Are we like potatoes." A couple weeks ago my husband was digging up an old garden plot and came upon 4 little potatoes that had been ignored, should have rotted since last year, yet instead were sprouting with new life. No one had given these potatoes a chance. No one nurtured, cared for or did anything to prolong their lives. They were just more determined/stubborn than others.
When others were sitting there having given up on life, these 4 took a stance and lived in spite of everything. Guess you could say they were survivors.
By now you'll have got my point. Some people like David Pelzer who was the worst case of child abuse in California's history, not only survived but went on to thrive in life. If you haven't read his story, I recommend you do: "Help Yourself" or " A Boy Named It." If you ever blame your childhood for your lack of success and happiness in life, think of David and the potatoes. They are giving forth life to all who come in contact with them. They are reaching out for the light.
Why is that some survive and thrive in spite of the odds against them? Why is that some don't survive in spite of ideal conditions? Just like potatoes need fertilizing, and hilling in order to produce the best product, so do humans. Or do we? Maybe some of us get to a point in our lives when we make choices to produce something different.
What will be your choice today? Will you be like these potatoes that choose to live a passionate life even when circumstances aren't the best? If these potatoes could dance they would. Will you dance with life today?
Happy dancing!
Barb
Friday, May 27, 2005
Friday, May 20, 2005
Barb's Newsletter Gets a Face Lift!
"You don't have to get it right, you just have to get it going." Those are the words of New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. That has been my philosophy since starting my newsletter 3 years ago...just get going!
My newsletter "Passions Passport" has done a good job, but now its time for a face lift. Thus you'll always find it on this blog "Life's A Dance" and carrying the same name. Out with "Passions Passport," in with "Life's A Dance"...Because isn't it?
Do we know the steps in order to dance smoothly through it? Do we know the steps to express our excitement and passion for life? Do we sometimes find we are stepping on our partner/life's toes and stumbling along?
My vision for Life's A Dance is much the same as it always has been: To inspire my readers to reach higher, dream bigger, achieve more, laugh and love more often. In this ezine you will find inspirational quotes, valuable links, thought provoking articles and updates on my products, services and retreats. I'll include writers workshops and info on our local Festival of writers. You may even be treated to some of the spectacular photos from our area on the west coast of BC.
Quotes to live by:
"Work from the pithy eye out. Swimming in a language sea. Something that you feel will find form." Jack Kerouac
"Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." Oscar Wilde
"Life is a checkerboard and the player opposite you is time. If you hesitate before moving or neglect to move promtly, your men will be wiped off the board by time. You are playing against a partner who will not tolerate indecision." from "Think and Grow Rich"
"Every pothole has a diamond lesson waiting to be dug out of it." From my book, "Lessons from the Potholes of Life."
Blogs and Links of Interest:
On writing, Retreat 2 Write is found at: http://dreambg1.blogspot.com
Driftwood art by my husband Dave, R Stix R4U is found at : http://rstixr4u.blogspot.com
From our Auzzie photo journalist Richard, his site: www.zouchai.com
Info on Powell River Festival of Writers that took place April 15-17/05: www.prmicro.festivalofwriters
Our Sassyscribe writers site where people of all levels of experience come together in a safe and friendly place : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sassyscribe2003
Hope you enjoyed the new location and face of my newsletter. If you did pass the link on.
Barb
My newsletter "Passions Passport" has done a good job, but now its time for a face lift. Thus you'll always find it on this blog "Life's A Dance" and carrying the same name. Out with "Passions Passport," in with "Life's A Dance"...Because isn't it?
Do we know the steps in order to dance smoothly through it? Do we know the steps to express our excitement and passion for life? Do we sometimes find we are stepping on our partner/life's toes and stumbling along?
My vision for Life's A Dance is much the same as it always has been: To inspire my readers to reach higher, dream bigger, achieve more, laugh and love more often. In this ezine you will find inspirational quotes, valuable links, thought provoking articles and updates on my products, services and retreats. I'll include writers workshops and info on our local Festival of writers. You may even be treated to some of the spectacular photos from our area on the west coast of BC.
Quotes to live by:
"Work from the pithy eye out. Swimming in a language sea. Something that you feel will find form." Jack Kerouac
"Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." Oscar Wilde
"Life is a checkerboard and the player opposite you is time. If you hesitate before moving or neglect to move promtly, your men will be wiped off the board by time. You are playing against a partner who will not tolerate indecision." from "Think and Grow Rich"
"Every pothole has a diamond lesson waiting to be dug out of it." From my book, "Lessons from the Potholes of Life."
Blogs and Links of Interest:
On writing, Retreat 2 Write is found at: http://dreambg1.blogspot.com
Driftwood art by my husband Dave, R Stix R4U is found at : http://rstixr4u.blogspot.com
From our Auzzie photo journalist Richard, his site: www.zouchai.com
Info on Powell River Festival of Writers that took place April 15-17/05: www.prmicro.festivalofwriters
Our Sassyscribe writers site where people of all levels of experience come together in a safe and friendly place : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sassyscribe2003
Hope you enjoyed the new location and face of my newsletter. If you did pass the link on.
Barb
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