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Motivation Mondays: UNITY

01/08/2016
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“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” Mattie Stepanek

Motivation Mondays: UNITY - Begins with us...

Motivation Mondays: UNITY – Begins with us…


Queen Latifah – U.N.I.T.Y.

In morals, theosophy builds its teachings on unity, seeing in each form the expression of a common life, and therefore the fact that what injures one injures all. To do evil i.e., to throw poison into the life-blood of humanity, is a crime against the unity. Annie Besant

 

What does UNITY mean to you? With the Summer Olympics in Rio, Friendship Day,  Sisters Day, and International Forgiveness Day around the corner, I can’t help but think about the power and importance of Unity. Unity takes a strong team, a strong family, and a strong nation. When we work together to achieve a community or team goal, the unity we develop and share carries into our lives and our interactions with others. Some folks like to believe the self-made man is a powerful idea, but it is merely a concept used by people who have forgotten that no one can create success in a vacuum. We need the support of people who believe in our vision and are ready, willing, and able to help us achieve it. We see moments of unity in our everyday lives. We look for our families, and they help us clean up; that is unity. When we help a co-worker finish a task to meet a deadline, that is unity. When we help a stranger in need and follow up with calls to friends/family who are ailing, that is unity. All the service providers who work behind the scenes to make our travel, shopping, health, and even family experiences smooth and bearable do their work to make each of us feel the unity and comfort we feel when we visit a particular location.

In the same way, we can develop a spirit of unity in our interactions with others by serving those in need, staying involved in our communities, and expressing gratitude for what we have accomplished. Last Sunday, my pastor said something that resonated with my spirit. He said that we need to develop a spirit of daily gratitude. If we commit to expressing gratitude for 3 good things in our lives every day, we will see a shift in our interactions and mindset. Are you expressive and grateful for the support others give you? Are you a team-player who includes others and sings their praises? We can all find a path to that gateway and start appreciating the common unity we all share in this world. Frankly, unity and love sustain our planet and keep us committed to improving the lot of the world in need. Without a spirit of unity, we can’t achieve much. We need the synergy that comes from collaboration and teamwork to get things done.

A STORY: UNITY IN FRIENDSHIP
A long time ago in China, there were two friends: one who played the harp skilfully and one who listened skilfully. When the one played or sang about a mountain, the other would say: “I can see the mountain before us.” When the one played about water, the listener would exclaim: “Here is the running stream!”
But the listener fell sick and died. The first friend cut the strings of his harp and never played again. Since then, cutting harp strings has always been a sign of intimate friendship. Source: Zen Flesh, Zen Bones

 

“Where there is unity there is always victory.” Publilius Syrus

Motivation Mondays: UNITY - Begins with us...

Motivation Mondays: UNITY – Begins with us…

I’ve always seen the Olympics as a place where you could act out your differences on the athletic field with a sense of sportsmanship and fairness and mutual respect. Andrew Young
We talk a lot about hope, helping, and teamwork. Our whole message is that we are more powerful together. Victoria Osteen

Do you know how UNITY operates in this World? It operates through the effort we make to help others and the actions we take to stop the negative change in the world around us. When we embrace others where they are and stop casting stones, we begin to see the humanity inside of them, and that light shines on us too. Whenever I find myself viewing the world and my fellow humans through a narrow, dark lens, it affects me too. As the stories I share above and below can confirm, we can rise above our own small needs to become expansive and inclusive of others. When we develop a team vision, it blossoms in a way that benefits us and those around us. Try it. Instead of making assumptions about each other in the first meeting, try viewing the other person as a member of your team. View them through the lens of brotherhood/sisterhood and then connect with them from that place and see what transpires. Will you try it? Sure, there are times we don’t feel like it, but we can try it from time to time.

