Pull Yourself Up by the Bootstraps and Keep Good Going
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When I saw the My Uncle’s Gift video above, that is part of New York Life's Keep Good Going campaign, I knew I wanted to share a bit about the inspiration that comes from my family, and has made a difference in the way I live my life. That simple phrase uttered by my mom over and over throughout my life gave me the strength to understand I could overcome anything that might come my way. It meant I couldn't have pity parties, there was no time to sit and worry, action had to be taken, and being strong and moving on was the only option. That is what I have done. Whether my mom knows it or not, that one phrase has turned me into a strong woman who has overcome more than her fair share of hardships, but the key is that I did overcome them, and came out all the stronger for it.
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Such a good phrase and I totally agree you have to just keep going sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThis is the story of my life! The key is to not give up.
ReplyDeleteNo matter what we always gotta keep going, sometimes it is hard but in the end the sun does shine again!!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great mantra to live by.
ReplyDeleteI love this phrase. My mom use to say, get back on that horse and ride it. I am glad that you have this solid and good memory from your mom.
ReplyDeleteI use "just power through it", but it means the same thing.
ReplyDeleteThose are great to words to live by! This is the same type of philosophy my mom has taught me, as well. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great phrase and so very, very true, I think its great that your teaching your boys that!
ReplyDeleteHaving my grandparents immigrate to Canada from post World War II Germany with nothing in their pockets and only the clothes on their back, knowing no English and working their butts off to provide their children a better life and a future for the next generation always is inspiring to me to keep going when I think times are tough for me (even though in comparison it's nowhere near tough!).
ReplyDeleteIt can be tough, but you have to keep charging ahead. Giving up isn't an option when you have a family, for me anyways.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is my everything and I always keep pulling up my bootstraps for her. In life we face challenges, but we can't lay down.~Toni~
ReplyDeleteWhat a great phrase. I can see why your mom believed in it and shared it with you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a true phrase. If we allow life to get us down, we will never truly experience life the way it is intended.
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