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By reading this article, you can start with great powerful thought for the day, which was written by famous Authors & Writers who may have been such a great example for some People of the 19th century with Heartfelt Gratitude. Their principles of gratitude is a gift of life. I hope you will find these inspirational quotes useful.

We speak not only to tell other people what we think but to tell ourselves what we think. Speech is a part of thought.

― Oliver Sacks

Meaningful Thoughts for the day

1. “Never give up on what you want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.”

The people with big dreams are the most motivated ones. They would do whatever it would take to make their dreams come true. Even if it seems like the odds are against them, they never give up. Just look at successful entrepreneurs. Some of them even came from humble beginnings and encountered complex challenges. Still, they endured and tackled the challenges head-on.

2. “If you want to lift yourself, lift someone else.”

Picture yourself as a person who has many problems, perhaps personal problems and problems society has created for you. These problems have made it difficult or impossible for you to succeed in any way, so you feel like a failure. In short, you have no self-esteem. You want to lift yourself, certainly, but what should you do?

You have a few choices. You can do nothing and live with these failures. You can do something that, for whatever reason, has little likelihood of success.

3. “The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.”

The visual scene is full of so much information; we cannot analyse everything at the same time…Our results show that shifts of visual attention precede rapid eye movements, improving accuracy in identifying objects in the visual field and speeding our future actions to those objects…And that’s actually how you can tell imagery from a real visual experience because if you move your eyes, things change on the retina. If you move your eyes while you’re imagining, while you’re hallucinating, nothing changes. So if you want to know if you’re dreaming or not, you should move your eyes or your body.

4. “There is no security in this world—only opportunity.”

The only time people change is when they are confronted by strong leadership, crises, or both. Even though all progress results from the change, very few people like change; it rocks the boat. It upsets the apple cart. And it feels uncomfortable. So most people spend most of their lives chasing after “security.” They’re chasing after emotional, relational, financial, or occupational security, but they never seem to get enough. Of course, they never will. General Douglas MacArthur said it quite well. He said, “There is no security on this earth, only opportunity.” If you’re a leader, a leader of change, you need to grasp the whole meaning of MacArthur’s comment. He’s saying you may never find a way to make people like change. After all, most people don’t want it. They want security.

5. “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is a success.”

The above quote is attributed to Henry Ford. While these unprecedented times have forced us apart, we remain engaged and united in a common goal: to bring people together for collaboration, creativity, and celebration. It is you, our valued planners, clients, and partners, who have supported Benchmark’s growth over the years, and we take great pride in these relationships. While there remain many unknowns, we are all aligned in the belief that we are stronger together; and together, we will overcome. As we begin to look ahead to brighter days, I am encouraged by the resolve of our teams, our partners, and our industry. The exact resolution has guided our efforts in developing a plan of action to help accelerate the recovery efforts. A plan to aid you in converting business in the short term while also financially supporting your ability to advance future opportunities.

6. “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has yet to come. We have only today left, So Let us begin.”

This quote from Mother Teresa is packed full of truth. A lot of people like to blame their past for their current situation. However, one should know that nothing is dependent on the past. What you have to do is to give your best in the present. You cannot sit idly and blame your history for all the bad things in your life. Instead of that, what you have to do is give all the efforts in the present time. It is the only way to achieve the desired success in your life. You have to understand that blaming your past will not help you in any way, as yesterday is already gone.

7. “You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.”

It comes from all the great motivational quotes with Meaning that the horrible days make the good days that much sweeter and give you a meaning of life. Life is not just one steady tempo; it comes with ups and downs. Some days seem like a struggle from when you wake up until you close your eye and go to sleep, but these days are what you pay to earn the best days. When you keep an attitude of gratitude and are determined to handle whatever life throws at you, even your worst days won’t seem so bad. On days when things seem dark and a fight to make it to the end, it is essential to remember that there is always a light on the other side. God never gives you more than you can handle, even though it may seem like it, and you must experience sorrow to know true joy. Everything in life is balanced, and your bad days will be few and far between when you have a positive mindset, and you remember that things will get better eventually.

8. “Do something every day to move toward your goal. Get going and keep going. Just do it.”

