"Neither a wise man or a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to await the train of the future to run over him" (Dwight D. Eisenhower)
The quote saved me today in a week (...nay, month!) that is rail-roading me somewhat.
It clearly points to the need for the wisdom to see the present moment and the courage to live in it. Too often we are lamenting or lauding the past. Again, too often we get drawn to the 'what if', or 'if only' of the future.
Surely an element of planning is necessary. This cannot be denied. When planning is in place however, don't forget to enjoy the ride between 'thens'!
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| On the Mumbai-Delhi Express...copyright to Yamini Ali MacLean |
The quote saved me today in a week (...nay, month!) that is rail-roading me somewhat.
It clearly points to the need for the wisdom to see the present moment and the courage to live in it. Too often we are lamenting or lauding the past. Again, too often we get drawn to the 'what if', or 'if only' of the future.
Surely an element of planning is necessary. This cannot be denied. When planning is in place however, don't forget to enjoy the ride between 'thens'!
Hope things get back on track soon.
ReplyDeleteFrom a blogging friend who also had a rocky week.
Rather than leave a comment which would require removing by its author, I sent you an e-mail at g-mail.
ReplyDeleteLuv, K
Well as a dog, I nevers look in da past but I knows hoomans tend to thinks in da past...and rememebr dogs be smarter than hoomans...take my mum fur example...BWHAHAHAHA!
ReplyDeleteI do hope things will work it's way out.
Puddles
Love the quote.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteBertie/Gail - hugs across the ether are way more welcome than some of the stuff floating around the room right now!! It gets better...
Kay - HAH! Good one (that'll get 'em curious!)
Puddles - BOL, oh you are a ragamuffin to your mum! But no doubt about it, I think dogs may have the edge.
Mahal - yup.