This morning, at my local Bed, Bath & Beyond, an elderly lady waved me over to help her. I wasn’t sure what she needed, but I approached her anyway. She explained that because she had broken her wrist in a recent fall, she was having a hard time putting her car in the right gear. She wanted me to back her car out of the tight spot in the parking lot, and I gladly complied. It was a tight fit because, being a petite lady, she had her seat close to the steering wheel. I helped her; she thanked me, and we both left the lot feeling good about the exchange. In that moment, we were united in our shared humanity and our common desire to accomplish a task. We can bring the same Motivation to all we do for our loved ones and for strangers too. It takes a willingness to see others as team members who aid our success, not just competitors who want to destroy us. We can develop this expansive vision even as we work to win our gold medals and celebrate our victories… Give that approach a try and see how much of a shift you will experience in achieving your daily goals.

A STORY: UNITY IN UNDERSTANDING
The Zen Master Hoshin lived in China for many years. Then he returned to northeastern Japan, where he taught his disciples. When he was getting very old, he told them a story he had heard in China.
This is the story: One year on the twenty-fifth of December, Tokufu, who was very old, said to his disciples: “I am not going to be alive next year, so you fellows should treat me well this year.”
The pupils thought he was joking, but since he was a great-hearted teacher, each of them, in turn, treated him to a feast on succeeding days of the departing year. On the eve of the new year, Tokufu concluded: “You have been good to me. I shall leave tomorrow afternoon when the snow has stopped.”
The disciples laughed, thinking he was aging and talking nonsense since the night was clear and without snow. But at midnight snow began to fall, and the next day they did not find their teacher about. They went to the meditation hall. There he had passed on.
Hoshin, who related this story, told his disciples: “It is not necessary for a Zen master to predict his passing, but if he really wishes to do so, he can.”
“Can you?” someone asked.
“Yes,” answered Hoshin. “I will show you what I can do seven days from now.” None of the disciples believed him, and most of them had even forgotten the conversation when Hoshin called them together.
“Seven days ago,” he remarked, “I said I was going to leave you. It is customary to write a farewell poem, but I am neither a poet nor a calligrapher. Let one of you inscribe my last words.”
His followers thought he was joking, but one of them started to write.
“Are you ready?” Hoshin asked.
“Yes, sir,” replied the writer. Hoshin dictated:
I came from brilliancy
And return to brilliancy.
What is this? This line was written one line short of the customary four, so the disciple said: “Master, we are one line short.” Hoshin, with the roar of a conquering lion, shouted “Kaa!” and was gone. Source: Zen Stories

 

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JULY
07/04 –  1 Canada Day,  4 Independence Day – July 4th, 4 New Moon
07/11 –  11 World Population Day, 14 Bastille Day
07/18 –  18 Nelson Mandela Day
07/25 –  25  Thread the Needle Day,  30 International Friendship Day & Anti-Trafficking Day

AUGUST
08/01 –  2 New Moon, 5 Summer Olympics begin in Rio, 07 Friendship Day & Sisters Day, 07 International Forgiveness Day
08/08 – 08 Peace Festival, 09 Book Lover’s Day, 09 World Indigenous Peoples Day, 12 International Youth Day, 13 International Lefthanders Day, 14 Tisha B’av
08/15 –  15 Assumption of Mary, 15 National Relaxation Day, 18 Full Moon, 18 Bad Poetry Day, 19 Nat’l Aviation Day &
World Humanitarian Day
07/22 –  22 Be An Angel Day, 22 National Tooth Fairy Day, 26 National Dog Day, 26 Women’s Equality Day, 27 Global Forgiveness Day
07/29 –  29 National Heroes’ Day, 29 More Herbs, Less Salt Day, 30 Toasted Marshmallow Day

 

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“Even if a unity of faith is not possible, a unity of love is.” Hans Urs von Balthasar

Motivation Mondays: UNITY - Begins with us...

