Monthly Archives: July 2018

“Real Power”

Posted on July 31, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“There is a sacred calling on your life, and the question is: Will you spend your life flittering and fluttering about, or take the time and really heed that call and create your own path to your highest good?… You … Continue reading →

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“Dream Big”

Posted on July 30, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“Kids … just dream big. People tell you it can’t be done, but you believe in yourself and you work hard, keep going … and anything is possible.” Geraint Thomas, Winner of the 2018 Tour de France Wow, what a … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on July 28, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

This beautiful poem is a gift to us from Ermira Mitre, a lovely poetess and member of my Poetry Appreciation Group: Waiting      John Burroughs Serene, I fold my hands and wait, Nor care for wind nor tide nor sea; I … Continue reading →

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Pep Talks

Posted on July 27, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Coaches are fond of giving pep talks to their teams . Here are some words of experience and hard-won wisdom from some of life’s peak performers that we can all use as motivators: Diana Nyad on her epic swim from … Continue reading →

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“Inquire Within”

Posted on July 26, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“All serious daring starts from within.”      Eudora Welty “The grass is greener on the inside.”   Dot Reeder, retail store “Inquire within” – I once met a tall, red-headed young man who was a devoted yoga student who and sported a … Continue reading →

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Eleven Rules

Posted on July 25, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

These “11 Rules for Being Human” have been passed around for years. No one seems to know who wrote them or when. One story says they were found on a refrigerator in Toronto. I feel sure there’s wisdom here we … Continue reading →

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“Competitive Enthusiasm”

Posted on July 24, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don’t do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results. ”                  Michael Jordan Known for his … Continue reading →

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Pace Perfect

Posted on July 23, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“If the people about you are carrying on their business or their benevolence at a pace which drains the life out of you, resolutely take a slower pace; be called a laggard, make less money, accomplish less work than they, … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful

Posted on July 21, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

Flower in the Crannied Wall Flower in the crannied wall, I pluck you out of the crannies, I hold you here, root and all, in my hand, Little flower—but if I could understand What you are, root and all, and … Continue reading →

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“Pure Happiness”

Posted on July 20, 2018 by karinwritesdangerously

“We never know how high we are,      Till we are called to rise; And then, if we are true to plan, Our statures touch the skies.” Emily Dickinson Watching the Tour de France in July is one of my … Continue reading →

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