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Demanding Quotes and Sayings

Quotes about Demanding

by Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Our Joy comes from living our own lives simply -

never from demanding that others live simply -

or from ever making any demands whatsoever upon others.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Related topics: Inspirational Life Human-Nature Psychology Simplicity Happiness

Life is NOT "Supposed to be Fair."

Know that there is no single way that life is "supposed" to be.

Demanding that life meet our expectations

is a sure fire recipe for a miserable existence.

Life is a game with no rules.

Life just happens to us regardless of our best intentions.

Our only path to happiness lies in being open

to receiving whatever life throws at us -

with Gratitude. Have NO Expectations of life.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

True friends are appreciative and never demanding.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

The secret to a joyful life is Simplicity -

saying NO to the latest this and the most glamorous that -

saying NO to chasing an overly-demanding career -

saying NO to the stressful demands upon your time and energy.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

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Be clear that expectations are demands.

Demanding that life turn out the way we prefer

is a sure path to disappointment and suffering.

Happiness lies in having no expectations,

and accepting life as it comes.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

In many ways, it is easier to be a good giver than a good receiver.

The giver chooses the gift and the timing.

More important, societal and religious traditions

tend to elevate the status of giver and lower the status of receiver.

When the Bible (Acts 20:32-35) speaks of it being

more blessed to give than to receive,

I believe that a better translation might be

"take" rather than "receive," as the context

of that passage is "coveting."

Certainly there is nothing blessed about coveting,

stealing, begging, or demanding,

however the skill of graciously receiving a freely offered gift

is another matter entirely.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Demand Quotes and Sayings

One of the surest ways to cause

yourself great suffering

is to insist upon being right -

to demand that all others view life

exactly as you view it.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

The Principal Causes of Our Suffering

are Our Expectations and Our Assumptions.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Demand, and my answer is NO.

Ask gently, and I am honored to serve.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Expectation (demand) is always a cause of suffering.

Rather than "expecting" to be repaid

when we "loan" something to someone,

consider the "loans" we make to be forward payments

for the "loans" we received from

our ancestors, nurturers and others.

Request that any "loan" that we make be repaid FORWARD,

when the recipient is able,

and then completely forget about the "loan."

It is no longer our business if, when, or how

the "loan" is repaid - or is not repaid.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Demands Quotes and Sayings

Say NO to the demands of the world.

Say YES to the longings of your own heart.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

The more you expect, the more you get disappointed in life.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I say NO to the demands of the world.

I say YES to the longings of my own heart.

There is nothing I ever need to have.

There is nothing I ever need to do.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I say NO to the demands of the world.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I say NO to the demands of the world.

I say YES to the longings of my own heart.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I am open to receiving the generous gifts of Spirit.

I hold no expectations or demands on the form, the timing,

or the color of the wrapping on the bountiful gifts of Spirit

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Feeling overwhelmed by apparent demands on our time

is like going to a restaurant,

ordering everything on the menu,

and complaining about indigestion.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Look at this butterfly, so beautiful, so delicate.

I can enjoy this butterfly from a distance,

but if I touched her, she would die.

While not quite as delicate as butterflies,

people also need private space and private time

away from the demands of the world -

even away from the attentions of those

with whom they are most bonded.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Each of us is burdened by an unlimited number of

expectations (demands) that we hold for the actions of others.

We "know" that there is a right way to do things,

and are often outraged when our expectations are not met.

Usually, we are unaware that we merely

have a strong opinion and point-of-view,

and are sure that we know how everything is supposed to be.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Overwhelm is not a pleasant condition.

The to-do list overflows,

the deadlines appear imminent and immovable.

There are too many demands upon too little of your time.

Does this sound familiar?

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Say Quotes and Sayings

Whatever you do, do with kindness.

Whatever you say, say with kindness.

Wherever you go, radiate kindness.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Know the power of kindness.

Whatever you do, do with kindness.

Whatever you say, say with kindness.

Wherever you go,

radiate your kindness to all.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Never say or do anything you wouldn't want

to be the last thing you ever said or did.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Whatever you say, say with kindness.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

To say "too busy" is merely

to say "confused priorities."

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

There is nothing to do.

There is nothing to say.

There is nothing to think.

There is nothing to feel.

The River of Life just flows.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

We get to CHOOSE the meaning for our lives.

Our lives mean exactly what we say they do - no more, no less.

