Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday… Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting.’Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day…like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words! Maya Angelou said this: ‘I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.’ ‘I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.’‘I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.’
‘I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life.’
‘I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.’ ‘I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.’ ‘I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.’ ‘I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.’ ‘I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.’
‘I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.’ ‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’ Angel
There are countless people who complain about the state of their relationships and the state of their lives, but they never do anything to change it.They will tell you how they need to go back to school; Start a new business; how they need to leave a man/woman; how they need to do, this and they need to do that.When the one thing they need to do is to stop complaining and start moving. (GET UP! AND GET GOING…! TODAY!)
No one wants to hear you say I’m going to do this and then watch, as you do nothing; not a true friend, anyway.A true friend wants the best for you, especially your happiness.If life is stagnant or a relationship is dead, get out and move on.Sounds too simple? It isn’t.You just say this is enough, I’m out, and you leave. (STAY AWAY FROM THE STAGNANT RELATIONSHIP)
The only thing holding you back are yourselves.You’re blocking your own happiness.You are holding back your lives by sitting there talking and complaining.If you want so much out of life, if you want more, you’re going to have to work for it.You’re going to have to go for it.When your mouth is moving and your body’s not, you’re just wasting time.The 2009 will pass by and you will still be saying, “Mylife shouldn’t be like this.”When all along you have the power to make life anything you want. START TODAY!!!Angel
It’s Sunday . . . Okay, let us begin the day by checking our list of goals and remembering that we have work to do! Do not get sidetracked by the heat, by stress, by drama or anyone else; let’s get up and be all we can be!
It becomes hard sometimes, and I’m trying to practice what I preach too. So, if yesterday was a bad day for you, today is a new day!
In order to have a fulfilling life, you have to know what you really want and need. You have to be willing to make choices that empower you. You must fight for your life to be better, and stay away from relationships and situations that would allow you to remain stagnant. Be mindful of the choices you make each day.
I found out the hard way. From today on, I will be very mindful of my choices!
The Words by Harvey Mackey Motivational Speaker ABC’s of selling.I started thinking about what those letters mean to me, after a lifetime in sales and years of helping young hopefuls get started in their careers. I didn’t draw pictures, but these are the words my alphabet book would include:
Availability for your customers is essential, so they can reach you with questions, concerns, or reorders.
Believe in yourself and your company, or find something else to sell.
Customers aren’t always right, but if you want to keep them as your customers, find a way to make them right.
Yesterday is gone, today is here, so take advantage of it! No more stalling - if you want to make a difference in your life, listen to your spirit. What is it telling you? ~Angel
A good friend of mind called me last night. We were talking and listen to each other.You know… how I am! I was going on, and on. I was complaining about life… No! Not complaining it was more just talking about life and people. She said listen to your self, Angel just Stop!“It is those who push toward greatness who will expect, receive, and give only the best in everything they do.
I/we can not worry about other people that do not care how there life… is going to turn out. If you choose to live a life of jaggedness, then you will always settle in some area of your life jagged.
Pretty is as Pretty does… Moreover, beautiful is just Plain beautiful!
Giving is just receiving inside out. When you light another’s path, you cannot help but to light your own path.“Always be a first rate version of yourself instead of a second rate version of someone else”~Angel
Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday… Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
