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“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Christopher Robin to Pooh” ~ A. A. Milne, creator of Winnie the Pooh
Lance writes stories from his heart, aiming to inspire and motivate, as you align more fully with YOUR true peak. When he’s not here, you can find him hanging out with his family, riding a bike, or just generally acting goofy.
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Ah, the wisdom of Pooh.
I used to love it when my Dad used to take us to Pooh Bridge, to play Pooh Sticks.
Timely thought of the day as I just finished reading “the tao of pooh” great stuff.….
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So true and so simple. Great thought for a (rainy in Boston) Sunday.
Hi Lance,
I saw you at Cath Lawson.
I like Pooh. I also read a book called The Tao Of Pooh — it’s sometimes in the humor section, but it’s actually a very good book on taoism.
Enjoy your weekend.
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@Dave — Pooh Bridge to play Pooh Sticks — fun!! I’ve played similar games with my kids, but without the bridge. It’s always fun to race those sticks!
@Chris — Zen to Fitness — Well, I haven’t heard of that book, but it sounds excellent. I’ll have to check it out!
@Stacey — Yes, I agree wholeheartedly to the truth behind this one. It’s all about having confidence in ourselves. A great thought for a (rainy in Wisconsin) Sunday…
@Akemi — That’s the second time today I’ve heard about the book “The Tao of Pooh”. I need to check it out! Thanks for the heads up (along with Chris).
these Sunday quotes are one my joys, Lanceman!
I hope you will allow me to include this in my next blog carnival, CelebraZine (Celebrate What’s Right in the World).
blessings to you and all you hold dear,
CG
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aww…a quote on the lighter side today! I love it! I can’t remember which pooh movie it was, but I cried. I get all gushy for pooh! I like to compare the hubby with Eyore!
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I love it! Thank you!
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Sounds like a great self-fulfilling prophecy to me!
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I have always loved this quote by Christopher Robin, and it’s something that every parent should say to their child. Imagine what the world would be like if everyone was taught to see their strengths and told that people have faith in them.
Thanks Lance. And I enjoyed your interview at MizFit.
Kelly
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Hi Lance,
I really like this picture of Pooh. It looks like he’s having a good time with the shells.
Everyone need a friend like Christopher Robin.
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@CG — I’m really glad you enjoy them! And, you are certainly welcome to include them in Celabrazine blog carnival — that’s awesome, thanks!!
@Annette — I have this feeling my wife would compare me to Eeyore too! I’m trying to be more like Tigger, though!
@Mark — Your welcome!
@Jean — I have to agree, it sure does! If we could all just live by that…
@Kelly — Yes! If we could all just pass this on to our children, what a magnificent gift we’d be giving them. Your thought here makes me wonder how well I’m doing at this with my own children…I’ll make sure they know!
@Ellen — Yep, I like the picture too. And, with friends like Christopher Robin, we’d all be a little more confident in our own abilities, wouldn’t we.
I love Winnie the Pooh!! So do my kids!
What a classic. What a great way to silence the negative voices inside our heads!
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I love Poo… I mean Pooh. I read “The Tao of Pooh” last year as well. It was good. (I did not like the “Te of Piglet,” however.
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Hi Lance,
That quote reminds me of what we should all be telling our children. Positive affirmations are SO important.
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A lovely thought to take into dream world tonight before I start a new week!
Thanks, Lance!
@Evelyn — Hey, I’m glad to hear it — he’s one pretty cool bear!
@Vered — If we’d all hear this more, it sure would help to silence the “I can’t’s” in our head. And just think where that could take us…
@Writer Dad — Ha! I know you love Poo, errr, Pooh!! Wow, another who has read the “Tao of Pooh”. Again, I’ve got to check it out. “The Te of Piglet” — first I’ve heard of this one (I had to look it up). I’ll stick to the first.…
@Barbara — What we should be telling them, and what we are telling them — sometimes two different things. I’m thinking now about what I tell my kids (both verbally and non-verbally). Does it portray the positive? I need to make sure it does…
@Linda — Happy dreams! And, with thoughts of Pooh Bear, you can’t go wrong!
