Gina Greenlee, Postcards And Pearls: Life Lessons From Solo Moments On The Road Quotes
When we establish human connections within the context of sharedexperience we create community wherever we go.
Experience is a master teacher, even when it’s not our own.
Few experiences are more satisfying than becoming someone we always imagined we could be.
If you can’t remember when you last basked in your own glow, it means you’re overdue.
At times, productivity means doing nothing at all.
The next time someone tries to make you feel bad about feeling good, respond by continuing to live well.
Life lessons are not journeys traveled in straight lines but are crossroadsformed years and miles apart.
Distinguish between getting lost and losing your way. The first is a shift in direction. The second is the absence of perspective. Cultivate perspective and you will be able to steer home.
What we seek when we wander usually leads us back home.
The help we give to others creates the ripple of good feeling we give to ourselves.
Sharing our story is one way we create intimacy. And like a good novel, it’s more engaging – and lasting – when we allow it to gradually unfold.
As you consider your next move, practice this definition of trust: the willingness to take steps while simultaneously waiting for “instructions.
Don’t wait for a genie to grant your wishes. That power is yours.
Sometimes our dreams are affirmed in the most unlikely ways by the mostunlikely people. That’s why we need to speak our commitment out loud.
Adventure, opportunity and reward extend beyond our field of vision, and are made known to us only when we test our wings.
When we write down our dreams we transform what we imagine into reality.
When actors encounter a mishap during a stage performance, they transform it for good purpose by employing a technique called, “use the difficulty.” How can you “use the difficulty” in your life?
We often mistake letting go for giving up. Knowing the difference betweenthe two can make all the difference in the end.
Never underestimate the lingering effects of a dash of spontaneous comfort.
Life only plants the seeds. It’s up to us to help them grow.
Stop now and always wonder. Press forward and tap the wonder.
If we never challenge our shortcomings, we ensure that they remain our Achilles' heel.
Turn off the radio, TV, DVD, iPod, computer and cell phone. Then, listen.
What do you believe about who you are? About your capabilities? When was the last time you trusted yourself enough to test them?
It is our beliefs, more than our experiences, that determine life's possibilities.
If you are feeling constrained by a group that you belong to, ask yourself, “How can I participate in this community and still be who I am?
Rest and repose are as much a part of life’s journeys as seeing all we came to see.
Indulgence comes in all varieties: a mouthful of gourmet chocolate, a hot stone massage, a week in Paris or 20 uninterrupted minutes to getlost in a book.
Feeling lonely? Wish you had a special someone to help fill the void? Reconsider your definition of romance, reconnect to your passions and be swept away.
No moment is too small to claim. Strung together, moments fashion a life.
Risk: no full life occurs without it.
Practice makes comfort. Expand your experiences regularlyso every stretch won’t feel like your first.
Mistakes help to sharpen your next steps. They don’t prove that you shouldn’t try again.
Each of us has our definition of adventure: ending an unsatisfyingrelationship, returning to school, parachute jumping or training for amarathon. Go ahead. Get your thrill on.
Stand up for yourself by not standing yourself up.
We can talk about it, dream about it and dissect the fine print.In the end, only action satisfies our longing.
To believe that we can have what we want is an act of trust – not only of others but also, ourselves.
If companionship is a mandate for all of our experiences, then we will miss out on many of life’s blessings.
The study book for life’s tests is the whole of our experience. Though we mayfeel unprepared, tests appear only when we are truly ready to ace them.
What would happen if you gave yourself permission to do somethingyou’ve never done before? There’s only one way to find out.
What do you resist examining up close?How can you ground yourself so you feel safe enough to try?
The notion of the perfect time is more than myth. It's the ultimate self-delusion.
Follow your heart. Then root its longing with the facts.
Cultivate the art of maximizing serendipitous opportunities.
It's tempting to believe that a break from life's routine will only cause chaos. But regimen does not ensure security. The only constant we can count on is change.
Forgive someone today. Especially if that someone is you.
One of the best kinds of thrill is defining, honoring, and achieving our goals.
The best way to teach is how you live your life.
To commune with your heart and soul, be willing to go out of your mind.
Much of our lives consists of a series of choices over which we have absolute control.