My philosophy is: It’s none of my business what people say of me, and think of me. I am what I am, and I do what I do. I expect nothing, and accept everything. And it makes life so much easier.
— Anthony Hopkins
Credits: Portrait – geektyrant; Quote – Emotional Alegbra
Live & Learn 
A lesson for us all!
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Yes, there is…
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such a wonderful and simple philosophy and such a challenging way for many of us to live.
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Yes, and striving every day to do so against considerable headwinds…
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How do you get to that level of clarity and “centered ness,” that’s what I want to know….
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And many of us want to join you in that Quest.
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The skeptic in me loves this quote and longs to embrace such a philosophy, yet ponders this brilliant actor’s success with this philosophy given his battles with alcohol and depression. Yet, if in fact he’s got it now, then I am super-happy. I used to have a little plaque that said “blessed are those who expect nothing, for they shall not be disappointed”
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It makes complete sense to me that a recovering alcoholic and sufferer of clinical depression should come to this understanding. Clearly, he’s done his work—hard, soul-work—because this is what recovery looks like. He’s my hero.
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I don’t disagree…
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Nor do I…
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I didn’t realize he battled both. Interesting perspective he brings then…
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Such wise words. I suspect getting to this level of understanding and acceptance is a life long journey. I’m not quite there yet…….
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And, certainly nor am I. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Bright, shiny objects… and commented:
I am what I am — ego sum qui sum! Love that…
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Thanks for sharing Todd
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He’s sure a great actor.
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He is…
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Wise words to live by.
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They are Janet…
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Didn’t Popeye the sailor man said that?
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Something like that Perpetua:
” I yam what I yam and I yam what I yam that I yam / And I got a lotta muscle and I only gots one eye / And I’ll never hurt nobodys and I’ll never tell a lie / Top to me bottom and me bottom to me top / That’s the way it is ’til the day that I drop, what am I? / I yam what I yam.”
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See… he got it all from Popeye… 😆
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Wow, nice leap pal. 🙂
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Do you might if I hijack this post and quote your comment 😛
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Of course not. Do your thing
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Oh Popeye, you are my hero… says Olive. 😛
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Funny!
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Brilliant man. I love him.
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He is, me too.
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I’ve always liked him…
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Me too Susan. So authentic and passionate.
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Love.
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Me too!
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I love his acting and this philosophy – did you hear the symphony he composed?
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No Marianne. I did not.
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