Thursday, May 26, 2011

F is for Finish Each Day...


Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in, forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day, you shall begin it well and serenely.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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43 comments:

  1. LaMay 26, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Ralph Waldo Emerson shared his wisdom so eloquently. Thanks for the reminder to live in the moment.

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  2. Theresa PlasMay 26, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Fabulous advice Jen!

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  3. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    this is wonderful advice from Ralph
    thanks for sharing Jenny...

    you should get an A++ today :D

    ~victoria~

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  4. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Dwelling on the past can lead to sleepless nights.

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  5. LolaMay 26, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Such wise words!

    XOXO Lola:)

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  6. JulesMay 26, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Oh that I could!

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  7. SueMay 26, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    I think good old Ralph had a better attitude than I do...of course he was a man and nothing ruins their sleep!

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  8. Cheryl D.May 26, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    That is so much easier said than done! I bet Emerson never actually did it either! LOL

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  9. Vicki/JakeMay 26, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Make sure you're starting it first...

    You know, open the eyes, take another breath, listen to the creaks, see if you can swing the legs off the bed, then smile, and carry on:)

    Ok, on to another one:)

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  10. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    YES!...TOMORROW is another day,thats what we say,me and "Scarlet O'Hara",teehehe.

    Thank you teacher for the A+.I'm always delighted when you visit,comment and give me a good grade,whoohoo!

    Have a great fun filled Memorial weekend.
    ~JO
    LazyonLoblolly

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  11. Bossy BettyMay 26, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I love this philosophy. Thanks for this post today!

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  12. Cathy KennedyMay 26, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Good advice...Finish the day and be done with it. I like this!

    Cathy Kennedy, Children's Author
    The Tale of Ole Green Eyes

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  13. Ms. AMay 26, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I'm just going to say I agree with Sue's comment and leave it at that.

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  14. Life in RehabMay 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Jenny, I needed that.

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  15. DonnieMay 26, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    That's a great quote and makes me want to go back to bed...lol....I finally got my commenting capabilities back after closing my blog so hope to keep up with you.

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  16. ellen b.May 26, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Oh what good advice and a great choice for F! Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

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  17. AmyMay 26, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    What an awesome thought! I love that.

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  18. The Quintessential MagpieMay 26, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love Emerson, and that is some excellent, sound advice. I needed that today, Jenny!

    Dropping by to thank you for always being such a loving friend. I'm trying to take things easy right now. So if I'm not blogging much, you know why. Still, you are always close at heart.

    XO,

    Sheila

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  19. Rocky Mountain WomanMay 26, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Emerson is and always be one of my favorites.

    What a great quote!

    xxoo,

    RMW

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  20. Splendid Little StarsMay 26, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    love it! important advice. You may still have to deal with the blunders of yesterday, but you can do so with a fresh start and hopefully fresh perspective.

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  21. HMay 26, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Yes. Absolutely true.

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  22. AmandaMay 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Great quote, it begs to get glued on a mirror. :)

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  23. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Wise words... if only I could follow them. That picture looks mighty inviting & she looks sooo comfy:-)

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  24. EG CameraGirlMay 26, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Excellent quote! I would sleep much more soundly if I would only heed Emerson's advice.

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  25. BettyMay 26, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I sure hope that's true. You wouldn't believe the day I had today. My family jokingly said I should write about it for Alphabe-Thursday and I might when we get to that letter of the alphabet.

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  26. Cindy AdkinsMay 26, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Hi Jenny,
    What a beautiful photo and fabulous advice--Now I need to heed it! lol
    XO
    Cindy

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  27. Maude LynnMay 26, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I like that!

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  28. AmesMay 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    We'll now..I could have used this piece of wisdom last Wednesday! This must be my month to self evaluate. Hurry up June!

    Very wise quote.~Ames

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  29. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsMay 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Finish full of fun, faith, fabulous family, friends...
    Thanks for sharing this quote :o)

    Blessings & Aloha!
    Busy, busy week this week at work...so unable to get my F post up this week :o(

    But wanted to stop by and send Hugs!

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  30. storybeaderMay 26, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    that has such a tranquil ring to it. Need to remember to forget the blunders of some days and move on. Thanks for the great advice, Ralph! {:-D

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  31. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Fabulous advice, I need to remember this one!

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  32. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I love the advice, and that bed looks so comfortable! Maybe I should finish my day right now.

    Teresa

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  33. noexcusesMay 26, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Great "F" lesson today! It was just what I needed! I had the most horrible day today, and I really need to let it go so that I can meet tomorrow.

    Thanks!

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  34. GattinaMay 26, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I read your title "Fish every day" and then the text, and found it quiet strange until I realized that I probably need new glasses !

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  35. RNSANEMay 27, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Brilliant words of wisdom! I have had so many problems with blogger this past 24 hours, I am just now, at midnight Friday AM, posting my Alphabe Thursday! Gads.

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  36. CatherineMay 27, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Fabulous advice!

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  37. Susan AndersonMay 27, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Finish each day and be done with it.

    I like that!

    =)

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  38. KedaMay 27, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Perfect post!

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  39. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I need to post that on a wall in my house. It's great. You're great! Love ya, lady!

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  40. JudieMay 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I want to finish the day like that gal is doing, and in that comfy bed, too!!!

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  41. PondsideMay 27, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    It's such good advice, but unfortunately, I often have difficulty in letting the day go and then I lose sleep over it.

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  42. People Who Know Me Would Say:May 28, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Gosh, Emerson was so wise and so eloquent. Picture him following you around, Matlock....whispering in your ear.

    Fabulous F!

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  43. BonnieMay 30, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Such a wonderful quote to live by. It's so easy to get caught up in regrets of yesterday that we can miss out on the blessings of today.

    I can relate to this mostly with raising kids. It's so easy to say "Oh I really could have done that better or said that differently"... etc. so much guilt if you let it! Thank you for the reminder.

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