Laura

Everything flows…Find your peace

Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?

For whatever reason, I’ve been struggling to write lately. There’s a bit of stagnation I’m trying to push past, as it all affects us from time to time.

I wouldn’t say I live my life by any particular quote.

There are many that resonate with me.

Waning moon 🌖

I often like to live my life by the mantra I set for myself several years ago:

Live in the mountains.

Travel the world.

Write books.

Debt-free.

I’ve used it many times on here, and it hasn’t changed. Goals that I would love to accomplish in my lifetime. That one is personal to me, one that I set for myself – a series of long-term intentions if you will, but there are others which often ring true and are great for everyday life.

Never forget your power

Here are a few more that I enjoy:

“Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.”

Plato

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“The lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of understanding.”

The Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece

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“Medicine rests upon four pillars – philosophy, astronomy, alchemy, and ethics.”

Paracelsus

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“Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.”

Democritus

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“I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.”

Vincent Van Gogh

Never forget to find your peace.

It’s hard to remember, but it’s so important

And finally, a personal favorite which I feel everyone should live by:

“If you’re good at something, never do it for free.”

The Joker, The Dark Knight

I hope you all are having a great week so far!

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  2. This is like a mosaic, together a clear impression of someone with real sense of inward/outward purpose. Love the very tangible “debt free” in your vision, too!

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    • Thank you! 🙏 yes, that’s one thing I’ve always wanted. And even though I’m thankfully not drowning in debt, it’s nice to have that free feeling, I believe 😊

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  4. These quotes are so awesome. Remember, I believe in you, and I am awesome, so that makes you awesome too.
    You’ll know what to write when your time is right, it’s in you, you don’t need a magic feather to fly, you do it by being Laura.

    I got your back. ☺️

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    • Thank you so much, Alex! 🙏 your words are too kind, and yes- you are awesome, haha! So by default, if that makes me awesome too, I’ll most certainly trust your opinion. 😂
      You are most appreciated, always. I’ve got your back, too! 😊

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  5. The great philosophers had open mic night at Laura’s, and I loved it!!!! I too lean on ancient wisdom and have felt writer’s stagnation. I blame the weather (lol) wish you a refreshing misty relaxing evening where the ideas pour over you! ❤

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    • Noooo 💔 not my lovely dragon soul sister! Here’s to hoping the words and ideas flow continuously and with ease 🙏 also, the weather affects me too, sometimes 😂 I feel you there. Ancient wisdom is where it’s at, no doubt! And thank you for that, most appreciated always ❤️

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  7. “And finally, a personal favorite which I feel everyone should live by:

    “If you’re good at something, never do it for free.””

    For some of us, it’s very difficult and nearly impossible, as we simply weren’t made that way. Should we give up our passions then if we are unable to monetize them? I personally refuse to, because the act of doing something great makes me feel great 🙂 Even for free. My husband also likes this quote, btw 😀

    Beautiful and wise quotes, really ❤ I say that even though I don't like quotes 😀

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    • Haha, I feel you! I do think there’s a bit of humor which I love injecting, and also it’s important for us not to allow our kindnesses to be taken advantage of ❤️

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      • Oh, I see now 😀

        Sure, but for that, we can also develop a strong sense of personal boundaries or use a help-for-help (barter) approach.

        Doesn’t matter, I’m rambling and complaining because I’m a loser 😀

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  8. Some valuable life quotes – the last one had me ROLLING 😀
    All jokes aside, it’s so important to remember your own self-worth & not to fritter away your own time on other people’s budget – that’s precious too ❤

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