Here’s a session from my forthcoming book Seize the Day, due out very soon now and already available for pre-order from Kevin Mayhew Ltd. It explores the meaning of true fulfilment and how to find it.
Would you be wise?
What you leave behind is not
what is engraved in stone monuments,
but what is woven into the lives of others.
Pericles
Excellence is never an accident.
It is always the result of high intention,
sincere effort and intelligent execution;
it represents the wise choice of many alternatives –
choice, not chance, determines your destiny.
Aristotle
Would you be wise?
Then learn to listen.
Would you be trusted?
Then learn to be honest.
Would you know peace?
Then learn to be still.
Would you find fulfilment?
Then learn to let go.
Would you be happy?
Then learn to be thankful.
Would you know truth?
Then learn to question.
Would you be great?
Then learn to be small.
Would you be first?
Then learn to be last.
Would you be rich?
Then learn to be poor.
Would you be strong?
Then learn to be weak.
Would you bring hope?
Then learn to encourage.
Would you give comfort?
Then learn to care.
Would you heal wounds?
Then learn to forgive.
Would you share joy?
Then learn to rejoice.
Would you be loved?
Then learn to love others.
Would you love God?
Then learn to love all.
Nick , these are such beautifully worded lines of true guidance for our Christian discipleship. I am just about to pre order ‘Seize the Day’. Much love Margaret xx
Thank you Margaret. That means a lot. I really hope you like the book. It’s one that I hope will speak to a lot of people. Xx