My Courage Quotes
27/09/10
The butterfly landed on the conquering wildflower blooming and perfuming the wasteland of despair. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
The butterfly landed on the conquering wildflower blooming and perfuming the wasteland of despair. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
15/09/10
Do we ever in this life know why things turn out as they do? Some of what we think of as our worst flaws saves us much grief while some of our best strengths don't help when we think they should. Still, all works together for us in ways we don't always see. Nothing is as it appears. So, I say relax more, enjoy, & work with whatever happens. Might as well smile, too. It's free. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
Do we ever in this life know why things turn out as they do? Some of what we think of as our worst flaws saves us much grief while some of our best strengths don't help when we think they should. Still, all works together for us in ways we don't always see. Nothing is as it appears. So, I say relax more, enjoy, & work with whatever happens. Might as well smile, too. It's free. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
12/09/10
Some days it is harder to take than others, but I keep telling myself that I am who I am. I cannot be anyone else. I would not know how to be someone else anyway. Besides, I would not want to be someone other than me even if I could be, & since I cannot be other than whom I am, that is good. But, some days it is all I can do to keep from weeping, running away, hiding away forever somewhere. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
Some days it is harder to take than others, but I keep telling myself that I am who I am. I cannot be anyone else. I would not know how to be someone else anyway. Besides, I would not want to be someone other than me even if I could be, & since I cannot be other than whom I am, that is good. But, some days it is all I can do to keep from weeping, running away, hiding away forever somewhere. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
07/10/10
No matter what, the trick is not to give up because you just never know what is going to happen next. Yes, it could be something worse, but it could be something better than you could ever dream, too. Mostly, though, it's a continuation of the ordinary, which is a blessing in itself often. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
No matter what, the trick is not to give up because you just never know what is going to happen next. Yes, it could be something worse, but it could be something better than you could ever dream, too. Mostly, though, it's a continuation of the ordinary, which is a blessing in itself often. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
25/10/10
I may fail spectacularly and repeatedly on my path in life, but that has not stopped me yet from getting back up... to learn from the falls & to keep trying. Sometimes the "mistakes" were more important than the supposed lessons. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
I may fail spectacularly and repeatedly on my path in life, but that has not stopped me yet from getting back up... to learn from the falls & to keep trying. Sometimes the "mistakes" were more important than the supposed lessons. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
21/11/10
When you are struggling to live in a good way, trying to heal, & falling down often but continuing to get up to try one more time all the while wondering if all the effort is really worth it, please know you are never alone. You are being cheered on by your fellow strugglers as well as myriad allies that are not seen at the moment. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
When you are struggling to live in a good way, trying to heal, & falling down often but continuing to get up to try one more time all the while wondering if all the effort is really worth it, please know you are never alone. You are being cheered on by your fellow strugglers as well as myriad allies that are not seen at the moment. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
26/11/10
May love, life, joy, kindness, & peace be my jewelry and my beauty routine because nothing is more beautiful in my eyes than Life glowing from within. May I help you shine too, my beautiful, beloved friends & family. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
May love, life, joy, kindness, & peace be my jewelry and my beauty routine because nothing is more beautiful in my eyes than Life glowing from within. May I help you shine too, my beautiful, beloved friends & family. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
13/12/10
May I always have the courage to choose love & kindness when faced with a choice between following the rules and being kind/loving. May I have the courage to choose & to accept the consequences of that choice with graciousness. And, where I lack wisdom or knowledge, may I seek those but still choose love/kindness. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
May I always have the courage to choose love & kindness when faced with a choice between following the rules and being kind/loving. May I have the courage to choose & to accept the consequences of that choice with graciousness. And, where I lack wisdom or knowledge, may I seek those but still choose love/kindness. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
22/12/10
When sadness like a shroud enveils my heart & difficulties besiege my mind, I trudge along or rest a while before methodically continuing onward with Life, bit by bit until the time is done. Sometimes it is the courage simply to continue to breathe that makes a character, I think. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
