so, i'm asking my blogging community to lend a hand and assisting these tired, weighed down angels a little assistance with flappin' their wings.
*ahem* lordy, is that some cheese or what? yeah, well. it was a poor attempt to gather some laughs on a very serious subject. it seems that august is wearing a lot of my someones down. one of my greatest lessons about blogging is that if you're feeling that way - odds are there are a lot of other people are feeling the same - doubting themselves, worrying about sick family members, about money or jobs or children or...you get the drill. the thing is though i might feel alone, i'm not. all of you have felt these things at one time or another.
i keep by my desk a quote - "what would you do, if you knew you could not fail?" so....what would you do? how high could you reach - how self-confident could you be - what beauty could you share? stand in front of the mirror and ask yourself that question. you might be surprised at the answer.
and today....if you feel especially confident - make sure you engage in a little support for those that might be limping along today. i'm sure they will return the favor for you just when you need it the most.
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today on my ipod - do your thing (edwin mccain), wasted time (the eagles), gotta have you (the weepies), real world (matchbox twenty), beautiful (india.arie), songbird (eva cassidy), i won't back down (tom petty), one big love (patty griffin), cinnamon girl (neil young), don't stop believin' (journey)
Hi Char,
ReplyDeletejust wanted to stop by and say thanks for stopping by my blog today...I am really hurting for something to write about. This heat is keeping me in the house all day, so I'm not taking pictures...I'm just blah!!! It'll get better soon,, I hope.
have a good'n...glenda
loved this post. I have learnt the same lesson through blogs.. for some reason most of the blogs I read are of people a little older than me, with a totally different situation in life though, but still I have learnt that most of them has lived through the same things, same feelings, similar thoughts - and still are. and that's what I love about blogging - people being honest and supportive.
ReplyDeleteoh and I simply love that quote. it made me think a lot.. I guess most of us would reach a lot higher, be a lot more self-confident, in case we knew we would not fail.. though I think we should be it anyway, no matter should we fail or not. one more lesson to learn, I suppose..
"what would you do, if you knew you could not fail?" is a very intriguing question. There are several things that pop into my mind immediately, but I'm not sure where to go from there. Maybe this is the part that is up to me. Do I just do these things, even if I might fail? Do I do these things believing there's no possibility of failure? Do I rethink my definition of failure? Do I embrace failure? Hmmm... I'll be thinking about this today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice thing to do! I'm lifted!
ReplyDeleteThat quote is going to make my mind spin all day long. Seriously...the list could be endless. But maybe that's the point. Lately I've been realizing that there are endless possibilities of things to try and do, so why on earth should I ever be idle? Being idle quickly sends me down a path of depression and that's the last thing I need. Trying new things, practicing old things and just trying to enjoy life (even when it's tough), those are the things I try to remember to do every day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for always being someone that helps others get pumped up! (Your comment about the 50mm lens caused me to use that on a shooting outing this morning.)
Beautiful post Char. You are so right about this...many of us feel down and it's so nice to know that someone out there jsut gets *it*. I know I have received so much support and uplifiting words in the past. Would it be crazy to say that it's even been life changing? Well it has! And that is why I am so open and hones on my blog...because I know others out there get it...and when I receive a comment that is kind and offers uplifting words...it makes a huge difference! xoxo
ReplyDeleteComing to you from Blogfrog and I love your blog - now your newest follower. I make it a point each day to encourage other bloggers because this is what it's all about...supporting one another. Also, I'm a huge fan of the Weepies - I love the song Somebody Loved.
ReplyDeleteOh my LORD!!!! how lovely!! you're truly a great blogger and a great inspiration... the best time to flap your wings for someone else is when you may feel you need some wing flapping for yourself... does that even make sense???? Oh just hugs!!!!
ReplyDeleteseriously....i knew you were cooler than me....sorry, i had to use that from that new song that plays 3000 times a day....but you're just as sensitive as i am and i wasn't sure that was even possible, since i can cry and worry over a melting popsicle....but i digress.
ReplyDeleteyou are adored sweet thing !
Great post Char and love that quote very intriguing question will have to think on that.
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nice my blog friend
and need I mention
in tune with your readers too.
Char...you are SO selfless...WONDEFRUL post!
ReplyDeleteAND you are one friend who ALWAYS uplifts others...
THANK YOU...you have a Spirit which should be bottles and sold to millions...shall I go on?
Have a wonderful evening.
HUGS
Char.x
you are lovely!
ReplyDeleteand that is one great quote.
what a great post. it's true we sometimes feel low, or self-doubting and think we are the only ones feeling that way. it's what i love about blogging - so many wonderful friends to lift a spirit, give an encouraging word, or inspire motivation. I am often encourage when i receive a comment by you and often lifted when i read a post of yours. thank you for always being there.
ReplyDeleteYou are a good woman, Char. I cann't tell you how many times other bloggers have lifted me up when I have been very down; just a small comment goes a long way in lifting someone's spirits.
ReplyDeletexo Erin
noticed the eagles on your ipod oh man i love the eagles...
ReplyDeleteThis is so great, Char. And just yesterday, I was studying a poem by Sappho, focused on Aphrodite. This line: you yoked to your shining car your
ReplyDeleteWing-whirring sparrows; . . . Apparently Aphrodite needed a little help with her chariot, and it was pulled by wing-flapping sparrows, angels of a sort.
So completely true, my friend. I guess every so often we'll have a crappy summer and this is the summer of my discontent!
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What a kind and heartfelt idea! Look out for your friends. Have their back. Give them a reason to smile. I like it!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
so many ups and downs in life! yeesh. i have been having so many downs lately, but i am trying to focus in on what i can control (or at least what i THINK i can control), and expend my thoughts and energy in that direction. it helps. kind of? bah! i also thought of a new venture that i might try. it is a bit terrifying, but kind of exciting. and if it works it will be great. if it doesn't work, it'll be ok, but i think i have to try it.
ReplyDeletesorry for being so babbly here. hope your summer is going well! and thanks for being the one to try and pick us up when we are down. :)
And I thought it was just me!
ReplyDeleteNice words and a good question to ponder. Takes me away from my question "What is making me feel that this is a sucky summer? because I have no good answer for that one. Better questions can make me more confident I'm sure!
xoxo Kim
that is an awesome quote. lord knows i've had my hard times, still do. it's all in the way you handle those times. it's these times that make us who we are today. it makes us appreciate it even more when life is good.
ReplyDeletesuch a great and true post. this summer was definitely not what I expected but looking to make the most of the last few weeks.
ReplyDeleteI'm having a great day, but as you said, I know others who are not, I am trying to spread some of my good energy, I bought donuts for some of my co-workers, sent notes of love to a couple of friends via email and am generally trying to be in a good mood all because tomorrow could be different for me. Great post my friend.
ReplyDeleteAs you can see from the number, and depth, of everyone's responses, you have hit the nail on the head with your post. Thank you for pulling us all together and reminding us that we are a support group, as needed. We don't even have to share the details - we just need to share of ourselves. Thank you, thank you, thank you:):):)
ReplyDeleteSweet you! Sweet, sweet you.
ReplyDelete"what would you do, if you knew you could not fail?" that is the most awesome question! i'll spend a lot of time today thinking on that one and sending peaceful wishes to all the hurting hearts...you're wonderful char :)
ReplyDeletei am going to use that quote the next time i journal...and oh...by the way...
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oh, beautiful post. i wrote the quote out and it is now next to my computer. thank you x
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful post. And a lovely way to reach out and let everyone know that they are not alone. This summer was not especially full of joy for me either...this was a comfort to read.
ReplyDeleteThank you. xo