Theodor Seuss Geisel aka Dr. Seuss and his many lovely books are part of a lasting legacy for a reason. Despite their childish and playful trappings, there is real wisdom to be had within those colorful pages. In today's article, we're going to explore one of the great quotes attributed to this wild and wacky yet sentimental man. If you have a favorite Seuss quote or want to share a story of a childhood memory you have involving one of his books, we’d love to hear it! Give us a shout out on social or contact us today.
The Quote In Question: “Don’t Cry Because It’s Over. Smile Because It Happened.”
What does this quote mean to you? In general, it is about perspective and how changing the way you feel about something can be as easy as approaching it from a new or different angle. Have you ever had a situation that you improved by changing your perspective? In a world in which the only true constant is change, it helps to have this bit of wisdom in your back pocket. Things in our lives are changing quickly every day, which include relationships, careers, milestones, among many others. Learning how to appreciate what was is much better than mourning its end.
Choosing Gratitude Over Regret
As things come and go in our lives, we have a choice on how to remember them. Do we want to spend time and energy regretting what has passed, or do we want to feel joy for what we have experienced? While it seems like an easy choice on paper, you would be surprised at just how often people like to sit down in their own regret and embrace it, making themselves more miserable, when you could have changed that regret to gratitude and happiness. Instead of focusing on what’s gone, reflect on the joy and lessons the experience brought.
This Quote Applies To Good Things And Bad Things Equally, Which Has Its Own Power
A lot of the power within this quote comes from the fact that a gratitude mindset helps you appreciate the good things that have happened, but can also help you weather any storm that comes your way. Here’s a good way to look at it: all things in life are temporary, including hard times and struggles. Knowing this and focusing on this can help you really break through the proverbial clouds of despair you may be feeling in the moment. Yes, happy things come and go, but so do bad things, which is something in and of itself to be happy about!
Conclusion
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