Friday, June 26, 2009
Take it for what it is
"Every one of us is called upon, probably many times, to start a new life. A frightening diagnosis, a marriage, a move, loss of a job...And onward full tilt we go, pitched and wrecked and absurdly resolute, driven in spite of everything to make good on a new shore. To be hopeful, to embrace one possibility after another -- that is surely the basic instinct....Crying out: High tide! Time to move out into the glorious debris. Time to take this life for what it is." -- Barbara Kingsolver, From High Tide in Tucson.
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it is very nice to see that you are sharing again. it seems like many of us are experiencing these feelings. what to do when you are at the crossroads of life. what to do when you cry out, a loud deafening whisper, as you are fearful that no one will hear or answer you and at the same time, you are fearful that your cry will reach everyone.
ReplyDeleteplease continue to share as i feel that your reflections will help me cry out and start a new life.
This is a fabulous quote - I'm going to copy it to my list of quotes!
ReplyDeleteI love this quote - I'm going to copy it to my inspiration notebook.
ReplyDeleteI love this quote - I'm going to copy it to my inspiration notebook.
ReplyDeleteMorning. not sure how to post. attempted to post a comment before but i do not see that it is on the site. This really hits home.
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