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He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.
Why do we struggle so to get up from our knees? Why do we resist vulnerability and humility so vehemently? What drives us to prove we are not ‘weak’. What are we so afraid of?
Why do we tell ourselves that we can plan it all out so that we’ll never have to face our fears?
That from this high and lofty place we’ve constructed, we can stand up to anything or anyone?
Life has a way of showing us that we are fooling no one but ourselves.
Life has a way of driving us down to our knees.
As counterintuitive as it seems and has hard as we may resist – it is on our knees when we are:
Broken.
Naked.
Vulnerable.
Humble.
Weak in our own eyes.
Facing and embracing the truth about ourselves.
That we are made strong,
that we learn to live, laugh and love
and are able to stand up before anyone or anything.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Upon the recent death of our Dad, my brother Michael said, “Dad taught so much and he is still quietly teaching us.”
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All of the things we experience in life shape who we are if we pay attention. It sounds like your Dad gave you a good road map to help you overcome any bumps you encounter.
Diana … My heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of your Dad. ❤
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Thank Judy for your kind words. ❤
Diana xo
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I’m sorry to hear about your Dad (hugs)! Lost both of my parents in the last 9 years. This was so true…it seems the more we go through in life, the stronger we become. At least most of us. xoxo
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Thanks so much for sharing your story here. Hugs to you. ❤
Diana xo
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Bless you and Michael for the lessons learned and still learning from your dad, my dear friend Diana. ❤
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Thank you Mark and bless you too. ❤
Diana xo
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Quiet beautiful thoughts ..and memories, Diane.
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Thank you Jean. ❤
Diana xo
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He lives on in you.
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Thank you, I hope to do him proud. ❤
Diana xo
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Diana, there is so much truth here. WHY do we do this to ourselves? Why can’t we be weak or vulnerable. It’s natural. And, it may give others a chance to show their strengths for us, to help us. As we would do for them.
I’m glad you are hearing your father, with your brother. Still.
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An amazing perspective Colleen – thank you for sharing it here! ❤
Diana xo
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Diana so sorry to hear about your dad. Its true though he is still there and has instilled everything in you to live life to the full. My dad still teaches me too, I miss him everyday but smile at all the wonderful memories. Blessings to you and your family xxx
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Thanks Kath. ❤
Diana
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Beautiful post Diana. I hope you and the family are doing okay. Sending you love and light 💛
xo
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Thank you so much Val. You know what I miss the most? The sound of his voice. He had such a unique and strong voice. ❤
Diana xo
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His voice is still there in your mind Diana. That is something I still cherish from my own Father…. ❤️ We have their genes and memories and beliefs about the world. They never really go away. xo
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Amen, Diana.
A great post on the value of humility.
Christ gave the keys to His Kingdom to the weakest link. And built His Church upon him.
All those who came to pay homage to the Christ child did so on bended knee. For He was born to this world in a cave beneath the earth; to enter all had to bow their heads.
-Alan
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Thanks Alan. ❤
Diana xo
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Dads do continue to teach us after they are gone. I’m so sorry for your loss…sending you a huge virtual hug!
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Thank you so much April. ❤
Diana xo
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Sorry for your loss, Diana.
It seems to be a universal thing, not wanting to show vulnerability. We all crave it, yet we fear it.
As per usual, wonderful post -food for thought.
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I believe you are right Denise. We do crave it. Thank you. ❤
Diana xo
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It is on our knees we learn…so true Diana. Wonderful post.
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Thanks David. ❤
Diana xo
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So sorry for you loss. This was a very inspirational post… he would be so proud. xoxo
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Thank you Kelly. ❤
Diana xo
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Welcome xoxo
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May his lessons continue to light the way, bathing you in the radiance of his love. I’m saddened by your loss.
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Beautifully said Russ, thank you. ❤
Diana xo
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So sorry Diana – what you and your brother say here is so true and beautiful.
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Thanks so much Julie. ❤
Diana xo
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So very true, Diana. I hope you and your family are looking out for each other through all of this. ❤️
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We’re doing our best Jennifer. ❤
Diana xo
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Beautiful post Diana. This is so true. It is in those moments on our knees we finally let go, and move forward into our strength.
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Thank you Karen – a beautiful way to put it. ❤
Diana xo
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A thought provoking post indeed, well it has made me sit and think for a bit
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Thank you Jo-Anne. There are hard bits to life, but life is such a gift. ❤
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A beautiful topic with beautiful writing. I’m currently reading Brene’ Brown’s “Rising Strong” which speaks to exactly this.
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Thanks Ian, sounds like a good book. ❤
Diana xo
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Sorry about your dad!
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Thank you Rob. He was a good man. ❤
Diana xo
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This is beautiful, Diana. You’re so right about the lessons we learn when life brings us to our knees. I’ve been there so often. Your Dad would be proud of your words. 💕
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Thank you so much Van. ❤
Diana xo
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Reblogged this on Magnolia New Beginnings and commented:
Love your page Diana. Always wise. Maureen
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Thanks for the reblog Maureen. ❤
Diana xo
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Love you, Diana, and I am so sorry for your loss. ❤
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Thank you Ann. ❤
Diana xo
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