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Thought for the Week
The phrase “be the change you want to see” has been attributed to many people. But in one form or another it’s been around for as long as anyone can remember. Why? Because its message is timeless: Leading by example isn’t simply the best way to produce positive results…
It’s the only way.
“How can you say, ‘Friend, let me take that speck out of your eye,’ while ignoring the log in your own? Stop pretending you’re something you’re not!* Remove the log from your own eye, and then you’ll see clearly to remove the speck from your friend’s eye.” ~Luke 6:42 (paraphrased)
“The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.” ~Socrates
“Do not be angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.” ~Thomas á Kempis
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” ~Carl Jung
“Forgive the inexcusable—because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” ~C.S. Lewis
And remember:
“Sometimes people with the worst pasts end up creating the best futures.” ~Unknown
*Note: Jesus used the Greek word for “actor”
So good — and very inspiring! Thanks for leading by example, Mitch!
My pleasure, Wynne❣
Very inspiring indeed ! And so very true !
So glad is spoke to you, Gwennie.
Good one! Thanks.
My pleasure, Eileen.
We cannot change the world if we do not first change ourselves; true power begins in the silence of conscience.
Exactly, Katherine.
Another impossible goal to work toward :). Which word was supposed to be translated “actor?” Thanks for doing your wisdom-gathering.
It’s paraphrased here, Rita, with the words “pretending you’re something you’re not,” but in the Greek he literally says, “You actors!” (hypocrites). Jesus was the first to use the word in this sense.
Very interesting! Apparently, this sort of behavior has been going on a long time ;).
So inspiring!!!
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Me alegra escuchar eso, Ana.
Great and true quotes, Mitch.
enriqwwecer mi inglés ; segundo porque comparto su opinión!!!
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Great advice for starting the week.
That is a wonderful thought for every day! If people understood how much they could change only by believing in and living their vision.
There is so much wisdom in the quotes you’ve selected to support your “Thought for the Week.” Thanks, Mitch. 🙂
My pleasure, Nancy. 🧡
Wise words as always, Mitch. Spot on. I can only change…me. ❣️🙏🏻
Exactly, dear friend❣
Each quote points to a wise, gracious perspective toward others, a challenge for ourselves. Thanks Mitch!
My privilege, dear Nancy.
Great advice for this week. Thank you!
My pleasure, Chanel!
Great post and quotes, thanks for sharing
My pleasure, L.G.
Great post, thank you.
My privilege, Fitz.
Very inspiring, Mitch.
I’m glad you found it so, T.
Thank you. Much love ❤️
My privilege, CP.
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In German, the translation of Luke 6,42 uses the image “sliver” in the brother’s eye (Splitter) and we should not oversee the “beam” (Balken) in our eye. Oh, yes, I agree.
Yes, I’ve always loved Jesus’ wry and deliberate use of the two contrasting words.
Very inspiring!
I’m glad you found it so, Daisy!
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A LIGHT BURNS TO SHINE.
We must strive be perfect in knowing we are not perfect.
Well said, Geoff.
Certainly timeless!
“Do not be angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.” ~Thomas á Kempis
Yet that is what most try to do.
Very true!
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Be the change you want to see… here in India, the we attribute the quote to Mahatma Gandhi, and often prompt school kids to start the morning assembly with these words
Excellent words to start the day with, Shalini.
Taking the log from one’s own eye is far more difficult than removing the speck in others for sure.
It is indeed, Mitzy.
Dynamic article, Mitch. Consise, to the point, and easy to read. Great to hear from you – it’s been a while. Thanks for sharing.
My privilege, Peter.