This is: my favourite quote.
A lovely topic by Ashley from Strawberry Kisses this week. I'm looking forward to reading everyone else's, and feeling uplifted ready to start the new week.
My favourite quote at the moment is one I like to pull out when I start feeling meek and lowly. It's by Anais Nin:
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage."
Not only does it inspire, it also activates me; like the "on" switch to get up off my but and push a bit harder, reach a bit further, and stop worrying for gods sake. I like that it makes me feel like it's my own actions that have an impact on my own life. It's not out of my hands in an etherial way that some quotes tend to lean towards, instead it's saying that it's all up to me. I like that.
And while it's inspiring, it also hints at the fact that there's in-built breaks should you need it. Life shrinking to a comfortable manageable size when you need a rest and don't feel up to it. With the reassurance that it's ready and waiting to get exciting again when you've regained your energy.
It seems to work for me. Hope you like it too.
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I do. I like it very much:)
Another great quote - this week is uncovering some real gems! I like this one a lot - it's a great nudge to get out there and get on with it! (Whatever it is 'it' may be!)
Cheers!
Flossy-P: I am totally going to have to steal this idea for my blog.
Your quote is very true.
My quote right now, and because I don't know how long I have to live and I want in some form to go on when I die is:
"You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body."
Love Renee xoxoxoxo
she always has the words.
i really like this and i am going to try it as my mantra this week
I really like this one. I like your idea of it "hinting" as well, it's a fabulous thought, being able to expand and contract life when we need to.
a great quote!! love these kind of inspiring quotes, im really enjoying reading everyones posts...a bit of a shove/wake up call!
Egotistical artist that I am (and have to be) my favourite quote is "Vae Puto Deus Fio"
It describes the calm water before success, the feeling of something big that is about to happen, it means "Alas, I think I am becoming a god".
Also, my dearest Flossy-P, I've just finished my Portfolio and figured out how to PDF is (well actually my boyfriend did that :P). I'm making a list of galleries, shops, agents and magazines to send it to, you want a copy (of list of portfolio as example). Might help you with your marketing.
I sure do!!!!It is a great one thanks!!!!!!
Great quote - it's one on my faves as well.
What a great quote - I am committing this one to memory!
hey lovey hope you well just a quick note to let you know i'm thinking of you and your friend hope she is well too xxx
oh this is needing to be a motto for life:)
truly wonderful choice sweetie!
x ashley
Oooh - I like this one (LOTS).
Love this quote...v. inspiring. Anais Nin certainly knew about courage!
Thanks so much for sharing this and spreading some happy wisdom - it couldn't be closer to what I needed to hear (and believe) just now.
Your blog is lovely, btw. I'm a fairly new reader, but you always stand out in my Bloglines list because of the name - Flossy is what my little nephews call me!
Hope you have a fantastic and nicely-expanded week.
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