It would be lovely to have a voice of love, control, humility, faith, encouragement at exactly the moment I needed it. It would be lovely if I had William Arthur's words and thoughts at the ready to lead by example. I love the ideas of honesty that William Arthur shares, a life of dignity.
A few...
“Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.”
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
“God gave you a gift of 86 400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you ”
“Every person has the power to make others happy.
Some do it simply by entering a room
others by leaving the room.
Some individuals leave trails of gloom;
others, trails of joy.
Some leave trails of hate and bitterness;
others, trails of love and harmony.
Some leave trails of cynicism and pessimism;
others trails of faith and optimism.
Some leave trails of criticism and resignation;
others trails of gratitude and hope.
What kind of trails do you leave?”
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.”
“A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strenghs; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.”
Do you 'unwrap' the gift of each new day? Do you have a 'gentle hand' leading you into your day so that walk an honorable path? Do you feel empowered? Do you consciously set an intention for your day?
None of William Arthur's words are impossible to live by on a daily basis, but they do take intention.