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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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ReplyDeleteCloudia, 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?
ReplyDeleteNice pictures and quotes. Now it takes
ReplyDeleteCourage to see what really is- this is so true.
very nice. I like the traditional greeting.
ReplyDeletegood quotes
ReplyDeleteAloha! Love the quotes. Sometimes, life is tough. I know that for sure, but we have to find that courage to keep moving forward.
ReplyDeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeletei have no doubt you are one courageous soul. :)
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for being brave, Cloudia! It's not easy to overcome a sad childhood.
ReplyDeleteWriting your fantastic book must have been so therapeutic Cloudia, how about a sequel..are you working on it?
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing and getting more amazing! Keep on living and growing. This was a wonderful post, and you are very, very courageous.
ReplyDeleteI have been there myself. Walking away from it was the best thing for me. Well said!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about courage and patience! - Charlie Ed
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteI love your skies, as always. :)
I like the image of Hawaiian welcome and all the quotes. Regards.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, friends.
ReplyDeleteActually, 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.
ReplyDeleteMe too, I think we're sisters from another mother! We need more greetings like yours everywhere we go. I adore that photo, priceless greeting.
ReplyDeleteThat's the best kind of bravery.
ReplyDeleteHello 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!
ReplyDeleteI tend to be cautious but temper it with courage!
ReplyDeleteThe 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
ReplyDeleteLove your comments. Thanks, Dears <3
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice post.
ReplyDeleteHugs