mindful sayings can be that means to making history. In no particular order of importance but in allusion to historical fact, I feel compelled to mention Sir Winston Churchill's “We shall fight them on the beaches. We shall never surrender.” It has a particular significance as it is recognised for the quote itself and the consequences of it.
There is a golden quote in reference of everyday conduct and specifically how to behave towards your fellow human beings “do to others as you would have them do to you.” In this instance the implication does not specify a quality of action but focuses on the psychology of a positive promoting interaction and one often taken to heart from childhood.
A particular quote of Mahatma Gandhi always makes me smile because of the wit it enshrines in “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.” Hate can only perpetuate hate and this is apt as in the practice of acting on vendettas. Wisdom has no boundaries and is not limited by culture or faith. Confucius also pointed out that “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” He emphasised that one should endeavour to “Forget crimes but never forget kindness.”
Mindful sayings can involve such a wealth of mind and body related advice such as Confucius “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand.” Some quotes are anonymous, or so similar it is difficult to identify the first person to introduce the idea, such as “If you have nothing good to say, then say nothing at all.” Or “It is not the falls in life, but the getting up, that counts.”
One of the fundamental points of contemplation, is first one needs to know oneself and in the realms of thought and knowledge Socrates put it this way “I only know one thing, and that is I know nothing.”
A unique and useful thinking tool is Occam`s razor that says the simplest answer is more likely to be correct. Problem solving and skill enhancing, meaningful expressive quotes have long taught that to achieve anything worthwhile in life one needs perseverance. A notion that has been illustrated by many notable characters’ own examples, documented throughout history. Plato has among many enlightening quotes, a view that “There will be no end to the troubles of states. Or of humanity itself. Till philosophers become kings in this world, or till those we call kings and rulers really and truly become philosophers.” How extremely apt that so far later down the line of politics, this mindful quote could still be argued is applicable to this very day.
The great thing about quotes is the inspiration that stirs one to first think, then try your hand at constructing your own practical realisation of those same principles. Providing the base for ingenuity, innovation and individuality, mindful sayings have a special place in the past, present and potentially to a great extent, the future. Apt and appealing to both the mental and the physical construction of how situations are perceived, the power of a set of defined ideals can give pause for thought or even a possible basis to revaluate situations, problems and personal life encounters.
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