Can an Inspirational Quote Build our Character?

Our team came together in a fun challenge to figure out all the ways we consume inspirational quotes to ultimately figure out why we are compelled to frame them for our offices, hang on to little slips paper from fortune cookies, or pin them to our vision boards to name a few. When we designed our gratitude journals, we wanted to print at least one quote for every week of the year. Why during development after assembling many long lists of quotes did we cut one but keep another? What drew us to the 51 quotes we kept?

We decided to share the thoughts from our discussions in this week’s post. It even inspired our next series of journals that are scheduled to hit the shelves in late April. As a thank you to all of our followers, we added a companion PDF to this post. As we near the launch of the new journal, we will share more information.

Why we Like Love inspirational Quotes?

We seek inspiration because our lives often feel chaotic. A well-placed quote gives us pause. It clarifies an idea with brevity and grace. They affirm our feelings and beliefs. They trigger actions that improve our lives. They make us look at the world differently.

What is the genesis of an inspirational quote?

Contemplation of life experience and the human condition. We observe both the good and bad consequences of our actions. We recognize the presence or absence of fundamental virtues. We value a strong character which resides at the intersection of complementary virtues. And, we aspire to have a virtuous character in order to transcend our flaws.

A Companion Guide for our Gratitude Journals

There are 51 quotes in our gratitude journals for every week of the year and a set of open text pages for the 52nd week. As you work through each week, contemplate the virtues you think inspired the quote printed on the page.

As an example, we highlighted the virtues we think inspired this quote. You may find you would select more.

Are these virtues you aspire to have? If so, write why on the pages of the journal. You can also write about the negative traits these virtues allow you to transcend. For example:

Grief, Judgement, Lack of Concern, Self-Centeredness