Of all the people I have ever known, those who have pursued their dreams and failed have lived a much more fulfilling life than those who have put their dreams on a shelf for fear of failure.
~Author Unknown
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I like that one. I come up short often, but not in striving for new things and taking chances… just a little more calculated than they used to be!
I love that, so true!
You started me humming the song “Take a Chance”—yes it is better to try and fail than to never try!
Weekend Blessings!
I love this, Ceil. Thank you so much for sharing. I have been having some health issues, and I would really appreciate your prayers on my behalf. A heartfelt thanks. God bless you.
Amen to this! I’m taking a chance very soon with my book, LOL!
It’s so true….We have only failed when we stop trying. Thanks Ceil for the lovely reminder! Have a lovely weekend 🙂
How sad that fear so often keeps us from doing not only what we want to do, but what we really should do.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Once upon a time a lovely, yet lonely, young princess was walking round the beautiful palace gardens when, near a pond, she saw a big frog singing:
“If you’re all alone … when handsome men are gone …
Honey I’m still free. Take a chance on me. Take a chance on me …”
The princess stopped and wondered “This song is familiar. I wonder who sang it?” (She was a bit slow, intelligence wise).
The frog continued singing louder in desperation.
“Take a chance on me. Take a chance on me …”
So the princess remembered the story about kissing a frog and it turns into a lovely prince, and be happy ever after. But she was disgusted at the prospect of kissing this slimy creature.
The frog sang even louder.
“Take a chance on me. Take a chance on me …”
Finally convincing herself, the princess picks up the frog, closes her eyes, and kisses it on the lips.
There was a bright light everywhere and magically, to her great surprise, the frog turns into a toad … singing …
“Take a chance on me. Take a chance on me …”
Oh yes! I’d rather fail than not try!!! BTW – what have you stuffed those peppers with? I want to make that – it’s looks so delicious!
Short, but profoundly sweet…and a little convicting and challenging.
Will you stop that??? 🙂
GOD BLESS!
Love that quote!
After all, what’s the worst that could happen?
Great truth Ceil! God did not call us to live in fear. Fear leaves us on the wrong side of the river wandering around the desert for 40 years. Blessings to you!
I wish I could…..I’m so afraid of change!
Love the quote, Ceil, and I completely agree! Happy weekend to you 🙂
Breathing in the truth – short and sweet, fresh and real, beautiful. Thank you. Some posts are so long it’s hard to wrap my arms around what is being said. You showed the truth wonderfully. I got it….I really got it. Thanks. Blessings ~Chris
What glorious adventures did we miss along the way because we were too scared to step out of our self-imposed boxes?
If we never try we never know how much we might be able to accomplish.
Thanks for sharing this, Ceil
Have a lovely Sunday .
Oooh, now I have Abba’s song in my head too. “Take a chance, take a chance…” 🙂
We need those reminders to risk failing and to take wild chances with our dreams, goals, and passions, huh?
Re your comment on my post “Kindle Instant Intimacy…” Thank you, Ceil. Those moments are so special and lead to greater closeness, huh? 🙂
May you and your family have a grace-filled weekend.
Jennifer Dougan
catching up on blogs today and just reading this: what a great picker upper and love the graphic too.