Enduring Words

I've been a book lover ever since I was a child. Most probably I have gotten the interest from my Mom and Dad. Back home in the Philippines Mom has a wide collection of inspirational books and cooking magazines. I tend to read her books as my pastime. Just earlier I went to shop around and bought this book called "Enduring Words for Everyday Living" compiled by Margaret Miller. It is filled with inspirational quotations we all could learn from. Indeed a very interesting book!

As quoted, In the rush of modern life, too many of us are existing rather than living. Our lives often consist of work schedules, appointments, hastily snatched meals, and an evening in front of the television. It is important to stop to "smell the roses", to enjoy life to the fullest.

Some of life's greatest wonders are the simplest, most common place things like summer's morning, shady trees, or birds twittering at dusk. And many of its pleasures are equally ordinary: arranging a bowl of flowers from the garden, going for a solitary walk, or chatting with friends. And yet, how often do we stop to think about, and appreciate, those experiences? The passages in this endearing anthology help us to look at life with fresh eyes, to "seize the day", and to reflect on what is important. By its very nature, life is full of change, and new challenges constantly come our way.

Here's one of my favourite quotes in the book.

"Ask not what tomorow may bring, but count as blessing every day that Fate allows you"

-by Horace, 65-8 BC.