Motivation Mondays: UNITY – Begins with us…

You don’t get unity by ignoring the questions that have to be faced. Jay Weatherill
The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety. Felix Mendelssohn

 

How can we work to develop a spirit of unity in all we do? Start where you are. Offer help without judgment. See the greatness in others and lift them. Take a chance on life and be grateful. When we consider that planet Earth is sustained by the unity between the seasons, people, nature, animals, cultures, and all forms of energy that keep it going, we can begin to understand the richness of our presence on this planet. From the time we take our first breath at birth to the day we take our last breath in death, we are in constant contact with others who assist us and help us complete actions we take to complete even ordinary tasks. If we can take a moment to show our appreciation for everything/everyone in our lives, and see the helpful connections that make our lives easy, we will understand the importance of developing a spirit of unity globally. But it must come from ALL of us. When people feel disenfranchised, disconnected, and fragmented in the communities they inhabit, it is hard to see the value in unity. But we must take that leap for ourcommunity’sy survival and for global peace. 

A STORY: Snowflakes
“Tell me the value of a snowflake,” a coal-mouse asked a wild dove.
“Nothing more than nothing,” was the answer.
“In that case, I must tell you a marvelous story,” the coal-mouse said.
“I sat on the branch of a fir, close to its trunk, when it began to snow – not heavily, not in a raging blizzard – no, just like a dream, without a sound and without any violence. Since I did not have anything better to do, I counted the snowflakes settling on the twigs and needles of my branch. Their number was exactly 3,741,952. When the 3,741,953rd dropped onto the branch – nothing more than nothing, as you say – the branch broke off.”
Having said that, the coal-mouse flew away. Source: Zen Stories

 

Have a productive, unity-rich, inspired, and gratitude-filled happy week ahead!

 

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Elizabeth Obih-Frank
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  1. joyroses13 permalink
    01/08/2016 3:00 pm

    Enjoyed your stories! Unity is so important. How nice to help out the elderly lady in the parking lot! I hate backing out of tight spaces!

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  2. Kathy permalink
    01/08/2016 6:09 pm

    I thought this was a wonderful post. I never really thought about unity. I think it’s great to be able to help others out and you feel great about yourself after. With all that’s been going on lately, it’s important to help everyone out.

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  3. momknowsbest15 permalink
    01/08/2016 8:36 pm

    I so agree that we need to so appreciation to others. I will start with my husband first.

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  4. Lucid Gypsy permalink
    01/08/2016 10:45 pm

    The people of our planet MUST unite to survive.

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    • Eliz@MirthandMotivation permalink*
      19/09/2016 10:33 am

      It is imperative.

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      • Annie permalink
        19/09/2016 11:46 am

        ‘United we stand….’ we need a leader who has a sole goal : UNITE. But we must also have an electorate who will drop petty differences at the door!

  5. Cindy Ingalls permalink
    01/08/2016 8:11 pm

    We could all use a little unity in our lives these days. Coming together for a good cause or just to spend some quality time with a friend can open your eyes.

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  6. mrpossible11 permalink
    01/08/2016 11:28 pm

    Elizabeth I always adore your write-up. Nothing else makes the world a living place if not unity. Everything can be achieved if there is Unity. Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece of work

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  7. Ashley Jacksonville Photographer permalink
    01/08/2016 8:35 pm

    It reminds me of the quote “United we stand, divided we fall.” I cant think of who said it but it seems fitting.

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  8. Liz Mays permalink
    01/08/2016 8:58 pm

    I definitely think it’s important to work together. A lot of big tasks can’t be accomplished alone.

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  9. Terri Ramsey Beavers permalink
    02/08/2016 12:53 am

    I think it was really sweet of you to back up the car of a stranger. We need more unity in our world, that’s for sure, and compassion.

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  10. Vyjay Rao permalink
    02/08/2016 12:59 am

    The world would be a better place if all its people united as one putting all differences of caste, colour, creed, religion aside.

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  11. cre8tone kylie permalink
    02/08/2016 1:28 am

    Unity is very powerful.. Many things can be done if we unite.. But it’s pretty hard to get everyone to the state of unity..