So many of us appear to have goals that never materialise. That is to say, we all have lofty ambitions that are deeply personal to us. They could be passions, ideas, dreams, or aspirations that have been cooped up in our minds for many years. Things we’d like to create, something we’d like to build, or things that we’d like to have a shot at! The next thing we know, though, is that the years have flown by, and when it comes to our goals and other meaningful items on our bucket list, we’ve made absolutely no progress. On the contrary, we’re more likely to have been quietly consumed by years of inactivity, complacency and procrastination. Any good intentions or new year resolutions to get the wheels turning may have gone down in flames as life’s distractions take over.

9. “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”

During these strangest times, we have found that many have just wanted to talk and share ideas. Often it is as much as trying to understand some of the very confusing messages that are being publicised. It has made life very difficult to understand. It is a challenging landscape to understand, and many feel disconnected and many who do not fully understand the key trends and influences at play. There has never been a more critical time to come together, share ideas, thoughts and discussion. We have found that we have been hosting online forums three times a week that many have located value if only to reassure at this strangest of times. We have found that many have just wanted to connect and be part of something that can help them understand some of the many trends that are taking place. Many have wanted a sounding board for thoughts and plans. Many have enjoyed just a confidante to talk to.

10. “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

Have you ever tried “letting go” of the past, whether it be an experience, a person or a dark memory? Learning to let go is a challenge I face. Sometimes, it seems like an impossibility. I’m not sure what to make of Lao Tzu’s quote, which is why I love it. It makes me think. So, as per usual, I thought I’d kick off the week by sharing my thoughts with all of you. Of course, I’d love to hear your interpretation of this quote, so don’t be afraid to comment at the bottom of the post!

11. “Never be too busy to meet someone new.

Meeting someone new is always a good idea. It’s almost like knowing a new world, new psychology, and sometimes a new culture. So, if someone new is trying to get in touch with you, you shouldn’t be too busy. If you meet someone new, there is a possibility that you will be able to learn new things. For instance, if that person is coming from a different part of the world, you will learn their traditions and culture. In that way, you will comprehend that there are numerous colourful cultures in this world. So, acknowledge the fact that meeting a new person is always a good idea. To be precise, maybe that new person will pull you out of your comfort zone and will allow you to live a new life.

12. “You can’t fall if you don’t climb. But there’s no joy in living your whole life on the ground.

It is so easy to live in your routine life. And it is so scary to go outside your comfort zone. But you should. If you want to achieve extraordinary results, you should do beautiful things. Go outside your comfort zone if you’re going to change something in your life! Enjoy your life! Be happy!

13. “Don’t base your decisions on the advice of those who won’t have to deal with the results.

Whenever you plan to make a decision, you will find that numerous people will advise you. However, it will be the best option for you to make your decision of your own. Make sure not to base your decision on the advice of other people. You have to understand that they don’t have to face the consequences of the result. So, you are the best person who knows the exact situation. Hence you have to make the decision based on your situation.

14. “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.

In every corner of the world, people know who Oprah Winfrey is because, true to her word, she has focused on what excites her, and she has certainly felt the power that comes with it. You might not be able to do all that Oprah Winfrey has done; you probably don’t want to, but you can harness the power of passion for increasing your energy levels. You really will feel better, be more energetic and live healthier when you pursue your passions in life. When you let desire increase your energy levels, the greater your love for the things you do, keep gratitude.

15. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.

The greatest opposer of any success or accomplishment is fear; fear wins the crown from the most talented but frightened and performs it to the underdog daring. Fear is a thing of the mind, and you can ‘still’ it with action. People like shielding a lot, even if it comes at the cost of some freedom. Why do we let fear hold us in a state of triumph and repulse to make the commitments that we know will increase our outcome? We all learn early in life to head off risks, and we persist into the same learned guides grown-ups. We prevent going to a place of joy and happiness to keep from failure or the risk of falling. When fears begin to take over your life and affect your performance, they turn into a problem. Let us start finding a dream or goal calling you from across a cavity of a doubt. Isn’t that better than just dallying for something to take place? Let us overcome fear and start chasing the great desires again. You have to make up your mind that fear is the crown of your head, nothing else. Put off the peak. Make a difference. Stay motivated.

16. “Let today be the day you learn the grace of letting go and the power of moving on.

All of us go through some unwanted situations at least once in our life. During those times, we feel like everything is finished. We become mentally depressed and frustrated. Most of the times, these situations take place when someone manipulates us psychologically. During those times, the best thing that we can do is to let those people go from our life. Well, we can understand that it is quite a hard decision. However, during that time, you can consider it to be the best decision. You have no idea what the power of moving on is. It not only makes you mentally strong but also plays a significant role in constructing your character. Besides, it will also help you to increase your confidence. Your confidence is one of the most important things when it comes to success.

