A note written by the late Albert Einstein read, "a calm and modest life brings more happiness than the constant pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness".
This quote appeared amongst my mail this am ....okay, I thought, what am I to learn from this today?
A reminder to calmness, contentment, and not the constant pursuit of the illusive "success".
Calm-adjective
* 1. (of a person, action, or manner) not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions: "keep calm, she told herself" synonyms: serene, tranquil, relaxed, unruffled, unperturbed, (Oxford dictionaries)
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* Contentment- • happiness and satisfaction: "he found contentment in living a simple life in the country" synonyms: contentedness, content, satisfaction, gratification, fulfillment, (Oxford dictionaries)
* restlessness- characterized by or manifesting unrest especially of mind restlesspacing; also :changeful, discontented ( Merriam Webster )
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* The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
* Proverbs 19:23
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* I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
* Philippians 4:11-12
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* Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
* Proverbs 29:11
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* If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest.
* Ecclesiastes 10:4
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* He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
* Proverbs 2:7-8
Thank YOU for the thoughts, the reminder to put aside the restlessness and pursue the calmness of the soul, the contentment of the mind and pursue You above all else...
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