Suzanne Weyn wrote one of my favorite quotes in the book Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. Dustin Hoffman says the words in the movie Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium: “Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.”
Some thoughts are simply mind boggling, mind expanding. That quote is one of them. It makes me contemplate what I should be doing to properly celebrate and honor my life. Am I truly living life to the fullest? Am I making a difference in the world?
“Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.” What a great thought for both athletes and non-athletes. It really puts things into perspective, doesn’t it?
Dustin Hoffman says the words in this scene from the movie:
This video captures the essence of the quote. It’s a 12-year-old pianist who learned to play “Night Time” by ear after watching Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium four times.
“Your Life Is an Occasion” Word-Art Freebie
Harriet says
What a cute post.
Stopping by from over 40 to say hello.
Have a great day!
http://harrietandfriends.com/2010/08/cameron-diaz-is-dangerous/
Deb Chitwood says
Thanks so much, Harriet! Sorry I didn’t respond sooner. Your comment had disappeared into the wrong folder. I’m on my way over to visit you now. Have a great weekend!
BLOGitse says
I can play only by ear…
Have a great weekend!
Follow Friday 40 and over greetings from Casablanca, Morocco…
Deb Chitwood says
Thanks for your comment! That’s very impressive, though. I (and many others) can really only play piano by reading music. I hadn’t met someone from Morocco before – what fun getting to know you! Have a wonderful weekend!
Susieqtpies says
Hiya! Stopping in from the Follow Friday 40 and over blog hop.
It is so fun looking around and finding new followers! I’m following you on facebook!
Susieqtpies at Scraps of Life
http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2010/09/follow-friday-link-up-and-blog-hops.html
Deb Chitwood says
Thanks for following me! I’m on my way to visit your blog now!