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At some point, though, we have to acknowledge that we choose the people we hang around with. And often because they keep us in roles we’re cosy with, even if they don’t make us happy

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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:58:00 -0700 Knowledge http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/61480355 http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/61480355
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad

 

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Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:08:00 -0700 *Like* http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/like http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/like
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Sometimes I do tend to 'like' something on Facebook when I'm feeling too lazy to actually write a comment, or perhaps sometimes when the person isn't particularly close, but they have a somewhat important announcement.

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Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:32:00 -0700 Wrong choice http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/wrong-choice http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/wrong-choice

When you find a lone nut doing something great, have the guts to be the first person to stand up and join in.

I came across this page when reading an article about the overwhelming fear of being wrong. Both make a lot of sense. The former looks at a leader / follower scenario and highlights the pivotal role of the first follower while the latter notes people's indecision as a result of their fear of making the wrong choice.

I hate the idea of there being a 'wrong' choice.

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Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:13:00 -0700 (Don't) toss your expectations into the ocean http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/dont-toss-your-expectations-into-the-ocean http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/dont-toss-your-expectations-into-the-ocean
Take your expectations, and throw them in the ocean.

Maybe it's just me, but I can't take this idea seriously... unless of course when referring to a film. If I'm about to watch a film I try to clear my mind of reviews I've read and comments friends have made, otherwise I run the risk of being disappointed due to incredibly outrageous expectations (Insidious, I'm looking at you!).

But when it comes to people and plans I like to have certain expectations. Perhaps there are certain scenarios where it is not possible, but I think it's against our very nature to deny ourselves these expectations.

I do, however, also believe in the saying 'man proposes, God disposes' so I am not one who will create an illusion that my expectations will come to fruition.

I also understand that people who have had their hearts broken might feel that denying themselves these expectations will decrease disappointment, and perhaps it will, but you're effectively denying yourself part of the experience.

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Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:35:00 -0700 Everyone Sits in the Prison of His Own Ideas... http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/everyone-sits-in-the-prison-of-his-own-ideas http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/everyone-sits-in-the-prison-of-his-own-ideas

“Everyone sits in the prison of his own ideas. A human being is a part of the whole called by us “Universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest. A kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”

– Albert Einstein

 

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Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:18:00 -0700 Why Do Some Songs Stick in Our Minds Forever? http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/why-do-some-songs-stick-in-our-minds-forever http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/why-do-some-songs-stick-in-our-minds-forever
How and why are certain songs -- not necessarily our favorites -- seemingly imprinted on our brains? Why are songs we learn later in life -- even those we love -- less likely to imprint in the same way?

I must admit, I do find it slightly harder to connect with songs released more recently, compared with those released 5, 6 or even 15 years ago. Granted, I am only 27, but I certainly do notice a difference there.

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Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:13:00 -0700 Effortless Creation http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/effortless-creation http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/effortless-creation
Our most creative ideas come in unexpected moments. You might be in the shower, on a walk, or driving when that brilliant new idea hits you. In these moments, creation is effortless. There’s no strain, no effort, no real work. You can do in a matter of hours or even minutes what it might take weeks to do through “hard work.”

So the key question is: how can we experience more moments of “effortless creation”?

 

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Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:08:00 -0700 On Following Your Passion http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/on-following-your-passion http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/on-following-your-passion
There will (almost) never be a time where the stars align and everything will be perfect in your life so that you can go after your passion.

 

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Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:09:00 -0700 The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/the-need-for-change-bulldozed-a-road-down-the http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/the-need-for-change-bulldozed-a-road-down-the

Why is it so hard to break free of a life that’s good enough to pursue the life we truly long for? We like to think these things are complicated, but the root cause is pretty simple: change is hard, so we tend to put it off until it becomes urgent. When the time comes to change, it becomes an overpowering presence; something that must be resolved one way or another. Maya Angelou put it this way:

The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind.

It's even harder when you are unsure of exactly what it is that you want. I'm getting back on track, I just need a little time to figure it out.

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Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:59:00 -0700 The shuffle button http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/the-shuffle-button http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/the-shuffle-button

"The shuffle button isn’t really used to listen to random songs. It’s
used so you can skip to the song you really want to listen to."

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Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:30:00 -0700 Battles we fight http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/post/940019966 http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/post/940019966
Be kinder than necessary, because everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle

I’m sure someone wise and noble once said this, but I found it on Twitter

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Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:47:00 -0700 Untitled http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/post/939347177 http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/post/939347177
Is that hail?

My bro and I were driving to pick up one of his friends and what looked like hail started falling from the sky. It ended up being styrofoam. I must admit, I was slightly disappointed.

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Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:37:00 -0700 Untitled http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/post/910792350 http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/post/910792350
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 (via guywisdomformyson) (via theessentialman)

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Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:09:00 -0700 Untitled http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/post/855419606 http://itsamario-quotes.posterous.com/post/855419606
Why don’t you replace her face with a gorilla’s and then upload it?

 

I said this to my 12-year old cousin after a schoolmate threatened to report her for uploading a group photo she did not look good in. This has to be the most childish advice I have ever given in my adult life.

I then helped her do this on Photoshop.

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