We have been given freedom to choose whether we will encourage and develop the higher side of our nature, or give way to our lower instincts.
And whether we desire it or not, we are always cultivating one side or the other. There is no such thing as remaining stationary in the life of the soul; we are either going up, or down."
This quote was taken from Volume II of a compendium that I date to the 1920s. It is comprised of a year's issues of the "Women's Magazine and Girl's Own Paper."
Happiness comes from making right choices!
Margaret xx
The quote is so true. We don't stand still, we move on or we fall back.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely, velvety looking flower.
Like dumbledore says. It’s not our abilities that define us. It’s our choices.
ReplyDeleteI try to always make good ones
Wise words indeed. My p[arents had several such compendiums when i was young, but unfortunately they met their demise when we had to move to a smaller place - I was so upset!
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Maxine
That is so true..andvthat is such a beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteHappiness is a choice. Beautiful bloom too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous red colour. What is the plant, please?
ReplyDeleteIt is a petunia, the first to flower in my hanging baskets this year.
DeleteTruer words were never spoken.
ReplyDeleteWise words and advice that we all need to be reminded of.. so glad you shared this with the world.
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