Each of us chooses their path in life.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Where there is unconditional love,

there is no room for unhappiness.

Whenever I look in the mirror today,

I will say to myself: "That Is The Face Of God."

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Today is a Happy Day because I say it is.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

We disrespect ourselves and our free-will

whenever we say that we NEED to do something.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I say that Today is a Perfect Day.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I say "YES" to the opportunities life offers me.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Whenever I look at a human face,

I say to myself: "That Is The Face Of God."

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

It's work only if I say it's work,

but it's play if I say it's fun.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Whenever I look in the mirror,

I say to myself: "That Is The Face Of God."

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Everything we say, do, think, and feel

is a product of our personal history

and the collective history of humankind.

Our name for these histories is "prejudice."

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Life is a nurturing mother,

when you just remember to say "thank you."

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

We all tend to measure our worth by what we DO -

the actions we take.

We also highly value what we SAY.

However, the greatest impact we have

on our family, our friends,

and our world is our kindness and love.

A bowl of soup served with love

is a greater gift than a steak dinner served brusquely.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I say YES to the longings of my own heart.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Every day is a Perfect Day when I say it is;

and I say that Today is a Perfect Day.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

When I hear "you have to...",

I say that there is nothing I "HAVE TO" do.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

The River of Life has no meaning, no good, no bad,

no better, no worse, no love, no hate, no fear, no anger, no joy.

The River of Life has no judgment, no expectation.

The River of Life just IS. There is nothing to do.

There is nothing to say.

There is nothing to think.

There is nothing to feel.

The River just flows. The River is the source of all nourishment -

the source of all obstacles.

The River is the source of all life - the source of all death.

The River is the source of all joy - and the source of all sorrow.

Yet the River has no joy - and the River has no sorrow.

The River is just the River.

One can flow harmoniously with the River -

or one can struggle fearfully against the River -

and the River just flows.

One can accept the River - or one can deny the River -

and the River just flows.

One can worship the River of Life - or one can curse the River of Life -

and the River just flows. There is nothing to do - and the River flows.

There is nothing to say - and the River flows.

There is nothing to think - and the River flows.

There is nothing to feel - and the River flows.

The River flows - and all else is our drama.

The River flows - and all else is our invention.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Whenever I look at a human face today,

I will say to myself: "That Is The Face Of God."

Whenever I look in the mirror today,

I will say to myself: "That Is The Face Of God."

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

The greatest battle of all is simply... Life.

This is no child's game. This is the big one -

the Super Bowl - the Game of all games.

The rules of Life are unwritten and unknown.

Perhaps, one could say that there are no rules.

The Judge has ultimate power.

She can call the game at any time - for any reason.

The penalties in the Game are completely arbitrary -

in both timing and severity.

Penalty for what, we ask?

The Judge is silent.

How can I win the Game?

"You can never win," comes the answer,

"So just take pleasure in playing the Game."

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

One of the greatest cause of unhappiness -

perhaps even the only cause of unhappiness - is comparison.

I remember as a young child hearing my mother say,

"Comparisons are odious."

That is one of the oldest sayings in the English language,

and one of the most important.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

If you have never experienced the practice

of daily journaling, give it a try. I highly recommend it.

When I say "journaling," I am not referring to a diary

in which to record the events of your life,

I am talking about a place to record your feelings -

a friend with whom to share your troubles, fears, hopes, and dreams.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Personally, I have fond memories of playing

on slippery rocks on the banks of a rushing river

as a child and hitchhiking in college.

To those who say, "But times are different now,"

I reply that statistically life is much safer now

than in the 1950s, with regard to both crime and accidents.

What has changed is our attitudes.

In those years, a broken leg from falling off a swing

or the back of a tractor was just part of childhood -

an excuse for gathering autographs.

Today that broken leg would be a source

of outrage and probably lawsuits.

I long for a simpler time when life was taken less seriously.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Give your time and efforts freely or not at all.

When you are tempted to say,

"Oh, if I have to, I'll skip my golf game

and watch my daughter play soccer," don't do it.

Either generate the heart-felt emotion

to make the free-will gift,

"I'd love to watch your game today, Sandy,"

or the honesty to decline the request gracefully.

Martyrdom doesn't create happiness

for any of the parties involved.

An honest, "No" is preferable to a coerced "Yes."

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I am the Wizard. This world is mine.

I speak. It's done. My realm is fine.

My wand, my tongue. My sword, my voice.

