Quotes and Notes #302, September 2
Conquer fear with understanding.
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”–Marie Curie–
We must look inside ourselves to understand. It is easy to know, but understanding takes more time, care, and examination.
My mother asked me once about my take on all of the things that were physically wrong with me at the time. I said, “We will see what can be fixed and get it fixed, then we will deal with the rest later—that will involve attitude.” Fear makes things worse. Understanding makes things better.
There are many things in this world that we cannot understand. For those occasions, it is best to turn your back on it, throw your hands in the air, and walk off as you say, “Oh, Well.”
But you can always share a smile.
Sharing a smile is like butter—butter makes it better.
Everything is going to be all right.
John P. Schulz—“Sweetie Drives on Chemo Days.”
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