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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 ~
elizabeth2560 said:
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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dianasschwenk said:
Aww thanks. So sweet of you to say Elizabeth. ❤
Diana xo
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Minuscule Moments said:
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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dianasschwenk said:
Yes. It. Does. Thanks Kath! ❤
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
This meant a lot to me today – facing some changes in my life.
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dianasschwenk said:
Glad to hear it, I know you’ll face them head on and come out on top. ❤
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
Absolutely right Diana ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Vielen Dank Ute! ❤
Diana xo
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Ann Koplow said:
Love the way you break it down for us, Diana! ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
I would think that in your line of work, you’re amazing at breaking it down Ann! ❤
Diana xo
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sedge808 said:
wow. excellent post
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you very much! ❤
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
This is a constant lesson to learn and relearn Diana. Thank you .
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dianasschwenk said:
(smiling) I think so too Colleen. ❤
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
Most things are better if you break them down and stop trying to take it all in at once
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dianasschwenk said:
So very true Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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cyclingrandma said:
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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dianasschwenk said:
I remember hearing that saying Lisa – thanks for sharing it here. ❤
Diana xo
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Jennifer Kelland Perry said:
Like writing a book. Concentrating on one sentence or one paragraph at a time will get you there. Thanks, Diana. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Still happily waiting for your sequel Jennifer! ❤
Diana xo
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Jennifer Kelland Perry said:
Good to know! I’m starting my third on November 1st – all new story, all new characters. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Wow – enjoy!
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Healing Grief said:
So true and this has worked for me with all my projects and goals Diana 🙏🏻
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dianasschwenk said:
And I find you get to have many mini celebrations of accomplishment along the way Karen. ❤
Diana xo
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Val Boyko said:
Love it Diana 💛
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Val! ♡
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
Wisdom. Thank you for sharing it, Diana.
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dianasschwenk said:
You’re welcome and thank you Russ! ❤
Diana xo
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A Simple Village Undertaker said:
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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dianasschwenk said:
A wonderful way to put it – thank you! ❤
Diana xo
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George said:
Great advice..:)
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks George, it does take the pressure off! ❤
Diana xo
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Louise Gallagher said:
Such great insight Diana! thanks.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Louise, I know you do this kind of thing all the time in your work! ❤
Diana xo
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addict2016 said:
I love this post Diana. AndX
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dianasschwenk said:
Glad to hear it! ❤
Diana xo
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