Whether it is for the good or bad, the pandemic has affected everyone.
One of the good things that resulted from this pandemic for me is having extra time on hand due to the lockdown.
I started picking up my reading habit again and with this, I started collecting a bunch of quotes that I revisit whenever I feel like it.
Some of these quotes are motivating. While some are just simply relatable.
Here are 12 thought-provoking quotes I discovered while reading during the pandemic:
If I don’t try too hard today, at least I never need know if I would have been good enough. -The Cruel Prince
It really does hurt when you pour your soul into something you’re passionate about only for it to get tossed out the window by another. Not everything that you work hard for will come to fruition and I have had a hard time dealing with failure.
This quote inspired me to not beat myself over the things I cannot achieve and it is okay if I am not good enough at certain aspects of life.
Desire is an odd thing. As soon as it’s stated, it transmutes. If we receive golden thread, we desire the golden needle. -The Cruel Prince
During the pandemic, I was forced to find an income stream after my graduation, especially because times were hard for my family and I needed to sustain myself. As soon as I found a couple of freelance writing clients, I realised that this is a great way to make money.
With that said, I tried finding more clients and before I knew it, I had a handful of clients to manage with only 24 hours a day, this became very stressful and I neglected my wellbeing.
This quote made me realise, humans have desires – to be more, to do more, but we should always take a step back and prioritize our wellbeing first.
Ironic, wasn’t it, that I—a girl who always wanted to make her own choice—now for nothing more than to surrender to fate? – Six Crimson Cranes
This quote really resonated with me because I am someone who gets anxious when things go out of my control or are not according to my plan.
The pandemic has made me realise that no matter how much I plan, there are just some things that are not within my control. Sometimes you have to make the best out of the situation instead of trying to control it.
Our lives are the only real thing we have, our only coin. We get to buy what we want with them. –The Cruel Prince
This quote hit me REAL HARD. We chase money all the time, but honestly, what is money without our bodies? It is this brain and body that allows me to wake up every day and live my life.
This life is my only coin and if there’s one thing the pandemic has taught us, it is too take care of our lives – they’re precious. I struggle with taking care of myself, this quote was a good reminder.
Food feeds the belly, thoughts feed the mind, but love is what feeds the heart. -Six Crimson Cranes
Although I read this book recently, this quote reminded me of the time I lived alone with strangers I barely knew. I felt lonely. I was blessed with creative freedom and had an income source, but love is what feeds the heart.
It is truly hard to feel loved when you are left alone. After all, no man is an island.
We should appreciate the flower, regardless of its roots. -Daughter of The Moon Goddess
In difficult times, many of us tend to wish we come from different family backgrounds, cultures or even different countries. But it is not where you are from but who you choose to become.
What could I become if I stopped worrying about death, about pain, about anything? If I stopped trying to belong? -The Cruel Prince
Sometimes my mind goes into dark places, just like the rest of us, I fear death and this pandemic has made me fear it more. There is so much uncertainty and pain in this lifetime.
The uncertainty causes me to feel anxious and I do wonder what would life be like without ever having to worry about death and pain.
Fear is just a game, you win by playing. -Six Crimson Cranes
Anytime I feel afraid to try something new, this recent quote I’ve read has helped me. Apply for that job, hit the publish button, attend that workout class. So what if you’re afraid?
If you don’t try, you’re going to lose anyway. We have to play the game to win.
Instead of being afraid, I could become something to fear. -The Cruel Prince
I am convinced that being afraid of trying something new is my talent. One of the reasons is because I grew up hearing this phrase a lot – “what would people think?”.
Now, I am done caring about what would people think because these people ONLY THINK. They never act upon their thoughts.
So now, what I do is take action and they can either be inspired by me or fear me.
Some knowledge beats in our hearts, while others are learned by the body and mind. -Daughter of The Moon Goddess
This quote reinforced the way I feel about talents and skills. Sometimes I feel like I have no talent – then I remind myself that not everything you acquire is based on talent, it is based on the act of learning and experiencing.
The work I do is not a reflection of who I am. -Daughter of The Moon Goddess
Whenever someone introduces themselves, they state their name and what they do. Their job has become their identity, a vital part of their personality. I can say that this has become the same for me.
Who am I besides the paycheck that I receive at the end of every month?
This is why I spend my time reading, talking to friends and writing for myself because I am not my job, my job is part of who I am.
How wretched I was, cracked and ripped and gouged, yet I refused to shatter. -Daughter of The Moon Goddess
At a very young age, a friend once told me that I am resilient.
I was young and I did not even know what that meant. I am not writing this to brag, but reading this quote really reminded me of my past challenges, especially the past two years that have been difficult for everyone.
I refuse to shatter, even if I do, I’ll pick up the pieces and put them back together. Even if I can’t do that, I’ll hold on to the broken pieces until I’m ready to put them back together.
And I am sure, I am not the only one who feels this way.
If you’ve made it this far into the article, thank you for reading. This was an extremely personal piece. Even if you found just a little bit of comfort in it, I am glad it helped.
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