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You may find the worst enemy or best friend in yourself. ~ English Proverb
Photo credit: maddisonvernon.com
For most of my life I’ve known the words, “…the only person you can change is YOU.”
What I mean to say by ‘known’ is that I’d heard the words, they made sense, I’ve even said them on occasion.
You know how you can know something in your head but can’t fully understand it until you know it in your heart? Until it becomes a part of you?
During this process of pursuing my vision and mission over the last several months, these words have become a part of me and have found their way to my heart.
It stands to follow that you can also choose the things you decide to believe and say about yourself.
You can point out your shortfalls, beat yourself up for your failures and you can underestimate the value you bring to the world.
Or you can believe in your purpose. You can trust in your gifts and abilities and move toward your dreams with courage and conviction.
So which do you choose?
Friend or Foe?
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
talktodiana 
Lovely story. Interesting graphic also. From the final fight between Ichigo and the “Vasto Lorde,” Ulquiorra. Ulquiorra Cifer was a very interestingly crafted character. During the original release I recall there was some speculation as to whether he would turn out to be a “stealth goodguy,” But alas….
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Oh my heavens! Wrong window…. My humble applogies : )
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haha thanks for clarifying. I thought I’d lost my ability to understand the written word!
No worries. 🙂
Cheers,
Diana
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Yes, “no worries.” which is what Kisuke Urahara might say. (I’ll leave you to google that with Bing… or some such thing… )
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😉 !
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Purpose… what a great subject. Still trying to find my way in the mix of life. But the fog is starting to vanish and i see clearer skies. It’s a blah Monday here in the Bluegrass but It’s all good. Keep reaching out Diana, you are a friend across the miles….
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Thanks Michael! Keep at it, don’t give up – knowing one’s purpose is the key to meaning. I see those blue skies coming for you!
Diana
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another excellent post.
I so agree.
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Thanks Gavin – have a wonderful week!
Diana
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thank you 🙂
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Thank you for the great reminder, Diana. I’m glad that you have found in yourself a beautiful friend, as I have found in you.
Russ
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You’re welcome Russ and thank you!
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I’m learning to choose friend. It’s a slow process, trying to break years of negative thinking–luckily I have an excellent example in front of me. ❤
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Who in their right mind would not be friend to someone as lovely as you! I understand though UGH
Diana xo
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xoxo
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I love all of your Sunday posts as they are short but sweet. This one is exceptionally powerful and well written. I love the friend or foe metaphor! And you do know your favorite color is red as well! 😉
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Thanks Ian! I’m still laughing about our discussion on your post. 😉
Diana
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I often find myself in the “foe” mode, but try and pull out of it as soon as possible. Your posts really make me think, Diana. I truly appreciate your words. 😀
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Ahh thank you Rose. 🙂 You’ve made my day!
I find myself in the foe mode at times too. I like when I realize I am there sooner rather than later and I too, can pull out.
Diana
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Ha ha, this is something I’ve struggled with throughout my lifetime, although I am much more inclined, as I’ve matured, at choosing ‘friend’.
Where do you come up with your wonderful ideas for posts? 🙂
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I think women struggle more. I could be wrong.
I almost didn’t write a post because I couldn’t find a quote that spoke to me until late last night when I saw this quote come up on my twitter feed and coupled with a few conversations I’ve had in the last couple of weeks, it came to be!
How’s that for a run-off sentence? 🙂
Diana xo
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Powerful!!!!!
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Thanks Louise – see you tomorrow!
Diana xo
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Words of wisdom Diana! I’m sorry for not being around lately, have been working my days through in the store, but you definitely are still kicking strong! Love the new avatar photo by the way! You’re such a happy spirit! ❤
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No need to apologize. Sounds like you are very busy. I hope you get to recharge every now and then. Thank you for your kind words, I thought it was time to update the avatar photo because I’m secretly thrilled by how long my hair is now!
Diana xo
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Now this one makes me think… so much so I don’t want to answer the question till I’ve done a little brain storming with myself… thought provoking post Diana…
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(smiling) See you later my friend!
Diana xo
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Definitely friend, thanks for making me think.
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Thanks for stopping by Ute!
Diana xo
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I try to choose Friend. But when Foe does appear…I try to stay friendly with her too.
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haha win her over, right? Great strategy Tamina!
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I tend to be highly-critical of myself; although every January I do my annual ‘be kind to myself and note my good points’ list; which I have just completed so that should keep me going for a while… 🙂
How about you?
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Are you going to post your list? 🙂
I think it’s good to evaluate and learn from the things that we do, but I would rather not tell myself things like: that’s a stupid idea, what makes you think that will work, nobody’s going to agree with you, etc.
I think there are enough other people waiting in line to do that for me, so I don’t need to do that myself! 😉
Diana xo
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Yes, I will be posting. I have a BIG birthday coming up and I will be writing something along those lines after that.
I agree with your positive outlook, by the way. More on that later. 🙂
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Yay! I can’t wait to read your post and learn more!
Diana xo
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I can be both 😉 But I try to be the friend more and more 🙂
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Alicia, me too!
It’s good to review the things we do with an eye to improve it for the next time – I think we confuse this with self-deprecation at times though, would you agree?
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Completely 🙂
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Thanks for getting my thinking back into gear Diana!
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My pleasure Julie! Now to get mine back into gear…
Diana xo
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Great blog if you have the time could you check out a few of mine 😊 also if there’s anything you’d like me to write about just ask !x
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thanks moxo, you have some good beauty tips on your blog.
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