Zaklina Maca Miljkovic
Few days ago I almost finished my post “Quote Challenge#2” when my fat cat sat on the keyboard and erased the whole text. Now, it sounds like a bad excuse for haven’t written my homework, but it’s true. For several minutes, I was pissed off, swore a lot and then took a deep breathe because there was no use of any of those actions, since fat, yellow guy disappeared, so as my post. I didn’t try to recall it, instead I followed my instinct and decided to write about something else. That’s how I came to an idea for the following text.
There’s nothing wrong to pick up random pieces of wisdom from all around, but what if we sincerely admire one person’s philosophy? I don’t have idols, because we are all equal under the Sun, but I truly admire one philosopher, poet and artist- Khalil Gibran. That’s why I chose some of his immortal quotes for this challenge.
In a way, this quote is an extension of my previous challenge post about changing. In comments, many of you offered interesting points of view on that topic. One thing was for sure: changes are painful because they demand from us to renounce our old ways, but the prize is worth that.
There are no light without darkness and no joy without pain. Our understanding of things works through comparing. That’s why we should accept both good and bad that comes our way. It’s pain that make us stronger and changes us for better.
No one told it better. Do everything you love and love everything you do. Only things made with love are worth making. So, when someone asks me how I made something, I smile and say: “With love.”
Make sure to read posts of JennyC,  BestFeeds and vidocka to see their favorite quotes.
Some great quotes from a great man. Thanks for sharing them in this awesome post.
Thanks for your kind words. 🙂 This is my favorite author/philosopher and I just had to share his wisdom. 🙂
When I was in high school a friend sent me a greeting card with his quote “Arise At Dawn With A Winged Heart And Give Thanks For Another Day Of Loving”. I kept that card up for years afterward to keep those words in mind.
That is so powerful message. 🙂 My first encounter with Gibran was by reading his book “Jesus, the son of man”. Since that book, I remained his great admirer. 🙂
…inspiring quotes once again…I was deeply touched..good job 🙂
Thanks 🙂 I’m glad you liked it 🙂
I’m glad all my cats have stayed outside. I know at least one, Trouble, who would have done exactly what your cat did. You picked some wonderful quotes here.
Thanks a lot for your encouraging words 🙂 And yes, you’re right: cats will always be cats. They do what they want no matter of consequences. 🙂
Knowledge brings fear
You’re right. Here, in Serbia, we have a saying: lot of knowledge brings headache. 🙂
That’s great! I can personally vouch for the truth of that statement
I think everyone could find some good example for this saying 🙂
Could you write it in Serbian?
Excellent post Zaklina, I enjoyed reading
Thank you for reading 🙂 I’m so glad you like it 🙂
I too have lost posts due to my cat. But this one turned out great.
I have enjoyed reading each one and can relate to them in my life.
I really think it’s better this way 🙂 Thanks for reading 🙂
It seems that I gradually gain a better understanding of your philosophy, principles, and values. If I comment on the wisdom of the duality of life, I will certainly only lower the Master’s degree. So, let me just praise your outstanding quotes choice; a great choice for the great post, Zaklina.
Thank you, Albert for such kind words. I am speechless (which is really unusual for me). Although it’s not difficult to appear smart when I quoted the wise man’s words 🙂
Your choice must be moved by something inside you, Zaklina. And it was a great choice!