Keep Calm and Carry On. These five words were originally on a propaganda poster created by the British government in 1939 at the beginning of World War II, but never used. The poster was rediscovered in 2000 and has been used on clothing, mugs, tote bags, bumper stickers, baby clothes and other merchandise from various vendors. Leave it to the Brits to be relevant 70 years later!
For me, these five words, kind of sum it all up, no? I’ve adopted “Keep Calm and Carry On” as my new mantra. What’s your personal mantra?
ME TOO!!
My new mantra was given to me by a wonderful woman years ago, but I still like it and try live by it. “Reality Is Manageable”
I really should adopt as mine. I’ve been everything except calm these days.
I love this! I normally say, “Keep it Moving!”, but “Keep Calm and Carry On” is more descriptive of my personality. (I may be using this one for now on.)
I like it – it’s exactly right!
I get through life in the insanity of NYC with the following constant thought: “Be kinder than is necessary – for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”
Kalyn – I love this blog post and the saying. Being a “Betty BAP” it fits me perfectly. Love your blog.
My very stylish friend has this poster in her powder room. Don’t think too much about whether there’s a hidden message based on the location! Love the poster and sentiment in any case.