I was tagged by Annie from McGuffy’s Reader to participate in the Three Day Quote Challenge. Yesterday I presented my first quote, and you can read that post here.
Today I am sharing my second quote in the Three Day Quote Challenge. Each of the quotes I have selected are from Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). Here’s my second quote:
“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”
I selected this quote as Tom and I had a candle ceremony as part of our wedding ceremony. Like all couples, we have had our ups and downs through the years. In the 42 1/2 years that we have been married, however, I believe that we have mostly been happy. That happiness has come from supporting, loving and caring for each other. And I do know that when Tom is happy, I feel happy as well. Just as with a smile being contagious, happiness breeds happiness!
The rules of the challenge are simple. They are as follows:
1. Post for three consecutive days.
2. Choose and share one or three quotes each day.
3. Challenge three additional bloggers each day.
Today I am selecting:
- Emily, Kitty Cat Chronicles
- Sharla, Beaded Tail
- Sherri-Ellen, Purrince Siddhartha Henry an LadyMum’ss Purrfect Pad
Of course, If any of you do not wish to participate, please don’t feel obligated.
I’ll be posting my third quote on Thursday as tomorrow is Wordless Wednesday.
Glad I came back through all the posts I missed — I would have missed that you tagged me for the quote challenge! Sorry I’ve been so behind on visiting. Working on getting caught up! I will think on this and get a few quotes together. Thanks for tagging me. I’ve enjoyed reading your quotes – they are all wonderful.
Sampy sends a kiss to Astrid for every candle ever, and we all send lots of love!
So true…and all the light pierces through much darkness as well:))
That sounds like a long time to be married. This is a lovely quote and post.
What a wonderful quote, and what an inspiring post! Happiness does indeed breed happiness. 🙂
Our mommy has seen you and Tom and can’t believe it’s been 42 years! You’re way too young! We did enjoy the quote and will come up with three quotes too. Probably next week. It takes awhile to prepare for things during this time of year. *sigh*
That’s a beautiful quote…and kudos for being married…and happy for so long. 🙂
That is another lovely quote.
That’s a great quote, and we love your story behind that quote. Purrs
I haven’t seen that one either but it’s a good one!
What an awesome quote. I would have to borrow this someday.
What a great quote, and I love your story behind it. And, how wonderful that you and your husband have been married for over 42 years! That sure says something great about the two of you. Purrs!
That is a great quote! So true, sharing happiness adds energy rather than subtracting it. Congratulations on having such a lasting marriage! That is a huge accomplishment these days.
Interesting post friend. I agree with you – happyness radiates and spreads to whoever is in the room. Congratulations to you and Tom – so many people these days can barely make it to year 10.
guys…conga ratz two yur mom & dad….thatz way kewl bout bee in mare reed for 42 pluz !!! ♥♥♥
That is a great quote and one I had never heard before.
Another super duper quote – your Mom is doing GREAT with this challenge – more than I can say for my slacker Mom!
Love, Sammy
My human is amazed that you have been married for over 42 years! That will never happen with her because she is not even married yet!
This is such a simplistic concept, yet so powerful in it’s truth. I can relate to your shared marital happiness, too. You bring happiness to many right here, too…like me. Hugs