Why Read Inspirational Quotes?

Maybe you've heard this one:

"What does it profit a man to have gained the whole world, and to have lost his soul?" - Jesus Christ

Inspirational quotes and sayings from the present day or centuries past, can inspire and instruct us. This is true regardless of the religious or spiritual tradition they come from. Nor do religious or spiritully-oriented individuals have a monopoly on useful words. Quotes that strike at the truth of the matter can come from scoundrels, saints, and ordinary people.

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excelence, then, is not an act, but a habit" - Aristotle

"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old. Seek what they sought." - Basho

Why Read Inspirational Quotes?

Philosophies and arguments often use logic in an attempt to "capture" truth in a net of words to build systems of knowledge, or to satify egos. Logic is important, but when mis-used it leads to confusion. Inspirational sayings cut through the fog and point at the truth, so you can see it for yourself.

Imagine a choice: do what you love and possibly fail, or wait a few more years. Now, outside of mathematics, virtually all reasoning is tainted with rationalization, so you can support whatever you decide with "logical arguments," right? No wonder we're often confused and demotivated! How can we trust our own reasoning, if it just finds a logical construct for whichever fear or other feeling is strongest!

Then you read an inspirational quote:

"You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take." - Wayne Gretzky

Can you see how this hockey metaphor might touch you precisely because it isn't a logical argument? It just points at a truth you can see for yourself: You can't get what you want without "taking that shot." Seeing the truth is far more motivating than arguing it. That's the value of reading inspirational quotes.

Steve Gillman writes on many self help topics including boosting brainpower, losing weight, meditation, habits of mind, creative problem solving, learning gratitude, generating luck and anything related to self improvement. You'll find more at http://www.SelfImprovementNow.com

---

Body Calling: Eye Sight Cured Naturally

Lorenzo C. an inspiring young teenager who fell to the... Read More

Synchronicity

It is hard to capture the synchronicity of this next... Read More

Even the Smallest Sound

You are probably in front of your computer screen at... Read More

Case Closed

Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 27,... Read More

Making Commitments of Love and Courage

There is a story about a little girl who suffered... Read More

Win Your Own Lotto

When people talk about enrichment, they are usually thinking of... Read More

7 Strategies To Make Room For Money

Laws of the Attraction notwithstanding, there are several external ways... Read More

As A Caterpillar

"Happiness can be as elusive as a fluttering butterlfy but... Read More

What Legacy Are We Leaving Our Children?

Children can seem exhausting, annoying, wonderful, loud and funny all... Read More

Let Change Be Your Friend, Mentor, and Inspiration

People have a tendency of anticipating pending change on the... Read More

Anamchara - Making Sense of Life

Many successful persons advise you start your day with a... Read More

Where Has All the ENCHANTMENT Gone? Long Time Passing

I thought you might enjoy reading a professional article I... Read More

A Cat In The Hand Is Worth Two Birds In The Bush!

I bought this computer just over two years ago with... Read More

Imagine How Different The World Would Look Just By Knowing What Type of Learner You Are

Are you a listener or a writer type of learner?President... Read More

Emancipation

Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 8,... Read More

The Minds Fancy Dress Party -Or- A Brainstorming Session

In Berlin a restaurant opens for anorexics and in Buffalo... Read More

Get On with Your LIfe

You've lost your job, that's all you know, and you... Read More

Heart

Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 24,... Read More

Words Of Wisdom

Carlos' Words of Wisdom1. Today is your day to exceed,... Read More

Your Support Network

Quick. Who's in your support network? Huh? What's a support... Read More

What Does Faith Have To Do With Marketing?

No, this isn't going to be a sermon or anything... Read More

A Perfect World in the Making

The world is perfect the way it is. The world... Read More

How To Develop A Grateful Mind (The Best Medicine)

There is one sure fire medicine that cures all difficulty... Read More

What Inspires You?

Have you ever thought? What inspires YOU? What is it... Read More

When Self-Growth becomes Self-Sabotage

Many of us invest quality time and energy into our... Read More

How I Get Joy as a Value

*In the last couple of months, I have been fortunate... Read More

L.S. Macs Treasures

Such as my defeat overwhelmed me, so did my love... Read More

Sharing Your Experiences and Your Potential!

Who dares to teach must never cease to learn. -... Read More

Once in a Lifetime

A subscriber recently wrote to me and asked me to... Read More

Learn From Failure and Confirm with Success

Both failure and success are good... if you know what... Read More

Escape From the Dungeon: Jennifers Survival Story

Have you ever been encountered with a trauma in life... Read More

Maternal Instincts

Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 14,... Read More

Why Should We Keep Our Thoughts Clear?

From my experience some healings come instantly or during short... Read More