I made a resolution for 2011, to address my temper and try to quell what seemed to be a constant barrage of angry feelings. So far I’m doing quite well, I’ve only lapsed a handful of times. I’ve given myself permission to lapse, that way it doesn’t become a catastrophe if I respond angrily to a situation in my life. One can’t live in a steel-framed world for very long without aching.
I’ve started to collect quotes that mean things to me. There are many famous historical figures that have said very good things that speak to how I’m living my life. Specifically:
“Nothing external to you has any power over you.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Along with the quotes that help me get over my anger, I’ve also found quite a few that reassure me that my passionate approach to my life, my “outspoken dangerous ways” are something that I could never live without. In this regard this answer also addresses the other Plinky prompt about what intangible thing I couldn’t live without. It’s my passion that I can’t live without. Here’s some quotes that make me absolutely giddy:
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius & it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” ~ Marylin Monroe
“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” ~ Willy Wonka
“Be who you are & say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter & those who matter don’t mind.” ~ Dr. Suess
“Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli
– and last but not least –
“I do not think much of a man who does not know more today then he did yesterday.” ~Abraham Lincoln
