In the midst of all our work and studying, sometimes we forget to remind ourselves of the life that extends beyond college. Our lives now are free and full of opportunities that will propel us forward into the unknown future. It is important to remember that each day is a building block to the next and that, despite our mistakes, we are growing. Here are five quotes to help remind us of how we should be living each day in order to help lead us to the future we want.
1. “An attitude of gratitude brings opportunities.”
A quote to remind you that your attitude matters. It is important to be kind and generous, as it builds up your soul and touches others.
2. “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” -- Matthew 7.13-7.14
A quote to remind you that the path you take is important and that the decisions you make along the way help to navigate that path. Life is certainly not easy; nor is it cut and dried. We need to take each day as its own and focus on going down our own path instead of being swept up into the crowd.
3. “Enjoy the little things in life for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” -- Kurt Vonnegut
A quote to remind you to cherish the little things. Life is about the little things. The day-to-day activities that may seem mundane are the things that make life special and unique.
4. “May you always have enough happiness to keep you sweet; enough trials to keep you strong; enough success to keep you eager; enough faith to give you courage, and enough determination to make each day a good day!”
A quote to remind you that every day is filled with different emotions. Life is a roller coaster ride and each day can bring your trials or happiness. It is your job to make the most out of every situation. However, you also have to remind yourself that you are human and that all humans make mistakes. It is how you deal with your actions that make you a stronger person.
5. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -- Maya Angelou
A quote to remind you that life is about impacting others. It does not matter what you talked to someone about. What matters is whether or not you make a lasting impact on others. It is important to reach out to others and make them feel special.
Think about these quotes as you go off into your week and remember that you are the driver of your own life!
