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March 4, 2021

Four Little Words

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I ran across this book on my bookcase and remembered how much I loved it when I read it. It is one of those books that you can pick up time and time again and still really enjoy reading. I thought it was worth re-sharing even though it wasn’t that long ago when I initially shared it. If you missed it the first time here is what I shared previously.

Sometimes I find a book that just speaks to me at the particular time that I am reading it. This book – Four Word Self Help : Simple Wisdom for Complex Lives by Patti Digh — is one of those books. Oh my goodness. It is a simple idea but oh such a wonderful idea. It is kind of like Twitter where the poster is restricted to a certain number of characters. In this book written way back in 2010 the idea that author Patti Digh proposes is to simply put thoughts into 4 word phrases. Brilliant.

The really great thing about this book is the art that illustrates the author’s words. Patti Digh wrties a blog here and her blog is a great place to see what her writing is all about. The art that accompanies the words in this particular book is all done by folks who follow her blog. All of their names and information are included at the end of this short book and I loved how each page was even more brilliantly illustrated than the next.

So what are some of the four word phrases that Patti Digh shares in this little gem of a book? Take a look at a few of the pages that I took a quick picture of below.

Doesn’t it make you want to make up a few of your own four word phrases? Here are a few of mine. Let me know what you come up with in the comments and Comment for a Cause for Friends of DuPont Forest.

Be the ripple everywhere.

Always pay it forward.

Live life with gusto.

Know when to quit.

Love big – hug often.

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17 Comments

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  1. Dawn
    March 04, 2021 at 06:39 am

    Live life right now.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2021 at 06:46 am

      Perfect!

      Reply
  2. Jill Jeffrey
    March 04, 2021 at 06:54 am

    Read more books.

    Savor your life.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2021 at 06:56 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  3. Dianna
    March 04, 2021 at 07:25 am

    Oh, yes… this looks like fun! Here’s one that I’ve loved for years: Bloom where you’re planted.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2021 at 07:26 am

      Perfect one!

      Reply
  4. Susi
    March 04, 2021 at 07:28 am

    I love books like this. Sometimes only a few words are needed to get the point across or to reach a person. I’ve been really enjoying reading poetry books since last year and love finding new ones to explore.

    Reply
  5. jena c. henry
    March 04, 2021 at 07:48 am

    How can I help?
    You can do it!
    Thanks Beth Anne- your blog is a great way to start the day!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2021 at 07:49 am

      Great ones!!! Love it!

      Reply
  6. Darlene
    March 04, 2021 at 08:36 am

    Laugh hard cry softly

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  7. Mama's Empty Nest
    March 04, 2021 at 10:46 am

    Neat idea! How about “money can’t buy happiness” and :tomorrow is another day.”

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2021 at 11:34 am

      Great ones!

      Reply
    2. Darlene
      March 05, 2021 at 08:12 am

      I love both of these! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  8. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    March 04, 2021 at 11:39 am

    Oh, my, goodness, I love this concept, this book. My words: Listen rather than hear

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      Perfect!!!

      Reply
  9. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    March 04, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    Be kind to all.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2021 at 01:14 pm

      Yes!!!!

      Reply

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