The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud. ~ Bette Davis
You know what to do
You’ve known it for some time
You can clearly see it
It is as real as if it already exists
You can feel it
pump through your veins
making your heart jump with anticipation
Your excitement builds
You are fueled with passion
You are more alive than you’ve ever been
You are filled with hope and purpose
And it will be
And you will create it
And you will speak it
~
But you’re alone
And your own thoughts now betray you
Do others not look at you as if you’re crazy?
Exactly who do you think you are?
It will never be
Why bother trying
You are being foolish
It’s better to conform
To play by the rules
LIES
It’s more important now than ever before
To gather up your courage
~
Because just when it seems the bleakest
Because just when you are most afraid
You are closer than you know
Find your voice
And have confidence
And trust your instincts
And speak even if your voice shakes
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
elizabeth2560 said:
Thanks for this inspirational post. I feel that you are on the verge of something quite spectacular. I wish you the best and I am sure whatever it is you will give your all. I believe in you.
(any little tiny hint as to what it is 🙂 )
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dianasschwenk said:
A little hint would be great Elizabeth! 😉
Seriously, I wish I knew. I’m starting with a clean slate. I’m dedicated and committed to the process of figuring this out. Thanks for your belief in my ability – appreciate it!
xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
Well, I take comfort in knowing that I am not the only one who is going through this dilemma and trying to figure it all out…. and it seems that I am in good company!
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dianasschwenk said:
I’ve learned a lot from your posts about action steps Elizabeth!
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elizabeth2560 said:
🙂
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mindfuldiary said:
Powerful! It’s like written for me. Following that shaky voice, is the scariest step ever. The fear reduces after the first step. Then comes back, but luckily there is another powerful feeling, that goes hand-in hand with fear, feeling of amazing aliveness. Looking forward to your news. Totally believe in you. Btw, like the new look. hugs,Kristi
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks so much Kristi!
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artsifrtsy said:
Very nice piece. I like the new look too.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Lorri!
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joannerambling said:
What a great and inspiring post………………
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dianasschwenk said:
I am glad you think so – thank you Joanne.
xo
Diana
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Ian Munro said:
I love what this encourages us to do … to do what we long to experience, to speak what we long to express, to create what is longing to emerge, to contribute that which we have to give today. Children do!! Let us adults follow!!
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dianasschwenk said:
I love that you love this Ian! I have long believed that we lose many gifts of childhood as we are being reared into adulthood by our parents and educators (all with good intentions) – I just don’t think we always need to throw the baby out with the bath water though…what do you think?
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Jennifer's Journal said:
Love this. It fills me with courage and inspiration. I hope we soon find out what it all means for you. 😉
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Jennifer! I’m working on it!
xo
Diana
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