It's good. It's bad. I speak my choice.

I say happy, or I say mad.

I say angry, or I say glad.

I name that drawing on the wall.

It's not graffiti after all.

The past has been broken. The prison's not real.

My word holds the magic - the power to heal.

Intent is my weapon - a sword from above.

Cruel hate, fear, and anger transmute into love.

This world's my joy. This mouth's my toy.

Reborn -I'm a brand new girl or boy.

I choose. I speak. My will is done.

Come join. Come play. This can be fun.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Fear of the unknown is

the greatest fear of humankind,

and death the greatest unknown.

Acknowledging these doubts and the fears

is a powerful beginning.

It is liberating to say,

"Yes, I don't know, and yes, I am afraid."

Beyond that, the path to happiness

lies in living in the moment -

enjoying what you are doing today.

You don't need a reason to be happy,

just a choice.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

There is nothing to do - and the River flows.

There is nothing to say - and the River flows.

There is nothing to think - and the River flows.

There is nothing to feel - and the River flows.

The River flows - and all else is our drama.

The River flows - and all else is our invention.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Apathy, indifference, not caring...

It may sound insensitive for me to say, "I don't care,"

but ask first to what I am indifferent.

I choose to be caring, compassionate

and kind toward all people,

and I also choose to be indifferent to gossip,

petty complaints, and idle chatter.

About those, I just don't care.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Most of us seldom let the outrageous

part of ourselves out to play.

Notice that I didn't say "never," I said "seldom."

Halloween is one of those exceptions.

While there are certainly many "bah humbug" houses on our street,

more than half the houses wear an acknowledgement of Halloween -

and nothing about Halloween is NOT outrageous.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Whatever Quotes and Sayings

Whatever happened in the past,

forgive yourself and others.

Choose love.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Whatever happens, always look to tomorrow -

with courage and optimism.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Whatever you want in life, start today.

Not tomorrow - today.

Let it be a small beginning - a tiny beginning.

Your happiness depends on starting today - every day.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Live life with no regrets and no resentments.

Whatever happened in the past,

forgive yourself and others. Choose love.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Whatever happened, forgive others, forgive yourself,

move forward, live for today and tomorrow.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Put some distance between yourself

and whatever is concerning you.

Distance in space or time

always creates a new perspective.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Play to win, but be a good loser.

Have a plan for your life,

but accept whatever comes your way

with grace and gratitude.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

The meaning of Life is whatever we Choose.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Know that you can have whatever you want,

when you ask from a compassionate heart.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

The movie character Forrest Gump describing life

as being "like a box of chocolates,"

is such a positive upbeat way of

characterizing the uncertainty of life.

I have no idea what life will give me next,

but whatever it is, it will be sweet.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

It's one of life's great paradoxes ...

Accepting with gratitude whatever life throws at us

is critical to happiness.

Yet without a goal and commitment, life lose much of its value.

The best we can do in the face of this paradox

is to play to win, but be cheerful in defeat

and ready to play again.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I strive toward my vision,

while accepting gratefully whatever life offers me.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Today, I choose to create joy in my life.

Whatever my external circumstances,

I choose to see all of life through joyful eyes.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Nothing is more valuable than your self respect.

When you lose respect for yourself, you have lost everything.

Whatever it takes, and whoever you upset,

do what you know - deep inside - is the right thing.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Every day is a day to take action.

Whatever your choices, take action on those choices.

Taking no action is equally a choice,

just not a choice made from awareness.

Make conscious choices,

and take action on those choices - Today.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Completion:

It is time for the project to be over.

You submitted the proposal, you painted your house,

you passed-in the term paper.

Whatever praise or criticism you received,

it is now time to move on to your next project.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

The Eye-of-the-Storm.

Surrounded by the winds and the rain,

yet peaceful in its own unworldly way -

an unnatural ruddy-cloudy misty-bright kind of way.

Whatever comes next, the eye of the storm is

a moment of serenity among the challenge -

a time for repose and contemplation.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Whatever you do or don't do in your lifetime,

your best contribution to those around you

and to future generations

will be in the happiness and joy

you generated and radiated to those around you.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

If we fail to plan, we merely bob helplessly -

like a cork on the sea of life.

If we resist whatever life delivers to us,

we create untold misery for ourselves.

If we act with vision and commitment,

and then accept whatever Spirit provides,

we live a life of purpose and joy.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

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