Tuesday, May 20, 2025

ON MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES


Ever since WhatsApp came on the scene, I get one motivational message daily, on how to live my life and improve myself. 

Somehow, these motivational messages don't have the desired impact on me. Here are some of the thoughts that run through my mind while reading them: 

The early bird gets the worm;
The smart worm hides at sunrise; 

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step;
Journey, what journey? I don't know where I want to go when stepping out; 

To find enlightenment, gaze at the navel;
Whose navel, many are interesting; 

Each day, start the journey afresh;
Yes, that is exactly what I have been doing, from the same place; 

If you know where you want to go, you will reach there;
My problem is not in the knowing, it is in the reaching; 

Look at those who are less fortunate than you and feel grateful; 
I feel they are the ones looking at me and feeling pity; 

Behind every successful man there is a woman;
Who is the one who will never agree that you are successful, even if the rest of the world does; 

Behind every successful man there is a woman; 
Behind every man actually, chasing him day in and day out, some of them become successful; 

It is not in the stimulus but in the response that happiness lies;
Every response of mine acts as a stimulus for my  wife; 

Greet the rising sun with a smile welcoming the new day; 
What are you smiling like an idiot for, says she, get moving; 

A stitch in time saves nine; 
I am still searching for the thread; 

Life is a mosaic, a tapestry of colours; 
Mine is different shades of monochrome; 

Follow your dream, pursue your passion; 
Her hubby beat me up; 

Aim for the stars and you will reach the treetops;
My garden only has shrubs; 

Set the intent, believe in yourself, and magic will happen; 
Wait till the intent meets the day and shatters before it gets formed; 

Be like the candle, spread light wherever you go;
I am still looking for the matchstick to light me up; 

Trust in God, and he shall lead you by the hand; 
People say I am too trusting; 

God helps only those who help themselves;
Must be a long queue, God is taking his time; 

Every day, you must learn something new;
I am married dude, spouse takes care of that; 

And so on... 

I am disgusted with myself, motivational messages don't seem to motivate me. Any suggestions on how to remedy that? 



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