Robert C Slayton - Grief to Joy and Inspiration

This is a quote by Andre’ Guide.

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”

I agree.

Be yourself.

Be unapologetically you.

Don't live by somebody else's standard.

Do…

Quote from Arnold H Glosow: The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it.

When was the last time you had something that you really wanted and it happened…

This quote was submitted by a friend.

He found it on Florida State College's webpage back in the 90s.

“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while their learned find themselves beautifully eq…

Written 9/1/2025

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This is written to several very special wome…

This is from my 5th book which I’m in the process of writing. The working title of the book is as follows: A Journey Back to Passion, Purpose and Peace. A sacred and strategic journey for high-achiev…

This is a quote by Auntie Mame. It was a movie, and I love it.

“Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving.”

There are so many positives about life. If we focus on the positives, it's a banq…

This is a quote from Daily Guideposts way back in the 90s.

Mary Jane Clark is the one who did it, and it was her African friend who gave her this quote.

“In America, everyone has a watch, but no one ha…

Quote by Marilyn Vos Savant

“To acquire knowledge, one must study. But to acquire wisdom, one must observe.”

So, if you really want to acquire that wisdom, what do you need to observe?

And how will that…

Quote by Kierkegaard

“People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought, which they seldom use.”

What are your thoughts?

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Quote from Nikki Giovanni

“I'm glad I understand that while language is a gift, listening is a responsibility.”

It's everyone's responsibility to actually listen and be influenced.

It's okay to learn, u…

The Dunning-Kruger effect aside, this quote comes from Oliver Wendell Holmes.

“It is the providence of knowledge to speak. It is the privilege of wisdom to listen.”

Think about how it is today. A lot o…

I don't know who said this, but it's a really cute quote.

“Nostalgia is like a grammar lesson; you find the present tense and the past perfect.”

Hindsight is 20-20. Once you get through a major issue, …

Good morning.

Happy Monday.

I was thinking, what could I give to you that might help you during the week?

So, this is called the Enhanced Pause.

What I'd like you to do is before responding to any extern…

Quote from Edmund Burke.

“Food for thought. To read without reflecting is like eating without digesting.”

Think about today's society when we read something.

There's something Rotary International has, …

Written 8/23/2025.

This has been a whirlwind of a week. Pretty much what I planned to happen got changed.

In prior years, I would have been much more stressed about the situation. Maybe it’s being bet…

Here's another quote from Country Magazine.

“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.”

Think about that. How much energy is spent in fearing that we're …

Written 8/21/2025.

I’m starting to go out on dates. That’s a good thing as I need practice and am meeting some really nice people. At the same time, I’m scared to death. Scared that if I actually find…

Quote about experience, I’m not sure who said this.

“Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first and the lesson afterwards.”

Do you agree?

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Quote from George Henry Lewes: “The only cure for grief is action.”

When I was in grief, action helped, right?

Taking a walk, going to the gym. For me, it ultimately ended up going dancing. It's the on…

Quote from Sacred Hoops book, page 67 of the print version.

“Listening without judgment. Buddhists call this bear attention.”

How many of us can truly listen without judging the other person or the con…