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  12. Karlyn Cruz permalink
    02/08/2016 1:29 am

    Unity is very powerful, if we all become united in one goal then our world will be more peaceful to live with.

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  13. Ivan Jose permalink
    02/08/2016 1:34 am

    I do enjoy reading your inspiring posts. Motivation Mondays are great for jump-starting the week.

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  14. LinsFood permalink
    02/08/2016 1:48 am

    Wow, what an amazing post! Unity and appreciation! I love the idea of being grateful for 3 things everyday and the story of cutting harp strings is new to me.

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  15. Melanie Smith permalink
    01/08/2016 11:18 pm

    Unity is so important! This is a wonderful post! I enjoyed reading it.

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  16. Aseel Issa permalink
    01/08/2016 11:23 pm

    With everything that’s happening now around the world especially in my area and the Arab World, it’s hard to remember that we need to stick together in order to fight back and win.
    Thank you for reminding us.
    This article has come close to my heart, thanks for sharing.

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  17. Fashionable Librarian permalink
    02/08/2016 3:14 am

    Too often we underestimate the power of unity. Unity is indeed strength and we should embrace it more

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  18. Nikki Wayne permalink
    02/08/2016 3:18 am

    Unity is very important, especially at home with married couples. This is something that we should work on.

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  19. Ana De Jesus permalink
    02/08/2016 3:54 am

    I wish that more of the world cared about unity. The world would be a happier place but then again the world needs balance.

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  20. Rachel @ Coffee, Cake, Kids permalink
    02/08/2016 4:22 am

    It’s true that so much more can be achieved in people work together in unity! Thanks for sharing the positivity

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  21. Nikki Wayne permalink
    02/08/2016 4:29 am

    This is what we need for all the hatred that is happening around. I think being united with one another really makes the best from each of us.

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  22. Meg permalink
    02/08/2016 5:01 am

    YESS! We need to UNITE! Glad that all of these things are coming: Summer Olympics in Rio, Friendship Day, Sisters Day and International Forgiveness Day around the corner

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  23. Nicole Herose Cochingco - Escat permalink
    02/08/2016 6:22 am

    That story about two friends are really interesting. I can’t imagine my life without loyal friends. unity is a powerful tool to keep our relationship stronger.

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  24. Carol Cassara (@ccassara) permalink
    02/08/2016 6:39 am

    Yes, having a team vision is surely the ideal but we do fall short, as humans and as a society. But it really would make for a better world if we all acted as if unity were our mission.

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  25. Amy Jones permalink
    02/08/2016 6:57 am

    Beautiful post! Unity is one of the most powerful things is the world

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  26. Rosie Romance permalink
    02/08/2016 7:43 am

    Unity is very important in the world; if we make an effort for each other as well as ourselves, the world will be a more positive place.

    Rosie

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  27. lex permalink
    02/08/2016 8:03 am

    When I read anympost that concerna unity one thing comes to mind… the hungry kids on the street, i pray the world unites for their sake. Thanks for this post and for remireminding me of alot.

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  28. Eileen Mendoza Loya permalink
    02/08/2016 8:09 am

    Unity for me means a group of people moving forward to achieve a certain goal. I wish I could see more of this in our present time.

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  29. Nicole Haas Etolen permalink
    02/08/2016 8:21 am

    What a great post. Every one of us must know how to be kind to others and this is a simple step to unity.

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  30. Liz Mays permalink
    02/08/2016 8:22 am

    I especially liked the story of cutting the harp strings. That’s so sweet of you to help the woman in the parking lot!

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  31. soulsensecoaching permalink
    02/08/2016 10:16 am

    Your post reminds me of the concept of African Ubuntu. The Spirit of Ubuntu says you are who you are because of your interaction with the community around you, if the community thrives then you will thrive.

