It is easy to be swept away by some overwhelming feeling, so it's helpful to remember that any stressful feeling is like a compassionate alarm clock that says, "You're caught in the dream."
Byron KatieRead
Be grateful for luck. Pay the thunder no mind - listen to the birds. And don't hate nobody.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Appreciate the good fortune in life and focus on positivity rather than negativity.
This quote by Eubie Blake emphasizes the importance of gratitude for the fortunate moments in life while encouraging a positive outlook. Instead of dwelling on challenges or negativity, symbolized by 'thunder,' one should listen to the good, represented by 'the birds,' and nurture a spirit of kindness by avoiding hatred.
Themes
GratitudePositivityKindnessLuckPeace
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about overcoming obstacles, one might quote this to inspire positivity.
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