Insightful Quotes from Mr. Rogers
Did you ever grow anything in the garden of your mind?ย
This video, created by PBS Digital Studio, brought a huge wave of memories for me and really started me thinking about inspiration and imagination.
Millions of children were inspired by Fred Rogers to use their imagination, to imagine beyond what they see and to grow. His patience in explaining things, asking questions and giving us permission to be afraid spoke directly to each tiny viewer as he looked right into the camera. Fred Rogers broke ground in television and helped a nation go places they had never been before.
Starting off each show with the wonderful theme song “Won't You Be My Neighbor” and changing into his sneakers and cardigan, Mr. Rogers provided continuity with his simple, quiet messages perfectly crafted for his young audiences. How many of you remember sitting in front of your television set watching Mr. Rogers?
This beautiful video truly touched my heart and I hope you enjoy it as well. I have compiled some quotes by Mr. Rogers โ I hope he brings you some inspiration today!
1. โOften when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else.โ
2. โForgiveness is a strange thing. It can sometimes be easier to forgive our enemies than our friends. It can be hardest of all to forgive people we love. Like all of life's important coping skills, the ability to forgive and the capacity to let go of resentments most likely take root very early in our lives.โ
3. โLove and trust, in the space between whatโs said and whatโs heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world.โ
4. โThe child is in me still and sometimes not so still.โ
5. โDiscovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetimeโs work, but itโs worth the effort.โ
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6. โKnowing that we can be loved exactly as we are what gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.โ
7. โI don't think anyone can grow unless he's loved exactly as he is now, appreciated for what he is rather than what he will be.โ
8. โThere are three ways to ultimate success:
The first way is to be kind.
The second way is to be kind.
The third way is to be kind.โ
9. โFeeling good about ourselves is essential in our being able to love others.โ
10. โLove isn't a state of perfect caring. It is an active noun like struggle. To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.โ
11. โTry your best to make goodness attractive. That's one of the toughest assignments you'll ever be given.โ
12. โThe connections we make in the course of a life–maybe that's what heaven is.โ
What lessons do you remember from Mr. Rogers and his wonderful neighborhood? Share with me and let's celebrate a wonderful man and his life's work.
The post originally published at 12 Most.
ย Featured image courtesy of Peg Fitzpatrick.
