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" Outward courage
dares to die;
Inner courage
dares to live. "
Lao Tzu
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" The overcautious
accomplish little. "
Johann Friedrich Von Schiller
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" Good ideas are not
adopted automatically.
They must be
driven into practice
with courageous
patience. "
Hyman Rickover
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| Traditional Hawaiian Greeting |
" The
important thing
in life is
courage. "
Woody Allen
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\./
I'm on a Courage Kick.
Feels like a new thing.
Strange, because it
took a lot of courage
just to
survive my childhood.
But courage has
to do
to do
with a choice.
Running away
is instinctive -
as is
fighting back.
I did both,
relying on instinct
a lot back then.
Reliable guidance
was lacking.
Some creatures
'play dead'
which, looking back,
is what I did
on the inside.
So many feelings,
so much hurt
and turmoil.
Quieting all those
bad feelings
was priority
and job
one.
I put them into
therapeutic coma.
So I was tough
cause life had been
tough with me.
Now it takes
Courage
to see what
really is-
About me
about Life
about You
and each of us.
Life takes
a certain measure
of courage;
Amounts differ
with each unique
recipe
for each unique
"Who I Really Am.'
Pleased to meet me!
Pleased to meet You too.
I'm not tough,
I'm brave.
Brave enough
to be gentle;
How about You?
Fondly, cloudia
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24 comments:
Cloudia, that puts a new perspective on courage and how to deal with the world. It sounds like you found a good, workable way! Peace and joy!
Hmmmm......I had to identify coffee to prove I was not a robot today. Am I hallucinating, or just need a cup of coffee?
Nice pictures and quotes. Now it takes
Courage to see what really is- this is so true.
very nice. I like the traditional greeting.
good quotes
Aloha! Love the quotes. Sometimes, life is tough. I know that for sure, but we have to find that courage to keep moving forward.
You know what I'm missing today? I could eat a good plate lunch from Ala Moana or would love to have some malasadas with my morning coffee.
I've been thinking about this lately, wondering if my courage is failing me.
i have no doubt you are one courageous soul. :)
Kudos to you for being brave, Cloudia! It's not easy to overcome a sad childhood.
Writing your fantastic book must have been so therapeutic Cloudia, how about a sequel..are you working on it?
You are amazing and getting more amazing! Keep on living and growing. This was a wonderful post, and you are very, very courageous.
I have been there myself. Walking away from it was the best thing for me. Well said!
You are so right about courage and patience! - Charlie Ed
Beautiful words Cloudia.
I love your skies, as always. :)
I like the image of Hawaiian welcome and all the quotes. Regards.
Thanks so much, friends.
Actually, I'd like to sometime write a book with all my best blog stuff!
I marvel at the courage it took to share your personal history. Sometimes courage begets courage.
Me too, I think we're sisters from another mother! We need more greetings like yours everywhere we go. I adore that photo, priceless greeting.
That's the best kind of bravery.
Hello Cloudia, Lovely photos and wonderful quotes.. I think it is great that you were so brave as a child and are so courageous. Enjoy your day!
I tend to be cautious but temper it with courage!
The last picture looks like two different worlds. Soon the folks living in the low-rise will be living in the no-rise! Aloha Tom The Backroads Traveller
Love your comments. Thanks, Dears <3
This is very nice post.
Hugs
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