Sparks from this book
This Is My Life
All 14 Sparks drawn from This Is My Life, in the order they appear in the book. Each one carries a walk-through.
Chapters 1–17
- 1But there are some that have found another way To make good use of their stay Here on earth. That see new paths to walk on And not those they've…
- 2Fix up the man in the mirror first, And don't make proving that everyone else is a sinner your quest.
- 2I was blown off course by the winds of change, But I learnt to change the direction of the sails To reach my destination nonetheless.
- 3In calmness of mind is greatness.
- 5Take away fear, And all you see is reality.
- 6When a person tries to discourage me It means that they are trying to tell me their version of reality, Trying to inform me of perceived consequences.
- 7Life teaches in rhythm, like verse.
- 7They say live it how you want to Or else someone else will. This is my life, and I will Live it.
- 8Fake friends are just attracted to the mysterious, But they disappear when they think they've "figured" you out. When they think they know what you…
- 11A narrow mind blinds you to life's beauty, Makes you see your world in black and white, With fixed opinions on what is wrong and what is right.
- 12Help other people to live, before they leave.
- 14The road does seem long before you embark on the journey, That's why I think the most difficult part is to start.
- 16Back then, they assumed the role of critics, But now, they are just mimics.
- 17Fear of failure is deceptive. Don't do it, you'll fail, it says. Courage is inceptive. It's where success starts.