MAKING MY PEACE … with holiday travel, an open heart, and a message of hopeRainy days, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights …
What are three frustrations that affect holiday travel? American author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou said rainy days, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights in the 2014 book Rainbow in the Cloud: The Wisdom and Spirit of Maya Angelou. It’s a timely reminder as December marks the beginning of the holiday, travel, and family season for many. Maya Angelou’s full quote is encouraging – it is a message of hope. She says: “I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life. I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” More than hope for the season, Maya Angelou gives wisdom and spirit for life.
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Tuesday, 26 November 2024
MAKING MY PEACE … with holiday travel, an open heart, and a message of hope
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