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  32. Nicolas Puegher permalink
    02/08/2016 10:20 am

    Wow, lots of motivational Mondays! You are awesome! I will try to follow your Monday posts 🙂

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  33. Annie @ It's just my life... permalink
    02/08/2016 8:00 am

    Thanks so much for the wishes of a productive, unity rich, inspired, and gratitude filled happy week. Hope your week is equally as amazing as I plan to help make mine.

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  34. monicastable permalink
    02/08/2016 11:07 am

    I love this! Teamwork is big in my world but unity is a much friendlier way to put it. What a lovely post.

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  35. debbiegilbey1 permalink
    02/08/2016 11:44 am

    Beautiful post and such a powerful message. Selfless acts like helping the lady with her car go a long way in unifying everyone together. I also wake the feel grateful for many things (even on bad days) The snowflake story has a lovely interprative message.

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  36. Neely (@Neelykins) permalink
    02/08/2016 12:55 pm

    To me unity is something our country is lacking. Hopefully it improves.

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  37. Ronnie Epsi permalink
    02/08/2016 2:05 pm

    With all the societal movement towards separation, we could all take a few words & inspiration from you regarding unity. We should strive to build and foster together, instead of finding ways to separate ourselves as a people.

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  38. 200 Saturdays until Paris permalink
    02/08/2016 2:09 pm

    I love the story at Bed, Bath and Beyond. I love hearing people helping people, even if it is something that seems so trivial. We all need to UNITE as human beings!

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  39. Robin Rue permalink
    02/08/2016 5:13 pm

    Unity is one of those things that unfortunately I feel like this world has forgotten and it is terribly sad that it’s come to that. Great post!

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  40. Dawn McAlexander permalink
    02/08/2016 2:48 pm

    Unity is what our country was founded upon. After all we are the UNITED States of America, right? We should all stand together against the evils of the world. That would be real unity.

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  41. Brandy permalink
    02/08/2016 5:22 pm

    Unity – something that I watch fade away yet in my own life I keep that close group of people who are just like this. Great article.

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  42. Claudette Esterine permalink
    02/08/2016 5:37 pm

    I loved the snippet about you and the lady who called you over to help her – that is unity and cooperation in action!

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  43. Michelle Gwynn Jones permalink
    02/08/2016 6:37 pm

    Its the little things that give me a feeling of unity and the instant bond you can have with someone over some small connection,

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  44. Agnes Dela Cruz permalink
    02/08/2016 6:44 pm

    Lending a hand to someone or to a group can help promote unity. I love how the topic was explained and gives highlight to it.

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  45. Erinn S permalink
    02/08/2016 10:53 pm

    With the Olympics it such a great time to have this discussion. It baffles me how divided we can be then sports or entertainment occurs and we all come together for minor reasons as opposed to the major ones

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  46. pjkuhn permalink
    02/08/2016 8:03 pm

    The story of the harp is such a touching story. What a great friendship. Life looks different when we have special friendships.

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  47. Wildish Jess permalink
    02/08/2016 11:53 pm

    Unity is so so important to have! Glad something like the Olympics can draw everyone together!

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  48. The 24-Hour Mommy (@the24hourmommy) permalink
    02/08/2016 9:39 pm

    I can imagine just how chaotic this world would be if there’s unity among men and women.

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  49. interiordesignsingaporesite permalink
    03/08/2016 1:03 am

    Such a interesting post, thank you so much

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  50. VanessaL permalink
    03/08/2016 2:19 am

    awww – i really enjoyed reading this- and how you helped that lady at bed bath and beyond 🙂 It beautiful to be able to trust others and live in unity like that!

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  51. Rachel Mouton permalink
    03/08/2016 3:26 am

    I love this! Unity is so important and it is all around us. It is up to us to embrace it and pour into the relationships that surround us in our communities and the world.

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  52. sparkofsouthernmoms permalink
    03/08/2016 5:27 am

    It seems you find unity in hard situations, family and sometimes in places of work. It is nice to see it sometimes you wonder how hard would it really be if people would set aside their differences and unite. Wouldn’t that be great?

