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Note to Self.....

(192 Posts)
illtellhim Tue 29-Aug-17 07:45:56

Today, I will do one thing to help myself.
It doesn't matter how small the step is, as long as it helps me move forward.

MawBroon Tue 19-Sep-17 07:44:12

Sometimes there are simply too many repetitive adjectives and adverbs though.

illtellhim Wed 20-Sep-17 07:53:01

Motivated by ........

Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it.
The time will pass any way.

MawBroon Wed 20-Sep-17 08:11:14

Sometimes there are better things to do with your time

Imperfect27 Wed 20-Sep-17 08:13:55

illtellhim and Maw, thank you for providing my daily morning entertainment ... grin

Imperfect27 Wed 20-Sep-17 08:14:44

P.S. When this eventually stops, I think you will miss each other ...

MawBroon Wed 20-Sep-17 09:11:50

Je m'en doute hmm

lemongrove Wed 20-Sep-17 09:14:42

Has somebody just received a Patience Strong Calendar?

illtellhim Wed 20-Sep-17 09:45:17

I doubt it.

MawBroon Wed 20-Sep-17 10:03:04

Well translated illtellhim
10/10 ?
But I DID say it first.

FarNorth Wed 20-Sep-17 10:06:45

So often people say "You'll look back on this and laugh."

Why wait?

Have a good laugh straight away! grin grin

Cherrytree59 Wed 20-Sep-17 12:13:22

Lemongrove thanks for that reminder smile
My grandpa often bought my Mum a Patience Strong poetry book. Not for Xmas but as a New Year present
I don't remember if there were any thoughts for the day in the books

I may even have one in the loft.
Need to take a look.

Winifred Emma May British poet 1907 to 1990.
As well as a writer she was also a composer with over 100 songs to her credit.
Some recorded by Gracie Fields,
Vera Lynn and Billy Fury no less!

illtellhim Thu 21-Sep-17 08:21:56

Thank you Cherrytree59, I spent yesterday reading poms by Winifred Emma May, and today I going to honour her memory.

Yesterday's steps you can't retrace, by slowing down or quickening pace, changing course or turning back - You still will be on the same old track. The only change worthwhile you'll find, will be the change of heart and mind - leading and directing you - on to wards that lovely view.

Keep to the rules and bear your load, along the rough and rutted road, on that wayside seat for awhile - gathering strength for that second mile. Keeping an eye on that distance height, that draws you on by day and night - walking tall and walking straight - the better world to create.

Definitely a Note to self.....

Once again Thank You

illtellhim Fri 22-Sep-17 09:51:37

Note to self ....

None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought.
Eat the delicious food.
Walk in the sunshine.
Jump in the ocean.
Say the truth that you're carrying in your heart like hidden treasure.
Be silly. Be kind. Be weird.
Theirs no time for anything else.

illtellhim Sun 24-Sep-17 08:03:21

Note to self .....

You gotta do this for you.
This is for you.
This isn't about anybody.
Live for you.
Honour you.
Never lose sight of that.

And off I went on my walk.

Elegran Sun 24-Sep-17 09:57:29

You should send these to President Trump - he could tweet them to his loyal followers.

FarNorth Sun 24-Sep-17 12:00:50

Don't set things aside for a special occasion.

Being alive is a special occasion!