So Much Left To Achieve at Age 51 - Shania Twain

Shania Twain attended the CMT Awards Oct 19, 2016.  And....:

She took home the Artist of a Lifetime trophy at the – though she admitted that she was surprised to have been chosen for the award. "I didn't expect something like this so early in my life. I guess if I could say it that way, I have lived a lot so much already in my life,” the singer confessed.

I really love that she says at the age of 51 that she didn't "expect something so early in life."  

And then she added:

"I've had such a long career already, but when I look at all the years left, and all there is still left to achieve, I guess I just thought, 'Wow!'" Shania added. "I was overwhelmed I guess I could say. It was very emotional."

And for her to say she realizes "all the years she has left, and all there is to still achieve...."  Makes one think how much more in life we can do at the ages we think are "old" or kinda near "retirement" age.

I LOVE THIS.  Will help my 'purpose' thoughts.

Addiction Points to Share

This very short article on Elizabeth Vargas is very spot on. 

For those of us with addiction issues, we understand completely and can relate to what she is saying so candidly and openly.

For her to say, "I couldn't stop drinking for my children" is something I hope spouses and loved ones really, really take in to their already hurt heart.

Many people don't understand why their spouse, parent, or adult child still drinks or does drugs even though they have people around them who love them.  It can tear families apart.

But, it's true. 

And unfortunately that's the power of addiction. 

An addict isn't thinking of their kids or spouse as they drink or shoot up.  Why?  Because the drug is more powerful.  Doesn't mean they don't love you.  Just explains how deep addiction is.  It's a disease.

And if you aren't an addict yourself, this is completely confusing and you don't understand.

Elizabeth Vargas is sharing the true nature of the grip addiction can have. 

Just that short article is very powerful in what she shares.  Such as,

• "Addiction is a hopeless, dark place," she says. "I have great empathy for people trapped there."
• "You're removing the capacity to be present, not just in the bad moments," she said. "You're numbing the good feelings. You're numbing everything. It's profoundly selfish."

Jared Leto and Fame

Just a quote I think is neat:

Jared Leto said that "fame doesn't change you, it changes everyone around you."

I think on some level, fame has to change people in the very beginning as they adjust to the "new things" they aren't used to (money, attention, spotlight, etc).  But after awhile, I can see that - yes indeed people change around them.  They are put on a pedestal for sure and looked at 'differently.'  Almost untouchable. 

It's the humble ones we don't talk about.  But the ones we look up to most. 

I think those that are famous but we don't know about - how do they feel walking around "normal" people?  Do they feel different?   

Maya's Wisdom

'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
 
'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
 
'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'
 
'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back . . . .'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision ......'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one . .'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone . People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn ......'

'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

Steve Jobs - What Does Money Bring You?

Steve jobs’ Last Words -

I reached the pinnacle of success in the business world.

In others’ eyes, my life is an epitome of success.

However, aside from work, I have little joy. In the end, wealth is only a fact of life that I am accustomed to.

At this moment, lying on the sick bed and recalling my whole life, I realize that all the recognition and wealth that I took so much pride in, have paled and become meaningless in the face of impending death.

In the darkness, I look at the green lights from the life supporting machines and hear the humming mechanical sounds, I can feel the breath of god of death drawing closer…

Now I know, when we have accumulated sufficient wealth to last our lifetime, we should pursue other matters that are unrelated to wealth…

Should be something that is more important:

Perhaps relationships, perhaps art, perhaps a dream from younger days ...

Non-stop pursuing of wealth will only turn a person into a twisted being, just like me.

God gave us the senses to let us feel the love in everyone’s heart, not the illusions brought about by wealth.

The wealth I have won in my life I cannot bring with me.

What I can bring is only the memories precipitated by love.

That’s the true riches which will follow you, accompany you, giving you strength and light to go on.

Love can travel a thousand miles. Life has no limit. Go where you want to go. Reach the height you want to reach. It is all in your heart and in your hands.

What is the most expensive bed in the world? - "Sick bed" …

You can employ someone to drive the car for you, make money for you but you cannot have someone to bear the sickness for you.

Material things lost can be found. But there is one thing that can never be found when it is lost – "Life".

When a person goes into the operating room, he will realize that there is one book that he has yet to finish reading – "Book of Healthy Life".

Whichever stage in life we are at right now, with time, we will face the day when the curtain comes down.

Treasure Love for your family, love for your spouse, love for your friends...
Treat yourself well. Cherish others.

(Repost from Damien D Hustle Bryant)

Candice Bergen on getting old Quote

"People complain about parts for women, people complain about getting old," Bergen told New York magazine in 2012. "It's a privilege to get old... The reality is that I don’t look like I used to look. I just don’t care enough, and in a way it’s saved me."

-Candice Bergen

Being Thankful Quote

“It’s so easy for us to focus on the negative things, but usually, the positive in your life outweighs that. And you have to just be thankful for what you have right now.”  -Paula Patton

This is a great quote. 

She is correct - it's difficult to do this type of thinking when you are depressed, because we can't think of anything but sorrow and sadness, but the positives normally do outweigh the negatives.  It's hard to be grateful when you are sad, but if you can look at the positives, you will see that they really do outweigh the negatives.

Skylar Diggs Quote - Your Best

WNBA star, Skylar Diggs:

"My Mom always told me "You don't have to be the best, but you do have to be your best.""

Nice advice!

Ranjana Khan Quote about Age

"When everything is falling into place, age doesn't matter." 

-Jewelry designer, Ranjana Khan, 58

(how nice that would feel!)

Allison Janey Quote about Age

"I've decided I'm going to start saying I'm older than I am.  When I tell people I'm 65, they'll say "You look AMAZING!"

-Allison Janney, 54