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  53. Rose permalink
    03/08/2016 5:50 am

    Harp strings being cut is definitely a touching gesture. I love the advice at the end, especially to take the chance and be grateful. I am. 🙂

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  54. thetravelpockets permalink
    03/08/2016 5:57 am

    Unity is a powerful thing! I love it when my team at work just gets it and we all work well together. Just makes the work environment so much better! The story of the harp strings is pretty interesting!

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  55. lastchance3 permalink
    03/08/2016 6:06 am

    Awww, I’m just picturing that old lady and how long she must have been sitting in that parking lot. I’m sure you made her day and she was so grateful that you helped her.

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  56. Lisa Rios permalink
    03/08/2016 6:10 am

    Unity is the strength of any community & without unity the world can never move in a positive direction anytime. The pictures are simple yet beautiful to relate & that quote from Publilius Syrus is quiet awesome & true that victory is always on the cards when there is unity!

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  57. franckxethee permalink
    03/08/2016 7:11 am

    People need to be united now. We can really move faster if we go along in harmony.

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  58. Fred Hawson (@3xhcch) permalink
    03/08/2016 7:54 am

    I read with interest your legend about the two friends and their connection of the harp and listening. Cutting the harp strings means having a very close friendship. What a sad legend.

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  59. Kristen from The Road to Domestication permalink
    03/08/2016 8:21 am

    I sure wish there was more unity in our world. I think it would solve so many issues. And I love your Bed, Bath & Beyond story!

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  60. ivelisseprojectfour permalink
    03/08/2016 8:49 am

    Okay the figure with the two wooden people made me laugh. I remember when those were first becoming popular! lol

    Love,
    Ivelisse | CarnationDreams.com

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  61. Tiffany VanSickle permalink
    03/08/2016 9:17 am

    Unity is such a beautiful thing! We all need to come together and build more of it!

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  62. Jolina permalink
    03/08/2016 1:01 pm

    That’s very sweet of you to help that lady with her car 🙂 And I think that’s really what unity is – just getting along and treating each other like how you want to be treated.

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  63. Michelle permalink
    03/08/2016 10:49 am

    I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and I love the daily motivations you bring! Keep them coming! (:

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  64. The Walking Map permalink
    03/08/2016 11:29 am

    When I read the title of the post, it made me think of the Queen Latifah song from the early 90s!

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  65. Leke Awonuga permalink
    03/08/2016 12:09 pm

    Being in Unity is the essence of life. It’s no doubt it foster growth, bonding and love in all aspects of humanity regardless of the challenges, or race we belong or associated with. It pays to be united. As the saying goes, “United we stand, divided we fall”.

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  66. DecoPix (@TiinaTibs) permalink
    03/08/2016 1:50 pm

    Motivation Mondays sounds a really great idea and I think I need to start planning how to have my own motivation day.

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  67. Shannon Graham permalink
    03/08/2016 1:58 pm

    My dad always said, see a need fill a need. Unity is about being a neighbor to everyone around you.

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  68. Michele permalink
    03/08/2016 2:19 pm

    Unity–when one is united towards a common goal with at least one other. That is what it means to me and I think to you as well. Now if we could get all people to unite in friendship around the world and help one another–what a wonderful world it would be.

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  69. Jason Panuelos permalink
    03/08/2016 5:52 pm

    I’ve always been a firm believer that we can achieve things when we learn to work with others. Loved reading this 😀

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  70. shubhadabhide permalink
    03/08/2016 7:28 pm

    Unity is the very basis of our current and future existence. We all are so diverse but still the same heart and same species.

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  71. Kristina permalink
    03/08/2016 5:34 pm

    Unity is a strong and beautiful word. I see friendship and family. Even coming together as people. I haven’t seen that lately. Especially around the world. A lot of hurting and hate spreading and hoping the world can get better.

