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Philosophical ideas to get through hard times

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Dawn22 Mon 16-Mar-20 19:14:26

I would like to start a thread about what we can learn from the old stoics and philosophers and there is much to know about there take on life and then how we can apply that to 21st living.

I liked this so here goes

An old Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life.
"A fight is going on inside me" he said to the boys. It is a fight between two wolves. One has anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, self-pity, guilt, lies and ego."
He continued; "The other is good- he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, kindness, empathy, truth, compassion and faith.
"The same fight is going on inside you too Grandson - and inside every other person too."
The Grandson looked and asked "Which wolf will win?"
The old Cherokee simply replied "The one you feed".

Hope this message helps.

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Dawn22 Tue 05-May-20 23:00:05

Sleep the sleep of the just. Anon.

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Dawn22 Thu 07-May-20 23:33:59

Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am l to disagree.

Sleep the sleep of the just. Anon.

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Evie64 Fri 08-May-20 00:11:51

Well done for a great thread Dawn22

Smile and the world smiles with you
Cry and you cry alone

Sleep the sleep of the just, Anon

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May7 Fri 08-May-20 17:35:11

The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.

Gaylord Nelson

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Dawn22 Fri 08-May-20 23:12:34

Thanks Evie. It is good and a source of positivity and non controversial. .

Live in the day.

Sleep the sleep of the just. Anon.

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Dawn22 Fri 08-May-20 23:25:35

Brilliant quote above and so apt May. Food for thought.

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Dawn22 Mon 11-May-20 21:01:09

Sleep the sleep of the just. Anon.

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May7 Mon 11-May-20 21:54:15

Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.

Elvis Presley

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May7 Tue 12-May-20 19:46:10

The very first requirement in a hospital is that it should do the sick no harm.
Florence Nightingale 12th May 1820-2020

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Dawn22 Tue 12-May-20 22:34:44

Beautiful quote above May.
I remember being very sick in hospital and 2 or maybe 3 of the nurses gave out to me just because they could. I was very ill and asked for a cup of tea. Cross. I had to use the hospital phone. Very cross. Old wretches wherever they are now.

What are we if not kind in this life especially to people who are not well. Well done Florence.

Sleep the sleep of the just. Anon.

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May7 Tue 12-May-20 22:55:42

To be honest Dawn its International day of the nurse today and Florence's 200th birthday and I find it very strange that we all stand on our doorstep and clap for the NHS on a Thursday but no one has mentioned this on Gransnet today except me in various threads. I am a retired nurse and I tell you I'm thankful I'm retired because I certainly dont have the courage these people require working in the care system today. All we had to contend with was cockroach infestations.

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Dawn22 Wed 13-May-20 18:38:23

A completely predictable future is already the past.
- Alan Watts.

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Dawn22 Wed 13-May-20 18:39:47

May.
I agree.

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Dawn22 Wed 13-May-20 20:14:40

Sleep the sleep of the just. Anon.

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May7 Thu 14-May-20 11:07:55

Three simple rules in life: If you do not go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you do not ask, the answer will always be no. If you do not step forward, you will always be in the same place.
Anonymous

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Dawn22 Sat 16-May-20 20:32:35

Victory is in the hand of the most persevering.
Napoleon Bonaparte

Sleep the sleep of the just. Anon.

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Dawn22 Sun 17-May-20 21:00:00

You catch more flies with honey.

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rosecarmel Sun 17-May-20 21:25:11

And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be

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Dawn22 Mon 18-May-20 17:59:45

Speaking words of wisdom. Let it be. Let it be.

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Dawn22 Mon 18-May-20 22:37:33

Fortune favours the brave.

Sleep the sleep of the just. Anon

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May7 Tue 19-May-20 13:29:14

We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends and living our lives.
Maya Angelou

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Dawn22 Wed 20-May-20 21:59:00

Only when we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves.
- Victor Frankl

Sleep the sleep of the just. Anon.

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rosecarmel Thu 21-May-20 01:56:42

The most unused article during lockdown: bras

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May7 Thu 21-May-20 11:05:26

rosecarmel grin
"Do your boobs hang low?
Do they swing to n fro?
Can you tie them in a knot?
Can you tie them in a bow?
Can you throw them over your shoulder like a regimental shoulder
Do your boobs hang low ?"
Mine do without a bra wink

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Dawn22 Thu 21-May-20 21:41:04

Mine are pulling me down at the moment.

Sleep the sleep of the just. Anon.
Sleep well tonight.

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