The greatest distance in the world is the 14 inches from our minds to our hearts.
Agnes Baker Pilgrim
Knowledge is one thing. Belief and commitment is another.
Do you ever catch yourself saying, “I know…, but…”? I have. That is evidence that the knowledge has not yet found lodging in our heart. No commitment translates into no action.
Generosity consists not in the sum given, but the manner in which it is bestowed.
Unknown
Selfish motives often hide behind the guise of generosity. These motives can include bribery, assuaging of guilt, a symbol of status, or a desire to control another. In reality, these motives make generosity a “gift” with an agenda.
Three questions we can ask to measure our motives and confirm a true gift of generosity are:
Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.
Martin Luther
Two thoughts spring from this quote for me:
What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches.
Karl Menninger
Another quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson says it this way, “What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say.” A teacher’s life—his beliefs and corresponding actions—form the foundation for the weight of his words. Integrity, honesty, compassion…these are the lessons that shine through and inspire more than any words.
To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved. –George MacDonald
The thing about trust is that it is based on past performance. Like a chair that has been sturdy enough to hold weight in the past, I will place my trust in someone who has already proven himself worthy.
Love, on the other hand, is more dependent upon the qualities of the giver than those of the receiver.
We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. –Cynthia Ozick
What came to mind first when you read this quote? The answer can tell you a lot. What is it you are most grateful for and assume will always be there to enjoy? Take time to express your thanks today.
