I tend to overlook the successes and fixate on the 'failures'. So this morning I have had to stop and ask myself why that is? Perhaps because the unfinished is what leaves a longing my your heart. Something I dared to dream has not been carried out and therefore lingers, as a ghost to haunt me.
Some dreams got pushed aside to enable me to concentrate on the immediate needs of my family and friends. Some got pushed down because I feel undeserving of the joy that persuing them may bring. Sometimes I quit before I can fail...as if the outcome is already known. The 'Negative Nellies' living in my head often drown out the whispers of my heart, telling me I can't do that, I'll never succeed, why even bother.
My wish for today is that today's question would enable me to be brave enough to at least try, that in answering the desires of my heart I can quiet the 'ghosts' of unlived dreams. I wish to acknowledge that at least in trying I have answered the call of my heart and that the outcome is not important...it is in the attempt that I will grow. So beginning today I will choose the 'Paths not Taken'...
As Diva Kreszl wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to your post, only too well! I am a terrific starter (one friend lovingly labelled me a muse, since I love to inspire others to try new things and then wander off on my merry way). I appreciate your wisdom in recognizing that the journey is filled with "trying" and the path of motherhood can make completion seem elusive- always around the next bend.
ReplyDeleteAs Diva K wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Your post moved me to tears, for it has a familiar ring to it.
ReplyDeleteAs Diva Kresl wishes for herself, so I wish also.
very good question!!! HMMMM Right now I just want to go with the flow more. Relax and let life give me what it gives !!
ReplyDelete"I tend to overlook the successes and fixate on the 'failures'."
ReplyDeleteHoha, so well known to me, to every woman I think.
As Diva wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
As Diva K wishes for herself, so do I wish for her as well!!
ReplyDeleteAs Diva Kreszl wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
ReplyDeleteAs Diva Kreszl wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. Be brave! Take risks! I found that when we put ourselves out there, amazing things happen!
ReplyDeleteAs Diva Kresl wishes for herself I so completely wish for her as well...
ReplyDeleteGo take the risks!
ReplyDeleteFollow your dreams!
Start now!
As Diva Kreszl wishes for herself, so I lovingly wish for her also.
Life is never easy. A lot of it is on how we make it. There is nothing you cannot do if you dream and try hard enough. You have to stop and think, what is best for all concerned. You will work it out.
ReplyDeletewow! how did you get into my head?!! you always express yourself so beautifully, diva.....and i SO agree with this:
ReplyDelete"I tend to overlook the successes and fixate on the 'failures'. So this morning I have had to stop and ask myself why that is? Perhaps because the unfinished is what leaves a longing my your heart. Something I dared to dream has not been carried out and therefore lingers, as a ghost to haunt me"
thank you again for another beautiful post! :))
Hi Diva. So well said. Good wishes to you and thank you for reminding me to hush the voices in my head.
ReplyDeleteHugs...Tracy :)
Hi Diva,
ReplyDeleteLove taking the paths not taken. Those are precisely the ones that beckon us. Remember Negative Nellies are other people's voices hanging out in your head. Tell them they are not welcome and give them 30 minutes to leave the premises. I wish for you to see how great you are! Giulietta
As Diva Kresl wishes for herself so do I wish for her also. You've made me think of so many things - but mostly of those unfinished tasks which leave a longing in our hearts - to those I shall now pay attention. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAs Diva Kreszl wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
ReplyDeleteAh those heart desires..so important and so huge!! May your hearts desires come to you hon! Wonderful wish and one I really understand!!
Hugs, Sarah
Sometimes life just gets in the way of what you have planned. Sometimes things just don't work out the way you want. I have been trying to get my artwork noticed for a long time now and it seems I take two steps forward and then three back all the time. Nobody seems to really care enough about it to want to embrace it, but me. I question it all the time. DO I see something more there than what is actually there? I only know I love doing it, and so do it I must. It is a dream of mine to one day have people love it and want it for their own. As someone once said, "You have to have a dream to have a dream come true." I have a dream.
ReplyDeleteYou make me think, Miss Diva....and that's a gift from you to me. So, thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat second to the last paragraph? Go ahead and refresh your memory; I'll wait. Okay, did you reread it? Good! You articulated so succinctly what the female of the species feels on a regular basis! I would guess that makes us all human and isn't it heartwarming to realize the entire sisterhood (if they're being honest) can identify?
Here's a suggestion for something to try when the 'paths not taken' seem innumerable - ask Him to keep you on His path.
How's Ceil and the what were the results of the testing on her bone?
As Diva wishes for herself, so do I wish for her as well!
ReplyDeleteAs Diva wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. Thanks for sharing your wishes her and your struggles also. I can relate to you feeling undeserving of the joy, that touches my life also. We all deserve joy, I am starting to get that. Here is to joy for us all.
ReplyDeleteDiva,
ReplyDeleteYour post really resonated with me. I have a long standing history of a million unfinished projects and there are all the many ideas that I never start for whatever reason. I think it's just human nature to downplay the successes and focus on the "failures". As you wish for yourself, I wish for you lovingly!
Just stopping by to thank you for visiting my corner and leaving such motivating messages.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness! What a thought-provoking question and what an excellent response you've given. I found myself nodding my head in agreement so your experience is not so very different from my own.
How interesting...just yesterday Sara and I were at a Boutique and saw a sign that had this quote from Eleanor Roosevelt on it, "Do the thing you're SURE you cannot do." That sounds like her doesn't it? : )
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As Diva Kreszl wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
ReplyDeleteThe path not taken resonates with me. Thanks for sharing such deep thoughts!