This week’s The Great Book of Lists hosted by La duchesse d’Erat is a special one. The list was suggested by my quote-junkie blogger friend, Rosema. It’s about the words that matter– words that has pushed you forward, to do good, and to be glad. Words that are worth sharing.
So, here’s a few of those words that have helped me make through the day. 🙂
1. Carpe diem- This has always been my life’s motto. Seize the day and savor every moment.
2. Just be held- One of my favorite Christian bands, Casting Crown, introduced me to these words. It’s from their beautiful song that reminds me that when nothing seems to go right, let go.
3. Kindness- I literally utter this word to myself whenever I am faced with situations that test my temper. This also serves as a reminder to show kindness to each and everyone and to find goodness in every soul. My new year’s resolution, to be the kindest me that I could ever be, is a work in progress.
4. Life is a risk- It was, it is, and it will always be. Either way, we are risking happiness or sadness, dreams or fears, faith or doubt, peace or war, love or hatred, and the list could go on. It’s always about making a move and taking a choice.
“Life should be a risk. It’s more than a straight line that you can see clearly from one point to the other. It dips and curves and you never know what’s around the bend sometimes until you get there. That scares a lot of people. But that’s the beauty of it.” ― Katie Kacvinsky, Awaken
5. Home is where your heart is- The secret to happiness, I believe, is to find your home in people, in things that you do, and in the life that you live. Because wherever you are happy, you are home.
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How about you? What are those words that matter to you? I would love to hear them, too. 🙂 🙂 🙂
February 24, 2016 at 9:43 am
Oh thank you for the kind words, Maria!
These words are surely words that matter! And I am more than glad to see a Casting Crown song here. 😀 (P.S. You’re a Christian?)
My favorite would be the last one. Because creating home with people is, for me, one of the most rewarding feelings ever. 🙂
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February 24, 2016 at 11:39 am
You’re most welcome, Rosema. 🙂 I love Casting Crown even though I’m a Roman Catholic. You like them too?
And I agree, being home is one of the most rewarding feelings ever. 😀
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February 24, 2016 at 12:41 pm
Yes. I like them. 🙂 I am actually Christian. 🙂
I sooo agree! ❤❤❤
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February 24, 2016 at 3:49 pm
YAY! Another common denominator for us. 😘 Christian or Catholic, as long as we all have faithful hearts, we are united as one. ❤❤❤
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February 24, 2016 at 3:55 pm
That is so true! As long as we believe in one God, it’s the same. ❤ ❤ ❤
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February 24, 2016 at 4:06 pm
True. No need to wage wars or argue with each other. If only the rest of the world think alike…
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February 24, 2016 at 4:07 pm
Oh no. That’s the sad part. Not all humans think alike. (sigh)
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February 24, 2016 at 7:19 pm
Sad truth… Haay..
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February 25, 2016 at 11:31 am
*sigh*
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February 24, 2016 at 11:16 am
A great job on this list. These are all powerful words. The quote by Rumi I think I’m drawn to the most right now.
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February 24, 2016 at 11:44 am
I love that quote, too. YAY! Let’s be drawn to that… 🙂 Thank you, Mandi. 🙂 🙂
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February 24, 2016 at 3:04 pm
Its my first time to listen to Casting Crown’s ‘Just be held’ and I super love this song, the lyrics is full of life and love ❤ Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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February 24, 2016 at 3:58 pm
YAY! Glad to have introduced you to this song Grace. I love it too. It’s so relieving to listen to and the lyrics is uplifting. 😀
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February 24, 2016 at 4:01 pm
I couldn’t agree more. The lyrics of the song says it all. I love this part “Your world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place.”
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February 24, 2016 at 4:11 pm
Oh, I love that too. ❤ ❤ ❤
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February 24, 2016 at 4:55 pm
I love quotes too and I am glad to read here that Rosema is also a quote loving person. Wonderful shares Maria.. I like the one by Rumi the most, it’s something I need to tell myself right now… Thanks so much for sharing them. you have a wonderful selection…:)
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February 24, 2016 at 7:40 pm
Yes she is and she has a beautiful collection of inspiring quotes, too. I’m glad you enjoyed a few of my treasured words, Hemangini. I love that one from Rumi, too. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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February 24, 2016 at 10:39 pm
AWESOME quotes, Maria! Very nice!
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February 25, 2016 at 5:35 pm
Glad you liked it, PJ! Thank you.. 😀
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February 25, 2016 at 5:30 am
I love the last one about home especially. I always have problems with contentment, so I regularly remind myself that good enough is good enough. The focus on home being where the heart is captures that idea for me, too.
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February 25, 2016 at 5:37 pm
That makes two of us. I also feel the sometimes Amy… This quote has always been a guide for me, too, whenever my heart goes weary. 🙂
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