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  72. rochkirstin permalink
    03/08/2016 6:24 pm

    In every family, community, workplace, and relationship, there must be unity for people to stay together with harmony. It becomes a challenge to work with differences however we must learn to be committed to a certain goal so we can adjust and adapt with them in a cool manner.

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  73. susannabarbee permalink
    03/08/2016 6:40 pm

    What an inspiring post! Thank you for sharing the fable about the harp. I never knew the meaning of cutting harp strings. A beautiful post all around.

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  74. klg1982 permalink
    03/08/2016 6:46 pm

    Such beautiful and motivating photos. Just like always

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  75. Marielle Altenor permalink
    03/08/2016 6:52 pm

    I wish more people would realize that in numbers we are more powerful! L’Union fait la force!

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  76. Crystal Bowley Reagan permalink
    03/08/2016 9:21 pm

    I feel most connected to my community and the world at large when I am serving others. Considering the upcoming Olympics, it is a great time to be united.

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  77. thedealmatchmaker permalink
    04/08/2016 12:33 am

    I’ll be watching the summer olympics…. Unity is so powerful and will change the world

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  78. Happily Simple Mama (@simplemama2013) permalink
    04/08/2016 12:49 am

    I really believe that if everyone would take the time they waste in judging others and use it to improve on themselves their would be so much more unity among people. Time is so precious as is life and we only get one chance to help make a difference.

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  79. FX777 Classified Articles permalink
    04/08/2016 2:43 am

    Positive unity begets success and it enable to unite the team. Always, it unifies the inner sanctum of each member to do the right thing for the good of all. Fernando Lachica

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  80. sensubhadrika permalink
    04/08/2016 2:49 am

    This is a really lovely post. I used to work for an NGO back in India which deals with peace and working with the underpriviliged using stories. i have shared your post with them as well and It has been much appreciated . Thanks for the post.

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  81. Борка Шаула permalink
    04/08/2016 3:41 am

    Unity is very important. People need to support each other if we want peace. Thank you for reminding us! Lovely post

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  82. momi berlin permalink
    04/08/2016 5:23 am

    Unity may make the world a better place to live it. Unity brings love and care. Unity is love and care.

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  83. sveeteskapes permalink
    04/08/2016 9:19 am

    Totally agree! We can always achieve more and reach new heights when we are united and work together.
    xx, Kusum

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  84. Bhushavali permalink
    04/08/2016 2:43 pm

    The Chinese story is so heartening. My mom used to tell of a couple who loved each other so much that the man died of depression a couple months after the lady died of natural causes!!

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  85. lizellecruz permalink
    04/08/2016 11:51 am

    Unity is something we really need right now with all that is happening. Lovely post

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  86. wendy permalink
    04/08/2016 3:12 pm

    Just being motivated any day of the week is great but for me, Monday’s seem to be the worse. Thank you for posting this enlighting post to get me going!

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  87. Julie Syl Kalungi permalink
    04/08/2016 2:38 pm

    In life if we strive to be a better version of who we were yesterday, With an attitude of gratitude, always appreciating others where they are, then I reckon we would be considered good sports! A really deep article, one I would like to revisit 🙂 Thanks Eliza!

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  88. Amanda permalink
    04/08/2016 7:57 pm

    We have the ability to unite even if we do not have the same beliefs.

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  89. Sunshine Kelly permalink
    05/08/2016 1:53 am

    To me unity means togetherness in achieving same goals. We can’t live alone we have to work and corporate with others. That’s call for unity.

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  90. Melissa Bernardo permalink
    05/08/2016 12:35 pm

    I love all of the quotes on your post. Great post 🙂

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  91. Kathy Kenny Ngo permalink
    05/08/2016 12:57 pm

    Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved – I totally agree! Specially when you are working as a team. Teamwork is really important. Unity will keep your team working to achieve every task given to you.

