Every time I have a setback, I need to be pushed to move on. With the facilities we have on the tip of our fingers, we can find any kind of motivation on the internet and that can get us going. But some quotes glued on my mind and have helped me over the time to go through life altogether. There is a long list but these are the top 8 quotes that I have read and made me sit and ponder upon them.
When all other means have failed, it is but righteous to draw the sword.-Guru Gobind Singh Ji
I have always admired strong personalities and everyone who has studied Sikh history knows that Guru Gobind Singh Ji is the epitome of Strength. His whole life is a lesson for us. Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote this quote in Zafarnama to a Muslim emperor Aurangzeb. Guru Ji always taught us to raise our voice against cruelty and that to bear it is as equal as being cruel. Although modern struggles are quite different from struggles back then, one has to fight back with more power and zest.
Bloom where you are planted.
I have seen many people complaining about their situations, their luck, people in their life, and lack of opportunities. Everyone is given the same 24 hours and we can turn our world upside down with our hard work and dedication. Keep a positive mindset, keep your eyes and heart open for new opportunities. I understand that conditions might not be in your favour for some time but keep working hard and hang tight there, apna time aayega!!
Whether you think you can or you cant, you’re right.- Henry Ford
Everything is in our minds. You cannot set your goals which are out of the reach of your mind. Many a time, I have experienced that If I am confident to do a job, I will complete it successfully. But if I fear it, I always get stuck at it and could not give my 100%. So, it is essential to boost your confidence, appreciate yourself, give yourself a credit. You deserve it.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.- Robert Frost
I am really impressed by the meaning of this poem. It means that if we have a choice at a certain point in life and we choose one option, we always look back and wonder how our life would have been, had we chosen the other option. It is human nature to want it all, to be unsatisfied, and have a desire to have it all.
Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.― Paulo Coelho
To me, The Alchemist is the Bible of life. The whole recipe to live a peaceful life is so well crafted by Paulo Coelho. Every sentence is inspiring and leads me to introspect, just like this quote. We have dos and don’ts for people around us, people we only hear stories about, and celebrities and who not. But have we ever sat and thought about what our life looks like? How it should be? Is there anything we are doing with our own lives that makes it joyful? The journey always starts when we ask ourselves the right questions.
Don’t take it personal…even when it is.– Humble the poet
Although I get offended by something that has not even happened to me, I still felt the quote. Life will be much better to live when we stop taking things seriously and start ignoring them for our inner peace.
Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.- Rumi
Rumi has inspired many. I love this particular quote of his as it inspires us to experience everything ourselves. There are many other quotes through which he has encouraged us to live life to the fullest. Rumi wanted us to see the beauty in everything, even suffering, contrary to today’s mindset when everything is labelled based on reviews and experiences.
I’m a Feminist. I’ve been a female for a long time now. It’d be stupid not to be on my own side.- Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou’s words echo whenever someone calls me a Feminist. Well, small favour women can do to themselves is being on their own side. We do not need to scream unnecessarily, but we need to make sure that we are treated right. I respect my fellow women who stand up for themselves and do not settle down for anything less than they deserve.
To stay motivated, it is essential to keep these wise words in mind. Some words just touch our hearts and stay with us throughout. Find your inspiration. I am sure you have your favourites too. Let us know by commenting or texting us on any of our social media handles.
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