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When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly & unquestionably. ~ Walt Disney
Walking into the sun
One thing that I love to do in this season of longer days is to take a walk after dinner.
Especially this time of year when the sun hangs low in the sky, I love walking into the sun.
I love the phrase ‘walking into the sun.’
Besides its literal meaning, it’s a metaphor to me for pursuing my dream.
Sure the light is blinding and I can’t always see clearly what lies ahead, but I’m inexplicably pulled forward, toward a vision, toward what I am meant to be.
And I have to take each step in faith, believing I am already there, believing it’s worth it.
If it were not so, if I was tentative about every step, why would I go? What would be the point?
I love this Disney quote.
It gives me courage.
It motivates me to work hard toward that which is important to me. Doing otherwise would feel untrue.
I like walking into the sun.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Are you inexplicably pulled toward something?
talktodiana 
I love the new theme. It has a wonderful up-to-date, contemporary look.
I also love after-dinner walks. Right before I read this post, I came into the house following an after-dinner walk. 🙂
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Thanks Sheryl, I like the new theme too. I got back from my walk about half an hour ago!
Diana xo
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It’s nice metaphor I’d never heard of before.
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Thanks, perhaps because I turned it into a metaphor for the purpose of this post… 🙂
Diana xo
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What an uplifting quote Diana – Funny how the things you need to hear present themselves at the perfect time!
Thanks for this ~ I’m turning towards the sun!
~ Andrea ❤
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I’m so glad it was timely for you Andrea – bask in the warmth!
Diana xo
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You’ve changed your look again! I like it!!
I agree with the sentiment you’re expressing, but my concern is: How do we insure that what we believe in is the right thing? I’m not sure anything in life should be done unquestioningly. One of my favorite quotes is, “Evil doesn’t question itself.”
That’s not at all to say that commitment to your beliefs shouldn’t be 100%!
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You know Smitty, I’m of the mind that not everybody has to do things / approach things in the same way. We all have varied strengths and weaknesses. But that’s why we need teams so that all the gaps are covered moving forward. 🙂 What do you think?
Diana xo
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Yes, absolutely we all have our own styles, motivations, goals, opinions, drives and much else! But if the suggestion is that there can be an approach to life without using ones head, then I don’t think I can agree.
“The heart pushes, but the head steers.”
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Many times I have thought it would be nice to take an afternoon/evening walk but than I get so busy I don’t think about it
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I can understand that Jo-Anne, you always have a lot of things going on; watching your grandchildren and other family gatherings – you’re a good mom!
Diana xo
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Follow the light!!
I love this inspiring quote and the visualization Diana 🙂
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Thank you Val! When I was there I swear the phrase, ‘walk into the light’ entered my mind.
Diana xo
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I love getting up and watching the dawn. then I do not have to chase the sun, it comes closer and closer to me.
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Smart lady Elizabeth! For some reason, I NEED to burn off energy and so I don’t mind walking (or marching as some witnesses have called it) into the sun!
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Yes, Diana, the metaphor is so strong this time of year. Never give up the quest, the draw, the pull toward something so powerful, attractive and coveted. Thanks for your quote!
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I won’t give up, it’s not in me! 😀 thanks Mark!
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That is a great trait, Diana. Admirable, much.
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I am inexplicably drawn to writing. It has nothing to do with making money from it either, and everything to do with expressing and sharing myself with others.
New theme, Diana. Nice!
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I knew that about you Jennifer – it’s about the LOVE of writing for you. Thanks. I never introduce new themes but you always notice! This one feels more like in the place I am now – glad you like it. 😀
Diana xo
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For me it would be deep, exploring, sharing conversations!
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Yes. I can totally see that about you Ian!
I’ve been reading The Generosity Network and just finished a chapter about Jeffersonian dinners. (Dinner parties held in the way that Thomas Jefferson would host them. Inviting a small group of the thinkers of the day and discussing the issues of the day) I could see you around that table Ian.
Diana xo
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These are my most best memories to walk down the beach early in the morning with you my dear Diana and get rolled around by the waves in the ocean in a playful way!
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Yes those are great memories Mom! Glad Mike got your computer back on line!
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I’m with you on this – I take daily after dinner walks – helps with my creativity too 🙂
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I know what you mean Eric. When I am stuck on a creative project, I need to walk away, let it marinate and if I do something physical like walking it helps to get those creative juices flowing again.
Diana xo
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🙂 Looking at the quote (quasi) literally, for me it’s the beach, the ocean. Nothing like the pull of those waves. Beyond that, it’s the writing.
Nice post, Diana!
xoxo
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Yes. That sounds like you Mrs F! Thanks so much!
Diana xo
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🙂
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Nature… I can’t seem to settle in a built up area… give me the bush and the rough that goes with it,,… then I’m happy…
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I can see that bulldog!
Diana xo
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I love the metaphor, “walking in to the sun” as well Diana. Sometimes I walk on the beach with “the sun on my back” and find this just as satisfying. I wonder what that would mean as a metaphor. 🙂
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I don’t know Don, you must let me know when you figure that out.
One of my fave memories of the Dominican Republic is walking into the sun on the beach… 😀
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