Moreover, if you can let people go, it will help you to enjoy your life. You will feel necessary in your life. To be specific, it will signify the fact that you are giving priority to your own life. Well, you must learn how to say no to a person. Sometimes people will try to manipulate you and make you do what they want. But you have to be pretty careful and comprehend the signs of manipulation.

17. “Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate.

Passion is one of the most powerful tools a human can ever have. You can complete doing a task even if you don’t have enough power or don’t like doing it. But if you have a passion for doing something, you can put more extra effort. You will be more dedicated and motivated, resulting in a well-done task. And after completing that task, you will feel happy and accomplished. It is a different feeling doing a thing that you like and you don’t like. Follow your passion. Every one of us has power. Every one of us desires to do an item that we are passionate about. When doing something that you are passionate about, that’s a great success!

18. “If you do not tell the truth about yourself, you cannot tell it about other people.

The above statement talks about the honesty level one has in displaying to others, whether personal or professional. Telling the truth about us signifies the thoughts and actions, whether they are in a right or wrong direction, and their impact on others. one should be truthful about himself when doing activities implies that he has to perform the proper duties. If clever people with a bad attitude is committing a mistake, they don’t have any right to blame or point others when they are doing anything wrong.

19. “Life is effortless, but we insist on making it complicated.

This quote by Confucius got me thinking. If you would’ve asked me about this before, my answer probably would’ve been that those who say it is simple are fools because how can life be anything but a mess, the source of anxiety and complications. But now that I’ve thought about this long and hard, I would say- it is humans are complicated and not life. We are the ones who tend to overthink everything and make mountains out of a molehill. We expect the people to understand our needs without voicing them as if those people have been gifted with telepathy. While trying on a dress, we are the ones who think of whether every person would approve of it before approving it ourselves. Before eating any comfort food, we are the ones who calculate all the calories and the exercises we’ll have to do the day after. We are the ones who always try to read between the lines. And then we are the ones who say life is hard. And sometimes, all this pretence and fakeness makes us yearn for that illusory and elusive simplicity.

20. “It takes a strong fish to swim against the current. Even a dead one can float with it.

The world is full of people who follow some rules, morals, and principles others have set. I guess this happens because it is easier, as it allows you to stay out of trouble. However, if you want to be different, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to break these rules humans share for ages now; you must come up with new, fresh ideas, which will make a difference.

21. “If you know, let others light their candles in it.

The quote by Margaret Fuller is such an excellent metaphor for the spread of knowledge. By “let[ting] others light their candles”, according to your understanding, she means that you should communicate and spread your knowledge. By enlightening or igniting the readers’ minds with this newfound knowledge, they will alter their thinking by considering this new perspective.

22. “It’s meaning in your life that causes you to have ideas that will help people.

New research is finding that being kind and giving to others can make our lives feel more meaningful. The idea that helping others is part of a meaningful life has been around for thousands of years. Aristotle wrote that finding happiness and fulfilment is achieved “by loving rather than in being loved.” According to psychologist Carol Ryff, who reviewed the writings of numerous philosophers throughout history, relationships with others are “a central feature of a positive, well-lived life.” Yet today, many of us seem to be struggling to find meaning by gathering up achievements, spending so much time at work that we’re cut off from other people.

23. “A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it isn’t open.

Frank Zappa rightly says that a MIND is like a PARACHUTE, and it doesn’t work if it is not open. Here, Frank Zappa compares human MIND with the PARACHUTE and says that the mind also does not work unless we open it. That means he is trying to tell us to be open-minded to learn something from others. As the parachute is used by SKY JUMPER, PILOT and celestial body within the atmosphere control their motion towards the earth. Seemingly Frank Zappa is trying to tell us that a closed mind may lead us towards the failure or reason for our sorrow and suffering, as a fast parachute may account for losing a pilot’s safe landing. Having an open mindset and welcoming other ideas to enter in mind will help us grow, prosper, and win in our lives. The human mind should be available to fill with wisdom and knowledge as the canopy of a parachute is opened to fill up with wind to control its motion for shape landing. So, we must be open-minded people, always keep our mind open to learn and look at everything in a broad mindset to prosper.

