Has Anything Really Changed? - Thursday's MotivateUs Quote of the Day

Published: Thu, 02/07/19

Hi ,

It's Thursday,

February 6, 2019.

people on a hill at either sunrise or sunset

Quote:

"There are so many negatives in our society. To be on the cover of a magazine these days, you have to have been through drug rehab three times. What message is this giving to young people? But there are positives in our society and I try to surround myself with good-natured, positive people."
--- Mary Lou Retton

Mary Lou Retton was the golden child of the 1984 Team USA Olympics who broke all kinds of records and became the first American woman to win a gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics. Her story is not what you think is. Be sure to look her up on the internet.

She was also the first woman to be on a box of Wheaties.

I've had this quote on MotivateUs.com since 2003.

Can you see how things are still the same - even after all these years? We need to highlight the positive aspects of our society so much more than we have been.

You don't have to be a world class athlete. You have to be a world class person. Yes you will falter many, many times - but you get back up and try it again. Look for the good in people, it's there usually right in front of your eyes yet somehow overlooked. Don't forget - there are a lot of us in the world who are good, who are doing the right things and yes - it matters!

Today is your day - pat yourself on the back for making it this far. I'm sure you've had hardships and heartaches you never thought you would get through but you did and you are an inspiration to many and you might not even know it.

Be gentle and less critical of yourself and others. They are just trying to make it too.

Sending blessings and love for a good day,

Marlene

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