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“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.” ~ unattributed
There seems to be a dispute about whether or not this quote can be attributed to John Wesley or not.
In fact there’s a whole website dedicated to the quotes John Wesley did not say.
But who said it, doesn’t matter nearly as much to me as what the quote suggests.
Doing good.
Right now, using all the gifts at your disposal, no matter the circumstances.
No matter where you are, what time it is, who you are with and how much time you have left, is a worthy endeavor.
Not just when you’re at the top of your game; when all the pieces are falling into place.
But do good when your bottom’s falling out.
When you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Do good when you don’t want to; especially when you don’t want to.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
What good thing can you do right now?
stuffitellmysister said:
A challenge….but one that is worth taking. ♥
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dianasschwenk said:
Amen to that! ❤
Diana xo
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When in New Places said:
It’s such a beautiful reminder ~ a simple way to check that we’re going in the right direction. Do. Good. Always.
~ Andrea ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
and especially when you don’t want to.. ❤ which I'm sure you do all the time Andrea!
Diana xo
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bulldog said:
I love every quote and agree with every word you say…. just…. not always easy to do under all circumstances….
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dianasschwenk said:
Ain’t that the truth bulldog!
Diana xo
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jmgoyder said:
This is so true! Thank you Diana!
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Julie – keep spreading joy at the lodge – you’re amazing!
Diana xo
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Tracy Lee Karner said:
Yes, yes, yes! Do good, especially when you don’t want to.
We’re soul-sisters, I’m sure. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Tracy and yes between this and the love of good food, we are soul sisters! ❤
Diana xo
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earthriderjudyberman said:
Love this quote, Diana. When you help someone, even though your bottom is falling out, you’re bound to feel a whole lot better. Thanks for the uplifting thoughts. 😉
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Judy – I agree! ❤
Diana xo
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Eric Tonningsen said:
Not long ago, Diana, I had a mentor, a self-made entrepreneur success. He was (and still is) an intense and intelligent individual. In and with all of the comlexities he still deals with in the business world along with raising two young children, one of the most profound pieces of advice he shared with me was: “Do good things.” Period. That simple.
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dianasschwenk said:
Do good things. Period. I love that Eric – thanks for sharing your story. 😀
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
What a great post many people may not want to do what is right and good but would feel better about themselves if they did well that is my opinion
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dianasschwenk said:
I agree with your wise opinion Jo-Anne! 🙂
Diana xo
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Minuscule Moments said:
Lovely post. I try some days I fall short but I try. Have a great day Diana.
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dianasschwenk said:
I fall short some days too Kath. The important thing is to do better the next time, right? ❤
Diana xo
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Minuscule Moments said:
Right Diana hindsight is a something we all wish we had at times, we would do many things over I am sure of that.
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Healing Grief said:
Well reading your blogs is one way of feeling and doing good Diana! You have a open kind heart to all those who meet you.
Karen
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dianasschwenk said:
Aww shucks, Karen – thank you. ❤ The feeling is mutual.
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
Yes, I agree, Diana. Always do good, no matter what. I don’t see any reason of even doing if you’re not going to do good, truthfully.
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dianasschwenk said:
I don’t see any reason of even doing if you’re not going to do good, truthfully.
I love that statement Mark, an original Mark Bialczak quote!
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
It’s yours to share, Diana. 🙂 ❤ I love your book of quotes, you know that.
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dianasschwenk said:
😀 Thanks Mark!
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Val Boyko said:
Love this Diana. Doing good when your bottom is falling out … is so hard, but in doing so we find grace that will life us up once more 🙂
Val x
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dianasschwenk said:
That has been my experience too Val
Diana xo
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pattyalcala said:
This quote should be mandatory in every home. It is basically saying to care about others and act when they are in need. Be good to each other. Thanks for posting.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Patty and welcome to my blog! I just went over to yours to visit and look around and look forward to reading more from you!
Diana xo
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Wyrd Smythe said:
One of the greatest lines in political history: “[We do these things,] not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win.” ~~John F. Kennedy
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dianasschwenk said:
I love that line Smitty – JFK had so many great speeches!
Diana xo
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OnTheWay... said:
I hope that what I do is good, to give some reason out of this struggle. Thank you for reminding me that it might be possible. x
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dianasschwenk said:
Laura, look at all the young people you help! 🙂
Diana xo
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The Presents of Presence said:
Beautifully timed post for me. Thank you dear Diana! ♥
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Yvonne! ❤
Diana xo
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