When sadness like a shroud enveils my heart & difficulties besiege my mind, I trudge along or rest a while before methodically continuing onward with Life, bit by bit until the time is done. Sometimes it is the courage simply to continue to breathe that makes a character, I think. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
18/11/10
A real test of your strength & character is the amount of control you have when you are angry or afraid. Can you refrain from lashing out, panicking, or saying/doing things you will regret? Can you still be patient & kind at that time? I don't know about you, but I am still working on this one. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
A real test of your strength & character is the amount of control you have when you are angry or afraid. Can you refrain from lashing out, panicking, or saying/doing things you will regret? Can you still be patient & kind at that time? I don't know about you, but I am still working on this one. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
08/01/11
I could not stop for death & still won't! The imp wants mischief, the dragon feeding, the nymph a laurel tree to tend, a broom needing off the pink potion, a magic carpet to clean, breathing still to do, friends to love, & a beloved to thrill well past ecstasy. Schedules! Mustn't interfere with mine! lol ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
I could not stop for death & still won't! The imp wants mischief, the dragon feeding, the nymph a laurel tree to tend, a broom needing off the pink potion, a magic carpet to clean, breathing still to do, friends to love, & a beloved to thrill well past ecstasy. Schedules! Mustn't interfere with mine! lol ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
09/01/11
Guard your heart for out of it come the issues of life (from Bible, Proverbs 4:23; Qu'ran 28:32) - Our attitudes, thoughts, even our "subterranean" thoughts color how we see, hear, act, react, & are also treated in this world. Change your thoughts/attitudes, & it is like magic. Try it, & see for yourself. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
Guard your heart for out of it come the issues of life (from Bible, Proverbs 4:23; Qu'ran 28:32) - Our attitudes, thoughts, even our "subterranean" thoughts color how we see, hear, act, react, & are also treated in this world. Change your thoughts/attitudes, & it is like magic. Try it, & see for yourself. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
25/01/11
Moment by moment I am training myself to respect all of me as a whole & worthwhile person. I am learning to turn scared into sacred. I am learning that I really am who I am, & who I am is exactly who I was meant to be. I am learning this is the same for all my relations in creation. AND, it is a joy. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
Moment by moment I am training myself to respect all of me as a whole & worthwhile person. I am learning to turn scared into sacred. I am learning that I really am who I am, & who I am is exactly who I was meant to be. I am learning this is the same for all my relations in creation. AND, it is a joy. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
26/01/11
I hated my body until I realized it was how I heard, saw, tasted, felt, smelt, & experienced life. Without my humble body functioning despite all it goes thru, I would not be here. I could not love, laugh, think, or enjoy all I have so far. So, I am learning to love & bless my body. It's about time. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
I hated my body until I realized it was how I heard, saw, tasted, felt, smelt, & experienced life. Without my humble body functioning despite all it goes thru, I would not be here. I could not love, laugh, think, or enjoy all I have so far. So, I am learning to love & bless my body. It's about time. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
07/02/11
The world needed me just as me, so I will be the best me I can be by just being me. I don't know how to be anyone else, so I'll be me by default & by choice. The world needed you just as you, too, & even if nobody else cares, I do. I like you as you. Shall we be us together now? ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
The world needed me just as me, so I will be the best me I can be by just being me. I don't know how to be anyone else, so I'll be me by default & by choice. The world needed you just as you, too, & even if nobody else cares, I do. I like you as you. Shall we be us together now? ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
18/02/11
Many have asked to get to know me better, & I am open to friendship from everyone everywhere. I am just a very shy, quiet, but friendly person until I "warm up"... which can take a while. But, it is not because I do not want the friendship, so please accept my apologies as I ask for patience with me. Thank you. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
Many have asked to get to know me better, & I am open to friendship from everyone everywhere. I am just a very shy, quiet, but friendly person until I "warm up"... which can take a while. But, it is not because I do not want the friendship, so please accept my apologies as I ask for patience with me. Thank you. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
19/02/11
If you really want to know me, then know my thoughts, see my art, feel my words, dance with my spirit, & sing with my soul in those glimpses & glances scattered across my heart & eyes for the daring to catch & hold. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
If you really want to know me, then know my thoughts, see my art, feel my words, dance with my spirit, & sing with my soul in those glimpses & glances scattered across my heart & eyes for the daring to catch & hold. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
20/02/11
