Blog Posts on pearls of wisdom

Amusing Pearls of Wisdom by Business Sphere on Apr 20, 2010For several days past I’ve been compiling short sayings that appear to be paradoxical but are, in fact, full of distilled wisdom. Every time I read those sayings, I always feel refreshed, as the same are fascinating and entertaining. Below are ten...

Simple Secrets to a Happy Life by Reflections by Mariz on Feb 3, 2010If you've been browsing around my blog, particularly in my Pearls of Wisdom category, you'd find how I love posting inspirational quotes that can challenge our thinking, perhaps change our views and or even spur us into action. Sometimes receiving so...

When Words Hurt by Reflections by Mariz on Jan 26, 2010What do you do when other people hurt you with their careless words? Do you  try to remain as calm and composed as you can be, holding on to your rein of patience or should you retaliate and unleash your wrath to put that person in his/her place...

Going out...coming in... by Reflections by Mariz on Aug 20, 2009Every exit is an entry somewhere.- Tom StoppardI couldn't agree more with this quote. An end to something, especially when it brings happiness and good into your life, is almost always a never easy thing to accept. However, it is only when we let go...

Sandbox Wisdom by Reflections by Mariz on Jul 8, 2009I really enjoy receiving newsletters from Simple Truths. Besides their site updates, they regularly include in their correspondences beautiful excerpts from books they are currently promoting, so even if you could not secure (just yet) a copy, you co...

Sailing Out by Reflections by Mariz on Jun 8, 2009Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. - Andre Gide...

Do The Math by Reflections by Mariz on May 11, 2009"The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings." -Eric HofferI couldn't agree more with what this wise man has said. At times, when we are faced with difficulties, when our expectations are not met, when we get dis...

Change by Reflections by Mariz on Apr 6, 2009"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."- Mahatma Gandhi...

Kindness Can Change A Life by Reflections by Mariz on Mar 27, 2009Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.- Leo BuscagliaI'm sure there have been countless insta...

The Parable of the Pencil by Reflections by Mariz on Mar 22, 2009The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting it into the box. "There are 5 things you need to know," he told the pencil, "Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil...