Symphony

Whenever I read an inspiring quote or poem or thoughts to ponder, I write it down. Below is such an inspiring piece and I can no longer remember where I saw or read it but I wrote it down 8 years ago.

To live content with small means;

To seek elegance rather than luxury;

And refinement rather than fashion;

To be worthy, not respectable;

And wealthy, not rich;

To study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly;

To listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages with open heart;

To bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasion, hurry never;

In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious grow up through the common.

This is to be my symphony. – William Henry Channing

 

I felt inspired to write my symphony too. See below..

To be thankful everyday instead of complaining;

To be joyful and not sad;

To be understanding instead of arguing;

To be kind than rude;

To count my blessings than count the things that I don’t have;

To nurture my child with love and good values;

To be supportive and an encouraging wife;

To keep myself busy so that there’s no time for boredom;

To think positive and avoid negative thoughts;

To bear in mind that I can do all things thru God who strengthens me;

And to enjoy life no matter what.

 

What about you? What’s your symphony? I think that each of us has his/her own symphony to live by but basically we all want the same – to lead a good life . Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Mangalore, India