24. “Going halfway never gets you anywhere. Go all the way or don’t go at all.

If you are planning for your goal, you have to go with complete dedication. If you are not dedicated enough to your destination, you can never achieve your desire. To be precise, doing half-hearted works will do no good to you. The only way to reach your target is by doing your work dedicatedly and passionately. There is no such thing called shortcuts. If you look for alternatives or opt for the shortcuts, there is no chance that you will reach your desired destination. Therefore, always try to give your hundred per cent while you are in the process of achieving your dreams.

25. “Champions keep playing until they get it right.

Please think of how many people quit playing before they become a champion. Perhaps they might have made it if they just would have kept playing, making adjustments, and getting better at their craft. If you want to experience more success, all you have to do is keep practising, keep playing against better opponents, and keep learning all that you can. With enough perseverance, you’ll find that you become a champion because you’ve spent time “in the trenches, and now you know your game better than anyone else, and you are dubbed a champion. This is not just applicable to sports but to several areas of personal development. Which areas of your life do you want to become a champion in?

26. “Don’t be discouraged. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.

Maybe you are working quite hard for a long time to achieve your goal. However, due to some situations or issues, you are failing to reach your desired destination. Well, one can understand that it is pretty frustrating as well as discouraging. During those times, you may feel like leaving everything. You also feel like everything is finished. But the fact is something different. You should never be discouraged in your life. Or else there is a possibility that you will never accomplish your goal even if you are too close to it. For instance, there is a possibility that you are pretty close to your destination, but due to frustration, you stop working on it. And one day, you will regret the fact that you were pretty close to your success.

27. “Don’t let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big.

People can tell you whatever they want, but the truth is, the one person, and the only person in charge of determining your destiny…is YOU. No seriously. What someone else says to you does not matter. If there are negative people in your life, leave them behind because they serve no purpose in contributing to your happiness and dreams. I’ve found this to be so helpful in my own life. If I don’t like how someone treats me, I immediately take myself out of the situation. I honestly think that in this world, we all need to treat one another with kindness and respect because at the end of the day, you’ve got to remember that we’re not just “doing” business to get things done…we’re working with other human beings as a team to create amazing things. Surround yourself with people that inspire you to be a better you. Rid your life of jealousy and replace it with an open mind ready to learn.

28. “Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up.

To Follow and create a good society for Personal Lives, it is essential for us to show respect to every individual and not look down on poor, bad-looking, or different people. We should only look down when we are moving to help someone.

29. “Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.

Giving it your all is hard enough, but when the odds are stacked against you, it becomes very tempting just to pack it up and go home. But if the odds aren’t in your favour, you have to give it as much effort as possible if you hope to come out on top. Only you know if you’re giving your real action, so this becomes a battle with yourself more than anything else. Learning to get the most out of yourself is a trick that the most successful achievers have mastered.

30. “Happiness is not the absence of problems; it’s the ability to deal with them.

Problems are not why a person lives a miserable and challenging life; most of the time, it’s a matter of perspective. Because often, the majority of people let problems defeat them through feelings of anger, fear and anxiety. These negative feelings paralyse a person to move forward and take a step in resolving the issue. On the other hand, perspective is also why there are people who succeed despite struggles and difficulties. It’s because those who best know how to resolve or manage problems when it arises. They don’t let the negative emotion of anger, doubt, fear or anxiety interfere with their ability to think of solutions and take the next step.

31. “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your actions.

All the people in the whole world are searching for happiness. All of us are looking for this one thing. All of us want to be happy, fulfil our dreams, and keep the people happy surrounding us. However, it seems we do not find happiness. Sometimes, there are miserable situations that we cannot get over. These situations break us; we feel there is nothing that can make us happy. We felt devastated and broke, and we feel like we don’t have the right to be happy. However, Happiness is not something readymade. It is not something that you can buy from the market. You have to create it. Your actions are going to describe your happiness.

32. “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.

It’s not that people who do great things are heroically great people and the rest of us shmoes are the grey residue stuck at the bottom of the ordinary barrel. It’s just that they are willing to go a few steps further than the rest of us, turning ordinary effort into the extraordinary effort, ordinary resolve into extraordinary resolve and ordinary persistence into extraordinary persistence. This, of course, often produces extraordinary results.

33. “If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.

