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Infinity2 Mon 12-Jul-21 23:09:36

The motto I’ve found most helpful to me in my life has been this -
Waste Not Fresh Tears Over Old Griefs.
( Euripides)
When I’m feeling sorry for myself and find my past mistakes and personal sorrows overwhelming me, this is what I say to myself to drown them out.
What is your personal motto that’s helped you in the tougher times of your life ?

Nannabumble70 Wed 14-Jul-21 20:25:50

Live and let live.

Caitlin Wed 14-Jul-21 20:19:03

Me too. ❤️ ? ? ?

valdali Wed 14-Jul-21 19:51:48

Don't let the sun go down on your anger
Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels (apologies :its the one I say to myself most; I'm not skinny)

Blinko Wed 14-Jul-21 19:32:40

When one door closes another opens...other than that, it's a good car.

farview Wed 14-Jul-21 19:26:23

Dont look back...you're not going that way...

Bamm Wed 14-Jul-21 19:02:32

Be kind, everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Nell8 Wed 14-Jul-21 18:54:51

Sleep on it

Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof

Alioop Wed 14-Jul-21 18:46:01

Some people create their own storms then get mad when it rains.
What comes around goes around.

beth20 Wed 14-Jul-21 18:41:49

Head up, shoulders back and kick on.

Fernbergien Wed 14-Jul-21 18:39:37

Be nice to people on their way up. You might meet them on your way down.

FranT Wed 14-Jul-21 17:46:04

In the grand scheme of things, does it really effing matter?

harrysgran Wed 14-Jul-21 17:41:25

Will it matter this time next year if not forget about it

kittylester Wed 14-Jul-21 16:54:14

If at first you don't succeed, read the flipping instructions!

Greta Wed 14-Jul-21 16:47:34

Not he who has little, but he who desires much is poor.
Seneca

and in a similar vein:

Do not forget: A man needs little to lead a happy life
Marcus Aurelius

Gabrielle56 Wed 14-Jul-21 16:18:15

Ha! Love this one!

Gabrielle56 Wed 14-Jul-21 16:17:28

Not in a religious way but "there but for the grace of god go I" and "do unto others as you would be done to you" always taught my 2DS that one.and "put yourself in their shoes".

Kestrel Wed 14-Jul-21 15:55:20

Tomorrow is another day

Rosmurta Wed 14-Jul-21 15:49:51

Pay it no never mind - it'll go away (my Nan used to say this)
Worrying never was worthwhile - from the song Pack up your troubles.

Elvis58 Wed 14-Jul-21 15:15:02

This too will pass is my current favourite.
I live, by do unto others as will be done unto you.

Nanna58 Wed 14-Jul-21 14:50:03

If at the end of the day everyone’s fed and nobody’s dead- it hasn’t been a complete disaster !

Bazza Wed 14-Jul-21 14:45:01

Don’t sweat first world problems.
Be kind.

Craftycat Wed 14-Jul-21 14:42:59

Don't get mad get even!

Paperbackwriter Wed 14-Jul-21 14:29:52

You're a long time dead.

Twopence Wed 14-Jul-21 14:18:43

"Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday, and all is well."

bobbydog24 Wed 14-Jul-21 14:15:18

Nexus63. flowers, virtual hug too.