Sure it’s a lovely sentiment and makes me stop and think too, but I can’t help but fret about that Pooh sat on the beach, a pebble beach at that, and wonder if his owner is around if it’s he’s been left or if he’s just been put there for the picture. Tell me he was OK and went home to his cosy place on the end of someone’s bed …
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@Tara: Don’t be afraid – Pooh is okay. We had a very good time in NZ, and this year we both walked up to to top of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. He was in much better conditions then me – no problems with the height. Pooh is a strong bear – and I never would do things with him, he did’nt like. (Sorry for my english, I hope, you understand).
That’s a lovely quote — something we all should remember.
PS Glad I’m not the only one who has taken photos of a stuffed toy on holiday. If only I could post a picture of Grover posing at Vella Beach in northern New South Wales (Australia)…
Lance, I think Tara has been at the sugar again. Hehehe.
Last night I read “Grandpa Toad’s Secret” to my son, which ends w/ Grandpa Toad telling his grandson…“You were brave. You were smart. You were wonderful.” It’s nice to know many children’s books are spreading the same messages.
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Many folks self-judge way too much. They call it the “not enough syndrome.” These are some very wise words to live by. Knowing these things about yourself takes care of a lot of potential judgment.
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Awesome to contemplate on! No need for more words!
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@Tara — He’s ok…
@Glee Girl — Grover on the beach, that sounds lovely! I’d like to be taking the picture, because then I’d be at the beach!!
@Dave — I think I’ve reassured her that Pooh is ok!
@Stacey/CreateaBalance — That sounds like a very similar message, and one that bears repeating often (to kids AND adults)…
@Tom — Thanks, that’s a great point — not enough syndrome. We are more than we think we are — if we can only realize that…
@BC — Yes, I agree, thanks for stopping by!
awwww, I LOVE Pooh! That Christopher Robin was a pretty smart kid, wasn’t he?
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Great thought! We love Pooh in our house!
Thanks for your comment today. It was great reading how you play piano to feel uplifted. It is amazing how much power music really has.
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Winnie the Pooh is my favorite cartoon character. I used to have all of the characters as little bean babies. And I’m not talking when I was small, I’m talking until about a year ago when I finally gave them to my niece. The One Hundred Acre Wood looks like the funnest plays on earth! And everything they say is so innocent but so full of wisdom at the same time
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@Workout Mommy — Christopher Robin is smart, Pooh is cute — how can you go wrong!!
@Glen — I’ll check things out on this end and see if anything is going on, thanks for the heads up.
@Munchkins and Music — Winnie the Pooh is great. Unfortunately all of our kids have “outgrown” him…so I don’t hear many Pooh stories anymore. So this was fun. And, yes I find music to be very uplifting — thanks for sharing your insights on music!
@Marelisa — I’m recalling some of them now in my head. They were great stories. Like I said to Munchkins and Music, our kids have all outgrown Winnie the Pooh. And he was a great bear, especially with all his friends. Great stories. I’m sure your niece appreciates those beanie babies now. That’s a nice way to keep them alive in your heart.
Having someone have faith in us makes a huge difference, doesn’t it! Thanks Lance.
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I think this quote is something we all need to keep in our back pockets. It works so well for most everything!
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@Robin — When someone believes in us, that is such a huge thing! What confidence it gives us!
@Jenny — This is great — Christopher Robin was a pretty smart cookie! A good one to keep handy…
Hello Lance..
I liked this particular “Sunday Thought” so much I had to feature in the latest CelebraZine (Celebrate What’s Right in the World) http://kathmandau.blogspot.com/2009/02/celebrazine-11feb09.html
blessings to you and all you hold dear,
CG
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@Tara: Don’t be afraid — Pooh is okay. We had a very good time in NZ, and this year we both walked up to to top of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. He was in much better conditions then me — no problems with the height. Pooh is a strong bear — and I never would do things with him, he did’nt like. (Sorry for my english, I hope, you understand).