From babyhood on I have wanted to become Love, to find my wholeness, to heal from the deep brokenheartedness. It has been a journey in learning to forgive, to let go, to choose ever more wisely, to allow myself permission to just be me. I'm still learning. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
From babyhood on I have wanted to become Love, to find my wholeness, to heal from the deep brokenheartedness. It has been a journey in learning to forgive, to let go, to choose ever more wisely, to allow myself permission to just be me. I'm still learning. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
05/03/11
Breath is Spirit is Life. It would be wonderful if each breath could be free & easy, but even if each one must be a titanic struggle, it still will be done. Life finds a way until the end. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
Breath is Spirit is Life. It would be wonderful if each breath could be free & easy, but even if each one must be a titanic struggle, it still will be done. Life finds a way until the end. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
23/03/11
I raise my head up to howl in laughter, to howl in mixed emotion, to howl to life itself. Despite pain, fear, heavy burdens, despite all. I will raise my head up to howl. My heart will dance long after my body is gone for I have loved as well as I am able with all my heart. May I yet live to learn to love more. Love never dies. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
I raise my head up to howl in laughter, to howl in mixed emotion, to howl to life itself. Despite pain, fear, heavy burdens, despite all. I will raise my head up to howl. My heart will dance long after my body is gone for I have loved as well as I am able with all my heart. May I yet live to learn to love more. Love never dies. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
25/03/11
Let me plant flowers even where I will never smell their fragrance, trees even where I will never enjoy their shade, love even where I will never know even a hug back. Let me leave something alive and beautiful wherever I go, wherever I am. A simple act of kindness & love can bring such healing even if I never see it. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
Let me plant flowers even where I will never smell their fragrance, trees even where I will never enjoy their shade, love even where I will never know even a hug back. Let me leave something alive and beautiful wherever I go, wherever I am. A simple act of kindness & love can bring such healing even if I never see it. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
25/04/11
I am not a beauty nor a Barbie. I am an aging, larger, struggling to heal & move again, real woman. Many would find me not so attractive outwardly, but it would be hard to find more beauty in this broken body. It has withstood so much & is still here, doing its job faithfully. This is true beauty, imho. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
I am not a beauty nor a Barbie. I am an aging, larger, struggling to heal & move again, real woman. Many would find me not so attractive outwardly, but it would be hard to find more beauty in this broken body. It has withstood so much & is still here, doing its job faithfully. This is true beauty, imho. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
29/04/11
Maybe the reason I am still here despite all is not so much that I need to be here or that I am of a warrioress type of spirit. Maybe, just maybe I am still here against all odds is because someone(s) still need me here. Maybe just the fact I exist gives someone(s) hope, love, or joy. Maybe the fact of my life is the message. Maybe this is also true for you as well. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
Maybe the reason I am still here despite all is not so much that I need to be here or that I am of a warrioress type of spirit. Maybe, just maybe I am still here against all odds is because someone(s) still need me here. Maybe just the fact I exist gives someone(s) hope, love, or joy. Maybe the fact of my life is the message. Maybe this is also true for you as well. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
01/05/11
I am a real woman. I sometimes scream, show fierce anger, say horrible things, weep, ache, get scared, panic, etc. I am human, just human. Some say these are faults. Maybe they are/maybe not, but it is not all of who I am. I cannot allow these to keep me from continuing to be real, be kind, & to grow & learn. I can make that choice to keep being & moving as the woman I am. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
I am a real woman. I sometimes scream, show fierce anger, say horrible things, weep, ache, get scared, panic, etc. I am human, just human. Some say these are faults. Maybe they are/maybe not, but it is not all of who I am. I cannot allow these to keep me from continuing to be real, be kind, & to grow & learn. I can make that choice to keep being & moving as the woman I am. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
31/05/11
As an aging woman, I love the charisma, the accomplishment, the confidence in who I am, my own sexuality & spirituality, my knowledge /intelligence/ wisdom, & all that I have so far learned & experienced in my life & my loves. This is real beauty. It cannot be faked nor exactly duplicated. It can be shared. Many an older woman/man can show you this same beauty. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
As an aging woman, I love the charisma, the accomplishment, the confidence in who I am, my own sexuality & spirituality, my knowledge /intelligence/ wisdom, & all that I have so far learned & experienced in my life & my loves. This is real beauty. It cannot be faked nor exactly duplicated. It can be shared. Many an older woman/man can show you this same beauty. ~ Daphne Yvonne Bradshaw
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