Quotes and Notes, January 26
“Things that I grew up with stay with me. You start a certain way, and then you spend your whole life trying to find a certain simplicity that you had. It’s less about staying in childhood than keeping a certain spirit of seeing things in a different way.”–Tim Burton
Our lives seem to gain complexity as we grow older. Complexity creates stress. Today, do something to move toward simplicity. What is there in your life that you can do without? Find it and get rid of it. Try to avoid modifiers in your speech today. Definitely do not use the word “very.” Look at the stems on the maple trees—the growth buds are swelling in anticipation of spring. Share a smile
Everything is going to be all right
John P. Schulz