No matter how brave the person is, all of us have our own fears. It might stem from some unresolved issues that we might have had as we grew up, or it might be from some experience that had shaken us. No matter what the fear is, it is important to confront it. Many of us ignore our fears and fool ourselves by thinking that we actually are absolutely fearless. Others let their fears consume them. In any case, it is important to accept and face our fears. Overthinking about it and trying to find a solution will never work.

34. “Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune, but great minds rise above them.

The people with a great passion and project are the ones who know what they are performing and why they are creating it. With both, we have direction and a driving force. If we have no purpose, what will we suppose to accomplish? If we have a purpose, like helping others, we will surely get something done sooner or later one day.

35. “A successful man can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him.

A successful man is knocked down by people several times and overcome challenges with true potential. Life throws obstacles and takes trials; sometimes, problems are much bigger than our capacity to handle them. But if hitting star were so easy, then everybody would do that. This is how we can change the mindset and set ourselves apart from the crowd by fighting for the hardship of Life. In the crowd, we may meet the people who wish the best for us, and others will pray for our failures.

36. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

This quote by Maya Angelou is powerful. If you can change something you’re complaining about it, then you better take action and rid yourself of whatever it is. If you can’t change it, then perhaps, that’s the universe telling you that you need to change your outlook. Because without changing the outlook, you will allow it to bother you forever. For each negative, pick up a positive and only concentrate on that. The true message always seeps through; you just have to acknowledge it.

37. “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.

What does that mean? I’m not sure ‘educated’ is the word I would use (it might be an artefact of the translation), but I would consider it a measure of how open-minded a person is. Can you think about an idea, roll it around in your head, and consider it? Do you just accept an idea because it sounds interesting, because your friends like it, or someone you trust said it? In my mind, that is what the quote is about. Someone exposes you to a new idea. Do you reject it out of hand, accept it blindly, or entertain the idea, exploring its strengths, weaknesses, and applicability to the situation? Do you test its merits and adopt it if the new thought works better than your prior thinking?

38. “You know you’re in love when you don’t want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.

I imagine most of us have been there at some point in our lives. They walk in, and the world simply stops. No one else exists. Not one thing is more important than they are. They are the entire focus of your world. In my view, that is what this quote is about. Where reality is so great, so wonderful, that even your dreams pale by comparison. That’s a wonderful place to be, and Love is a great thing in which to find yourself. It never seems to last long enough, but the feeling is grand! This is an emotional state that some pursue and abandon their partner as soon as the feeling fades. While the quote doesn’t address that point, I believe it is short-sighted. All intense emotional states are, by definition, it seems, temporary.

39. “Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving; we get stronger and more resilient.

We do the best to create lives of meaning that we can sustain and sustain; life is often challenging. Curveballs come our way. Modern life is not always easy, and most of us experience stress. At the very least, we are pretty consistently asked to manage stressors. Our vulnerabilities “act out” when we are under stress. So, if you already experience challenges organizing your time and projects, prioritizing tasks or focusing on the essential but less interesting requirements of daily life such as paying the bills or doing the laundry, or if procrastination is one of your go-to methods of functioning, these will all be exacerbated when you’re under stress.

Conclusion

These were some tremendous meaningful thoughts for the day that will surely make you believe in yourself. When we walk with gratitude, we do not walk with arrogance and conceit and egotism, but rather with a spirit of thanksgiving that is becoming to us and will bless our lives. We should all be thankful to the Almighty for His wonderful blessings upon us. We have all that this great age has to offer in the world. How lucky can we be? We ought to be grateful, to be thankful, to walk with appreciation and respect for the blessings of life and happiness that we enjoy.

What is gratitude?

“Gratitude is the very essence of worship thanksgiving to the God of Heaven, Who has given us all that we have that is good.”

40. Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.

Napoleon Hill
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Cheerful thought for the day

Let your unique awesomeness and positive energy inspire confidence in others.

Everything around us is made up of energy. To attract positive things in your life, start by giving off positive energy. Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. If you want light to come into your life, you need to stand where it is shining.

Peaceful thought of the day

Learn to take a little time – even if it is a moment in the garden, a gallery, a cafe. Appreciate it. Let birds and frogs and pictures, music and books and undemanding friends restore you.

Silly thought of the day

If we’re not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge???

Free thought for the day

“Today is the day! Free yourself from bitter thoughts and allow your spirit soar with gratitude and love.”

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