"And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
A friend shared those words with me yesterday from her Daily Reading book. I find them beautiful; and they say exactly where I am in my journey through life.
I do not know why I spent 59 years in hiding. All I know is that I can't stay there one second longer. As challenging as I find some of those moments to be without all the props I spent my life hiding behind, it is just no longer an option.
About Me
- Rambling Rose
- I grew up in a large family, married young, survived two husbands, raised two children, helped raise two granddaughters and a great-niece. I am now retired from the workforce and am committed to finding out who I am outside all the roles I buried myself in.
Paints With Words
My Christening Award
6 comments:
YES Rose!!!
We will embrace life together!
Rose:
"Life's simple pleasures are meant to be savored" - "Life is to be enjoyed, not saddled with" and "Take joy from each day".
Happy Midsummer Night!
You Go Gurl!!!
everyone, i think, spends periods of their life hiding for various reasons, whether they want to admit it or not. maybe it's the comfort and security that keeps us there; secluded and afraid. but once you make the decision to step out and live, there's nothing to stop you.
so Rose, may you begin your new journey through life with open eyes and an open heart. embrace the joys that life will offer you, and live... not for anyone else, but for YOU!
best wishes...
Thanks rthmcdragn and DW. I am becoming fully engaged in Life these days - in a way that I never before dared. Not hesitantly - not timidly - just giving each moment of the day my full attention.
I am finding it quite enjoyable. And though it is not self-centered, it is Self centered, if you know what I mean.
For someone who has been other-oriented her whole life, it feels pretty darn good.
Thanks for the encouraging words.
Hey, check your good4ufood comments.....you might enjoy...I am such the cheff...not
I agree wholeheartedly. You are Such a chef and lots of fun, as usual.
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