If at least one person can do something, it is proof that it can be done. Regardless of how bad you think you have it it does not matter if you think you are at the end of your rope you may want to end it all and be on the brink of suicide – by counting your blessing and expressing your gratitude, your life can turn around. Look at her accomplishments! It all started with a few thoughts that she had. Fifty-five years later, I have written 31 books, essays, plays, and lyrics for songs - all on yellow pads. Write down that you know how to read.” Wilkie, as he was known, gave me that lesson in 1955. Ho cannot see the smiles of their growing children or the delight in the faces of their beloveds, or the colors of the sunrise and the softness of the twilight. Write down that you can see this yellow pad and think of the millions on this planet w He said, “Write down your blessings!” Furious that he didn’t understand my condition, I shouted, “Don’t talk nonsense, I’m telling you I am going crazy.” He said, “Write down that you could hear me say ‘write down’ and think of the millions who cannot hear the cries of their babies, or the sweet words of their beloveds, or the alarm that could help them seek safety. Maya Angelou Gratitude Quote Give Cheerfully, Accept Gratefully Thank You God Quote Life, Friends, Lovers Recent Posts Categories Blog Categories. I am almost at the brink of suicide.” He offered me a legal-size, lined yellow pad and a pen. I went to my vocal coach, Fred Wilkerson, weeping copiously. There was a time when I was in a state of utter despair, immersed in guilt over promises made on which I had not delivered. Angelou, I suggest you take it! She is, after all, a wonderful role model to be emulated! If you want to experience more gratitude in your life, do what grateful people do! I read a quote/story from Maya Angelou that provides some inspiration along these lines and I want to share with all of you. If you apply that methodology to other aspects of your life, you can gain valuable experience through the actions of other people. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. tags: 1970, inspirational, stories, writing. Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Tony Robbins says, “Success leads clues.” If you want to be successful, do what successful people do. There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Last week, I wrote about Oprah and her thoughts on Gratitude. Listening to ‘successful’ people talk about gratitude always inspires me.
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