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  92. Ayesha Heart permalink
    05/08/2016 2:06 pm

    Yay for another motivational post. Unity is the key to anything! Even if you’re smart, organized and the like and the people who surround you is opposite it’s just a waste and effortless. I so agree with you! Yeah start where you are and what you have!

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  93. RonRon permalink
    06/08/2016 11:28 am

    Your blog subject is just right for the Olympics. All about unity!

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  94. Tiffany Yong permalink
    06/08/2016 8:34 am

    I haven’t heard of the Chinese story of the harp and listener. From what I heard, cutting of the strings usually mean the end of a friendship. But it’s still an interesting story!

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  95. peace kairu permalink
    06/08/2016 1:56 pm

    made me really think about unity, its very true unity happens when we serve each other 🙂

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  96. Debonita @elegantlyfashionable permalink
    07/08/2016 9:28 am

    I hope everyone in the world reads your blog, it;s so motivational and if everyone thinks like you then the world would be so much better place to live. Salute!

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  97. Zwitsy permalink
    07/08/2016 5:40 pm

    Unity it what keeps us from being progressive. In the Philippines, this is what we are looking forward to working out, to be united against drugs. I just hope that we will achieve the goal of cleaning the country from this substance.

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  98. DecoPix (@TiinaTibs) permalink
    08/08/2016 10:47 am

    I need a Motivarion Monday! Now when the Olympics are on it’s a great time to think about unity and what we could do to become closer to one another and understand different cultures more.

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  99. Claudia Krusch permalink
    08/08/2016 7:42 pm

    I love your Motivation Mondays series! It inspires me to be positive and do more! Thanks!

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  100. Peachy A. permalink
    12/08/2016 5:49 am

    Unity for me means everyone supporting each other or everyone with a single goal.

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  101. Searcy permalink
    20/11/2019 5:32 am

    You are so right. Uniting is the best way for everyone to survive and thrive. Thanks for sharing.

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  102. Adriana permalink
    20/11/2019 5:58 am

    Unity is so important. I feel like we need more of it in this world.

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  103. mayurisjikoni permalink
    20/11/2019 7:07 am

    Unity is definitely strength. Unity is what is required for a better world. Strong unity builds a strong family, community ,town etc. However, for unity to work all must play their part.

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  104. Sonya Vajifdar permalink
    20/11/2019 8:55 am

    What a great and powerful message ! Please keep posting relevant information like this blog post !

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  105. TweenselMom (@TweenselMom) permalink
    20/11/2019 2:30 pm

    We all need some kind of motivation everyday so I’m just grateful about your blog, so many bits of pieces to help be inspired.

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  106. Julie Syl permalink
    20/11/2019 4:15 pm

    So agree with that.. Wonderful post and the quotes is so inspiring.. All we need is unity to make the world a much better place.

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  107. Joanna permalink
    21/11/2019 3:11 am

    There is a saying, that united we can change the world and make it a better place. Unity comes in different forms and shapes, comes in helping each other and in understanding one another.

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  108. Angela Ricardo Bethea permalink
    21/11/2019 4:35 am

    Unity is something we people should work on more. There are plenty of things we need to resolve and work together on to help the world become a better place. There are tons of things you can accomplish if each and everyone of us is united.

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  109. Aexis permalink
    21/11/2019 6:14 am

    Unity is an intersting concept and ideal, something our world nowadays is missing out on in a huge way. Thank you for this inspiration.

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  110. Erik the Hungry Traveller permalink
    21/11/2019 6:10 pm

    Ironically its one of the things the world seems to lack nowadays. Thanks for this post the topiv maybe simple but it definitely resonates loudly.

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  111. delhifundos2014 permalink
    21/11/2019 8:03 pm

    For me UNITE means helping and supporting each other in any situation.

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  112. Kiwi permalink
    21/11/2019 9:08 pm

    All of us as humans on this planet need to unite. The way we unite will bring unity for us all if we can just come together

    Reply

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