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Everyone is gifted, but some people never open their package ~ unknown
When I’m tired and have had enough…
when I’m sure I don’t have what it takes…
You amaze me.
Your gifts and talents
Your passion, your dreams…
They inspire me, I’m drawn to your strengths.
I know you don’t always believe in them…
that some days are harder than others.
You wonder, “What was I thinking? What made me think this would work?”
Even your cracks, your doubts; draw me.
They reveal your humanity, they make me feel normal.
If you can do what you do…
If you continue to pursue your dreams in spite of your fears…
If doing what is right trumps your self-doubt…
You give me strength to follow through on my dreams.
You give me hope that there is a way…
that determination, passion and love lend their courage to achieve the impossible.
That dreams inspire others to act…
that together we can do anything to achieve the dreams of our hearts…
to leave this world a better place while inspiring a new generation to unpack their gifts and take up the work.
Thank you for showing me that my dreams make a difference.
talktodiana 
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Thanks Keith and Happy New Year!
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Did you write this?
It surely rates alongside Kiplings “If” and Desiderata.
Amazing and inspiring post.
Thanks
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yes, it was just my thoughts that day, hardly original, but so glad you liked it. Thank you!
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I can’t tell you how many times you’ve said the just what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it most. You always make me want to call you and invite for coffee when I read your posts!!
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Wow that’s great – thank you! Oh and I love coffee!
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❤
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Glad you liked!
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Reblogged this on A Grateful Man and commented:
Diana’s post is full of wisdom and kindness, and she says it so beautifully and powerfully that I wanted to share it with you.
Russ
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Beautifully and powerfully stated, my friend. There is much wisdom and kindness in this post. Thank you for sharing it.
Russ
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Thank you Russ!
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I find the cracks, the flaws, the most interesting. Writing about that to make a difference, like you do. Your posts always inspire and leave me thinking. hugs
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thank you and hugs back at ya! Makes one wonder why so many people are getting plastic surgery to look perfect. I agree with you 100%!
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Thanks Diana. Your dreams inspire me 🙂 On those tough days, I love taking a break on cloud nine – just have to remember not to stay there. Reading about other people’s thoughts, struggles, achievements is just the ticket back to getting back to working on those dreams 🙂
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Thanks, yes when you see others continue and press on it gives you courage to do the same.
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Yes and yes and yes!
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(smiling) glad you liked it!
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Lovely post Dianne – sometimes we get so busy we forget what we are really made of. Thanks
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When needed it’s amazing what we’re really made of!
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So true
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Diana you have the wisdom of a sage, and the communication of an ad exec combined with an angelic smile.
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Oh my Keith – what a nice thing to say! Thank you.
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My pleasure, however I know you still will get the last word in somehow. 😛
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that and along with all my other flaws combined are perfect, don’t you think? 😉
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Diana may all your dreams come true… you are a very special person…
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Very sweet of you to say, thank you bull dog. xo
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Thank you,
Some beautiful words there Diana,
Your dreams do make a difference in this world.
Take care
xx
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Thank you and yours as well! 🙂
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they do Diana — may your dreams come true.
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Thank you my friend, and yours too. 🙂
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with you, I dream of the last word ( laughing )
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haha! Dream on!
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