NEED IDEAS FOR TATTOO PLEASE
My brother has recently overcome his long term struggle with addiction & wants a tattoo to "reward & remind himself". He wants a simple quote (he doesnt want it to take up too much space). I came up with the idea of "Through pain comes strength" and he likes it, but is still unsure. Do you ladies have any ideas on a simple quote along those lines? He doesnt want the word addiction etc because he doesnt want it to be obvious to people that he was an addict. Ideas???
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Hope thats not too long.
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and
clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they
are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and
lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your
plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real
possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business
affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you
to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and
everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign
affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all
aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit
to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark
imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be
gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the
trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it
is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and
aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken
dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be
happy.
However, I love the part about being no less than the trees and the stars. That might tie in well with poison ivy.
You're welcome @megaroo , I try to read it every time I'm feeling down. It always pits things in perspective for me.