Sometimes life just feels a little bleak. Work hours are too long, the news is nothing but death and destruction, and the days are too short and cold. But, when it all gets a bit too much, there are a few quotes from the legend Willie Nelson, that I use as a pick-me-up. Maybe they'll help you too.
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Any man as famous for writing beautiful music, and smoking tons of herb, is going to have a few deep thoughts running around his head. Thankfully, for us, he's been known to share a few of his quotes. These little pockets of insights from a man famed in the music industry are just what we all need.
#1 The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese
I know which one I would rather have - you can keep your worms. There is some wisdom to be gleaned from this Willie Nelson quote I feel. Sure, it's good to be first, and important to be keen. But, sometimes holding back and letting others test the waters first will result in better outcomes.
#2 You'll never get ahead by blaming your problems on other people
Throwing out blame to other people is a great way to never improve on yourself, and make a lot of enemies. By taking time to recognize your own mistakes, important self-improvement can be made. As Willie Nelson points out in this quote, it's good to learn to admit your weaknesses and come to terms with them.
#3 Be here. Be present. Wherever you are, be there
This Willie Nelson quote can't be stated enough. In a fast, hectic, world, full of distraction and endless media. It's harder than ever to pay attention to the world around you. Sometimes it is necessary to put down the phone and listen to the world. Take a deep breath, and just exist in the moment. There is a lot of beauty around us if we only take time to see it.
#4 When it's on us, seems like the storm will never pass. But it always does
As this Willie Nelson quote reminds us, sometimes we have to get our heads down and weather the storm. It can often seem like a bad time will never end, but it always will be. And, as it is also important to remember, when you hit rock bottom, the only way is up. Perseverance is key to happiness, and sometimes that takes strength.
