Super Inspiring Quote or Saying

Updated on December 17, 2012
J.G. asks from Belvidere, NJ
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Hi Mamas! I am looking for a super inspiring quote or saying to put in my kitchen. Something about how I (the Mom and Wife) drive the mood of the home to keep me on the right track when I'm feeling less than sparkly or to stay in the moment with my kids. (something like that) It absolutely can be your own words, or something you've read somewhere, or anything you love.

I was severly ill this past spring, when my littlest was only 6 weeks old. I was 10 days in the hospital without him or my awesome 2 1/2 year old. Sniff. That was the hardest thing I've EVER done. So, anyway, while almost back to normal now, things that I didn't think twice about beforehand are now very difficult and every once in a while I need a little attitude adjustment. I would REALLY appreciate it.

Thank you so MUCH! You gals always come through for me!

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Thanks everybody!
So I think the ones thaat are going on my wall are: "A wise woman builds her home..........." and, "“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" - but I like this version better: In years to come, a child may forget what you taught them.
But will always remember how you made them feel."

Thank you for all of your time and well wishes! You all are wonderful; have a great night!

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☆.A.

answers from Pittsburgh on

Love Lives Here.

Guide by unspoken example.

Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life.

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S.H.

answers from St. Louis on

"Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. " ~~ Samuel Ullman

Just a little reminder to enjoy Life....

I subscribe to "Light a Fire: Education Quotes" + a few other daily inspirational newsletters. It truly helps me start the day! & the one I quoted here was in today's email....perfect timing!

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T.N.

answers from Albany on

If Mama Ain't Happy, Ain't NObody Happy?

:)

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A.L.

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Here s a few :

Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.

There are no traffic jams on the extra mile...

Others can stop you temporarily- you are the only person who can do it permanently.

Remember that failure is an event, not a person...

The way you see people is the way you treat them..

Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you..

Gotta love Zig Ziglar... all the above quotes are by him... RIP... what a great guy and inspiration..

Hope these help!

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T.S.

answers from Denver on

"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." - Buddha

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J.B.

answers from Boston on

We have "Whatever you are, be a good one" from Abraham Lincoln on a plaque by our side door (the only door we use). I hope it's a subtle reminder to all of us as we walk out the door into the world each day.

“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

Another one from Maya Angelou that I'm paraphrasing is:

You do what you know and when you know better, you do better

I love that one - great for forgiving ourselves and reminding ourselves that we are evolving and learning too.

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J.E.

answers from Minneapolis on

I have these in my home:

Happiness doesn't mean everything is perfect, it means you decided to see beyond the imperfection.

Home: Where your story begins

Life isn't measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away

ETA: While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about

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J.K.

answers from Sacramento on

I've had the Prayer of Serenity in my kitchen for as long as I remember. My Mom had a plaque of it and when I got my own home I got one too...

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S.G.

answers from Grand Forks on

There is no way to be a perfect mother but a million ways to be a good one. -Jill Churchill
Be happy with what you have and you'll have plnty to be happy about.

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C.N.

answers from Baton Rouge on

I have a plaque on the wall in my kitchen that says "Don't piss off the fairies."

I also have one in my bedroom that says, "Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things."

Between those two, I pretty much have all I need.

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M.R.

answers from Seattle on

I've found this quote to be personally inspiring:

A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.

Check out this site:

http://www.mothersdaycelebration.com/fifty-inspirational-...

I'm sorry to hear about your health issues and glad that you are on the mend. I know on many levels what you have been through. Take Care of Yourself - always.

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A.S.

answers from Boca Raton on

"Yesterday's homeruns won't win today's games" - think Babe Ruth said this.

As crazy as it sounds this saying reminds me to put an effort in - every day - to mother and be there for my kids (even though I think I've done a decent job so far).

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D.P.

answers from Detroit on

This sums up how I generally feel about life (I know, can be annoying to some, lol)

Things are going so good that I get scared that sh*ty times are around the corner. Then, I realize that the sh*ty times were always here. I was just too distracted by all my blessings to notice.

I have to add the perfect kitchen quote. May not fit what your looking for but always brightens the mood of those who read it.

"There's a skinny girl who lives inside of me that is trying to get out, but I can usually shut her up with cookies."

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R.A.

answers from Boston on

Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.

I have that one in my home. It's great.

Their are some good ones already posted.

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S.B.

answers from Redding on

I'm sorry to hear about your illness.
I dang near died of shingles when I was pregnant with my son. I was in the hospital a long time with a husband and daughter at home. It was really difficult.

When I finally got to go home, with a healthy baby, I was just so thankful and emotional. I cried tears of joy all the time.

I don't know if you are a spiritual person, but I love...
"Stop and consider the wonderous works of God" ~ Job 37:14

"This is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad in it" ~ Psalms 118:24

Also, from "Desiderata" written in 1927 by Max Ehrmann...

"You are a child of the universe. No less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should."

I also have a very sarcastic sense of humor which people who know me are very aware of, including my children.

On MY fridge?

"Don't make me get my flying monkeys!"

I truly believe that having a sense of humor can get you through just about anything. I'm glad to hear you are feeling better. Laugh about things as often as you can.

Best wishes!

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T.M.

answers from Tampa on

This is the one that I have stenciled on my wall:

"If you don't ask, the answer is always no.
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it.
If you don't step forward, you're always in the same spot."

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A.T.

answers from New York on

This kitchen is seasoned with love.

Welcome to my kitchen....the heart of our home.

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