Thread: Thought for Today

petal · 03-01-2007, 01:34 PM

'This too will pass'

I was taught these words by my grandmother as a phrase that is to be used at all times in your life. When things are spectacularly dreadful; when things are absolutely appalling; when everything is superb and wonderful and marvellous and happy ----- say these four words to yourself.
These will give you a sense of perspective and help you also to make the most of what is good and be stoical about what is bad.

Claire Raynor

Waks · 03-01-2007, 03:00 PM

My Grandmother taught me that saying when I was only very young, she died when I was 11 yrs old. No matter how many bad times I've had, I've always known it would soon come to an end & I'd like to think my Grandma was also looking out for me at those times!

She also told me to always remember that whatever I was doing, it had all been done before....................

Flood · 03-01-2007, 09:12 PM

My Gran, Sarah was always saying it. It's true, it really is a true piece of advice.

03-01-2007, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
petal Super Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Horncastle, Lincolnshire Posts: 8,637 Total Awards: 5	Thought for Today 'This too will pass' I was taught these words by my grandmother as a phrase that is to be used at all times in your life. When things are spectacularly dreadful; when things are absolutely appalling; when everything is superb and wonderful and marvellous and happy ----- say these four words to yourself. These will give you a sense of perspective and help you also to make the most of what is good and be stoical about what is bad. Claire Raynor
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Waks Ancestry Aid Staff Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,124 Total Awards: 2	Re: Thought for Today My Grandmother taught me that saying when I was only very young, she died when I was 11 yrs old. No matter how many bad times I've had, I've always known it would soon come to an end & I'd like to think my Grandma was also looking out for me at those times! She also told me to always remember that whatever I was doing, it had all been done before....................
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03-01-2007, 09:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Flood AA SUPPORTER Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A great place in Devon called Tiverton. Posts: 5,022 Total Awards: 4	Re: Thought for Today My Gran, Sarah was always saying it. It's true, it really is a true piece of advice.