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Nicolas Chamfort

The Quiet Intelligence of Chance

12 November 2025 by Jen Waller
A wooden arrow-shaped sign with the word “CHANCE” written in white points toward a bright blue sky filled with soft clouds. The quote reads: "Chance is a nickname of Providence." (Nicolas Chamfort) The image evokes possibility, direction, and quiet trust.

Sometimes what looks like coincidence carries a quiet wisdom, reminding us that life may already know where it is leading.
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Categories Insight & Stillness Tags awareness, chance, coaching, guidance, intuition, Nicolas Chamfort, providence, quote, reflection, timing, trust Leave a comment

The Willingness to Love

3 November 2025 by Jen Waller
A single tree with red leaves shaped like a heart stands on a hill under a bright blue sky. Beneath it, in black text, is the quote: “There are more people who wish to be loved than there are who are willing to love.” (Nicolas Chamfort) The image suggests warmth, openness, and the expansive nature of love.

When we stop waiting to be loved and allow love to flow through us, we discover it was never missing — only waiting to be noticed.
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Categories Following What Speaks to You Tags coaching, compassion, connection, giving, love, mindfulness, Nicolas Chamfort, quote, reflection, willingness Leave a comment

The Willingness to Love

28 July 2025 by Jen Waller
A sepia-toned image showing an old ink dip pen resting on paper. The nib has drawn a simple heart shape in black ink. Above the pen and heart, the following quote appears in dark text: "There are more people who wish to be loved than there are who are willing to love." (Nicolas Chamfort) The image suggests gentleness, vulnerability, and the act of offering love through presence and expression.

To be truly listened to.
To be seen, held, met with care. That kind of love is deeply human to long for.
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Categories Insight & Stillness Tags heart, listening, love, Nicolas Chamfort, quote, self-care, softness, transformation, Transformative Coaching, willingness Leave a comment

Coaching Quote of the Day 9th September 2015

9 September 2015 by Jen Waller

“Swallow a toad in the morning and you will encounter nothing more disgusting the rest of the day.” (Nicolas Chamfort)

Categories quote Tags Nicolas Chamfort, productivity, quote, Toad Leave a comment

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