QUOTES BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

William Shakespeare is a renowned Englishman. English language as we know it today has greatly been influenced by his work.

He is also one of my favorite author and poet. His work is inspirational and utterly entertaining. I came across an info-graphic bearing 8 quotes and phrases from Mr. Shakespeare himself.

Am sure you might have heard at least one of them. I would also welcome you to share any of your favorite quotes or any other piece of writing by him.

REALITY CHECK

The reality does not lie,
Even to the layperson,
Oblivious of its magnitude,
Since everybody mutatis mutandis,
Undergoes a reality check,
Though at times at the unexpected moments,
When off the guard,
Consequently inconceivable and incomprehensible,
To the soft and hard-hearted alike,
A blow that affects as well as influence,
Who you are and whom you become,
Haphazardly, 
Instituting injudicious consequences,
Or the obverse to the lucky few;
There is no turning back,
That's the reality check,
Seemingly a torment to the naive,
And a marvel to those with a mastery of life,
A joy and equally painful to confront,
At the end, 
A punch bag,
To test the ability,
To withstand,
Any atrocity or merry,
The reality check,
A reality to be experienced.

LEARNING FROM FAILURE

Learning from the failure can help improve future performances; that is if one takes the crucial lessons from it. This doesn't work for many individuals who often claim that failure is bad (there is no doubt about that) and the solutions to eradicating it's consequences are straightforward.

Learning from one's failure is often anything but straightforward. The proper strength and mentality required to amend the outcome may be hard to find.  

Lessons from failure will at the end empower you to undertake a different way of doing things and the whole aspect of decision making. This cannot happen unless you fail and learn how to confront failure.

Here are a few lessons one can learn:

(i) Explore new strategies
Failing means you have learnt what doesn't work. Explore new ways of doing things. Do not be scared of being different because not all the tested strategies work for everyone.

(ii) When to trust your instincts
If before you failed you felt that whatever approach you were taking wasn’t right and eventually it didn’t work out, then take it as a lesson. Learn to listen to that inner feeling that made you hesitant at first and try using a different approach whenever it awakens.

(iii) Welcome failure
It is greatly accepted that there can be no success without failure. Welcome it as an opportunity to learn. It will be worth it at the end.

(iv) Start afresh
If it doesn’t work out to your expectation, start afresh. It’s never late to rework and improvise. Create a better plan with a stronger foundation borrowing whatever you need from the earlier strategy.

(v) Evolve with your idea
The results for mistakes are lessons and growth. What you do will often evolve alongside your mindset and the desire to succeed. You and your idea will greatly influence the other. Learn to grow with your idea.

NATURE AND INSPIRATION

 

In our everyday lives, we tend to forget the intense connection we have with nature. Nature can be characterized with the ability to open up the mind to new ideas plus, stimulate and reawaken the senses. It does also help increase our energy levels, facilitate inner healing and strengthen the spirit. 

Finding some time off from a busy schedule or during your free time to go out and enjoy the beauty in nature can be refreshing. To have a ultimate experience, you can try meditation so as to clear the mind in order to create new inspiration.

You can either meditate with you eyes open or closed. Here is a guide for an amazing experience:

Eyes Closed

• Find a comfy position sitting or lying down.
• Start with a few deep breaths to help you relax.
• Close your eyes and be conscious to the sensations of the present moment without attempting to change anything. Notice the reactions going through your mind and the overwhelming emotions.
• Go on for about a minute then expand your senses to the surroundings; the breeze, sun, sounds and anything else that comes to your attention.
• In case your mind wanders bring it back gently to the experience of the nature.
• While meditating you will notice where your attention is drawn or you may choose to focus on one experience; for instance if it's a sound, just focus on the quality. Do not label it in your mind.

Eyes Open

It can be done while standing, sitting or walking. The main aim is to bring full attention to the surroundings. If you notice anything fascinating, do not label or become too mentality involved.

Thoughts will start forming - “Oh, that is a beautiful bird. What species is it?” but do not let them overpower you. Let them go. Experience all your surroundings without losing your focus.

By following meditation you will enjoy nature in a more energizing and refreshing way. Once you make it a routine by trying the process of mindfulness you will attain new sources of inspiration and get to appreciate nature as a whole.

A FALL TO SAVOUR

I stare up at the sky,
Notwithstanding what seems like an empty world,
With so little to digest,
Hold and cling on to,
Yet nothing captivating is on sight,
To my dismay I lament,
Hope crushing as reality dawns,
All feeble as the last hint,
To curve a smile upon my wannabe-wrinkled face, 
Scatters to pieces,
In a daze I search for an escape,
To circumnavigate what feels like an eternity,
Shanghai and perhaps alter my destiny,
If only it wasn't a mere wish,
For my own weight is hard to contain,
Knees shaky,
Losing their old energetic peculiarity.
And as I crush down,
It dawns on me that perhaps a good fall,
Is all I need,
To realize where I stand,
A thought I greatly savour.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Success is a desire that comes with a price. It takes dedication to get to the top. Success can't be attained overnight but by working hard. You also need to start somewhere in order to get to the top.

I have compiled some tips to guide you:

(i) Be new and different

Come up with new ideas. Avoid being the same as every Tom, Dick and Harry. It's hard to be successful if you are not courageous enough to start something new or do it in a different way.

(ii) Ignore negative advice
Focus on what you do and avoid negative advice. Don't just do the things people tell you to. You are the best and amazing in whatever your doing.

(iii) Love what you do
Derive pleasure and don't view whatever you do as a punishment or burden. Be passionate and love what you do, you will eventually succeed.

(iv) Embrace failure
If you fear failure, you can never start anything. Success is only for someone who isn't afraid of failing. View failure as your partner to success.

(v) Be content with what you have
Sometimes being over ambitious can inhibit success. Focus all the attention on what you have. It's the little things that ultimately, become powerful because they are done to perfection.

(vi) Be remarkable and add value
Put all your effort and dedication in whatever you do. That's the way to be the best. It helps create closer relationships and personal growth. Ensure everything you do adds value to someone.

(vii) Resilience
Never quit because you have encountered difficulties. Persist and move a step closer to your dream. Always keep your goal in mind.

(viii) Be the first
Create a path for others to follow. Be the first and not the second.

(ix) Do it now
Don't sit there waiting for the best moment to start. Make use of your ideas by starting now.