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If I look at the masses, I will never act. If I look at the one, I will.
Mother Theresa was referring to the masses of people she cared for during her life with the above quote. But the wisdom in the quote can apply to many situations. I often apply this principle when working on something big.
Whether you’re looking to improve the lives of a specific group of individuals like the poor, the sick, elderly, oppressed, vulnerable or working on a complex personal goal,
or your goal is to create a team that’s on page and working together for a common purpose or negotiating rules of engagement between several groups with varying needs,
or you’re tackling a project like constructing a building, planting or harvesting a crop, renovating your house or designing and implementing a functional system,
you can very easily become overwhelmed if you digest it all in one gulp. When an individual looks at the entirety of a cause, project, or goal, they can become swallowed up and paralyzed by the enormity of it all.
So it really does make sense to break it down into smaller, chewable pieces.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
I have re-read this post and it is deeply inspiring. One person at a time … that is all it takes. Thanks Diana.
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Aww thanks. So sweet of you to say Elizabeth. ❤
Diana xo
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Totally agree Diana it does get stressful if we think of the bigger job at hand. So breaking it down to manageable moments helps heaps!
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Yes. It. Does. Thanks Kath! ❤
Diana xo
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This meant a lot to me today – facing some changes in my life.
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Glad to hear it, I know you’ll face them head on and come out on top. ❤
Diana xo
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Absolutely right Diana ❤
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Vielen Dank Ute! ❤
Diana xo
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Love the way you break it down for us, Diana! ❤
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I would think that in your line of work, you’re amazing at breaking it down Ann! ❤
Diana xo
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wow. excellent post
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Thank you very much! ❤
Diana xo
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This is a constant lesson to learn and relearn Diana. Thank you .
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(smiling) I think so too Colleen. ❤
Diana xo
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Most things are better if you break them down and stop trying to take it all in at once
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So very true Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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Reminds me of the saying.. “an inch by inch is a cinch; yard by yard is hard.” Or something like that. Thank you for the reminder– good philosophy.
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I remember hearing that saying Lisa – thanks for sharing it here. ❤
Diana xo
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Like writing a book. Concentrating on one sentence or one paragraph at a time will get you there. Thanks, Diana. ❤
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Still happily waiting for your sequel Jennifer! ❤
Diana xo
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Good to know! I’m starting my third on November 1st – all new story, all new characters. 🙂
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Wow – enjoy!
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So true and this has worked for me with all my projects and goals Diana 🙏🏻
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And I find you get to have many mini celebrations of accomplishment along the way Karen. ❤
Diana xo
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Love it Diana 💛
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Thanks Val! ♡
Diana xo
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Wisdom. Thank you for sharing it, Diana.
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You’re welcome and thank you Russ! ❤
Diana xo
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Every structure is built brick by brick, every relationship is built word by word and every life is built deed by deed.
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A wonderful way to put it – thank you! ❤
Diana xo
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Great advice..:)
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Thanks George, it does take the pressure off! ❤
Diana xo
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Such great insight Diana! thanks.
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Thanks Louise, I know you do this kind of thing all the time in your work! ❤
Diana xo
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I love this post Diana. AndX
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Glad to hear it! ❤
Diana xo
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