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Not-so-silent observations that splinter my conversations. Harnessing the steady flow of random thoughts and musings that continuously interrupt my daily conversations. Paired here with my artwork and photographs from recent adventures. Non sequitur (pronounced \ˈnän-ˈse-kwə-tər\)- a response which, due to its apparent lack of meaning relative to its context, seems absurd to the point of being humorous or confusing.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

DUTY, COURAGE AND POSSIBILITY


I have a guilty pleasure. I treasure the time when I curl up under the covers with my daughter and we read bedtime stories together.
Storybooks filled with elaborate, colorful pictures illustrating a black-and-white world; good and evil, handsome and ugly, young and old, rich and poor...and always HAPPY ENDINGS.


Last night, this quote spoke to me:


"Duty means doing the things your heart may well regret." The Princess and the Pauper


Is this true? When we have an obligation do we necessarily pay dowry with regrets? I consider my duties as a parent, teacher, friend. These roles come loaded with responsibilities and sometimes tether my expectations. When I am honest I hold no regrets. At times, I do, however, forget to properly align my expectations with my current reality.


"Courage is the key that opens every door." The Princess and the Pauper


I absolutely believe that this is true. Wisdom and bravery combine to make courage. Courage breeds possibility. Creates openings. Clears the space for all good things happen. What would you do if you were fearless?


May our courage open the door to possibilities far beyond what we ever could have hoped.
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  1. life without novacaineWednesday, August 26, 2009

    I agree. Courage is the key... to face what ever ending is at the door. Unfortunately, not all are happy.
    Oooo, Debbie Downer is in rare form today.

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