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Someone dear to me sent this via email. Seems there are always days that people struggle with the difference between the acceptance of HP will, and the strength to carry that out.
I really liked the message... thought I would pass it along.
Will leave the reading up to you.... Take what you like and leave the rest as always.
Love to all....
Take care of you!
I Always Wanted To!
An old prospector wandered into a small town where he was accosted by a loud, obnoxious and quite drunken cowboy. The cowboy pointed his six-shooters in the old miners direction and asked, "Old man, do you know how to dance?"
"Nope," the prospector replied.
"Maybe youd better learn," said the cowpuncher. Hot lead kicked up dust around the old mans feet and he began to dance.
Soon, however, the guns were empty. The old prospector reached into his saddlebag and pulled out a sawed-off shotgun.
"Son," he said, "you ever kissed a mule?" Looking first as the shotgun, then at the spot where the mules tail is attached to its body, the young cowboy got the message.
"Nope," he answered, "I never kissed a mule. But I always wanted to!" In real life, desire is not something that can be given by anyone else! It comes from the inside. Nobody can make us want anything important. If we decide we want to improve, if we want meaningful relationships or more fulfilling work, if we want rich spiritual lives or healthier bodies, then the desire must come from our own hearts. Nobody can make us want those things. And, at the same time, nothing important will ever happen without sufficient desire. Its said that "want power makes will power." If you want it badly enough, you will find a way to make it happen. But look within for "want power." Because that is where it is to be found. And sufficient desire is the necessary first step to accomplishing anything worthwhile. - Steve Goodier Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions.
Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.
- Mark Twain
Leaders dont force people to follow they invite them on a journey.
- Charles S. Lauer
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"Good judgement comes from experience... experience comes from bad judgement" - unknown
One can never go wrong with Mark Twain! This post is a keeper and so are you! Hope all is well with you. Much love and blessings to you and your family.
Live strong,
Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
i think the most important thing for me is ACTION saying i always wanted to and actually doing are 2 different things. reminds me of the saying the road to hell is paved with good intentions - it's actions that count and make all the difference.
I think one of the things I always wanted to was to leave the A. I know leaving him was a huge undertaking but I did that. I know in time I can do other things.
