May 6, 2009

sometimes it's heavier than it looks...

it's not always easy to believe in yourself
~~
but
if you do believe in yourself
fearlessly
you will always have a thirst for life
that
nobody else will ever quite understand

I believe
that we are all facing choices that define us
and
if you choose to believe in
forgiveness and wonder
your faith will soar
~~

I also believe
that we all have growing pains
and
if you quit on yourself
even the tiniest little bit
everyone else will
too
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~this is my wednesday spc for the incredible and beautiful misty~
and
who knew i could have so much fun with a sign
?

35 comments:

  1. I love thos post! The shots are georgous! Thanks for sharing =)

    Love, I

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  2. Hi Beth,

    Maybe we should all get a sign like that and plonk it in a prominent position!

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  3. Beth your right, we have to believe and sometimes it's hard! I like the sign. Take care

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  4. Here's me, clapping my hand together figoursly:
    "I believe! I believe! I believe!!"

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  5. these are absolutely some of the coolest pictures i have ever seen!

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  6. These are such great shots, beth ! I love how the sign really does look heavy in the first one...

    The best thing about the post though, is the words you put with your gorgeous photos. Need them today...most days lately...know that your message touched someone deep inside, in a really good way, today.

    Happy Wednesday !

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  7. Don't every quit...and if you have a day when you just can't push uphill on your own...let us remind you of all of your worth, value, beauty, and the inspiration your images and words bring to us. Growing pains?? I so understand.

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  8. great self portraits and writing about believing. I like your thoughts.

    (we have that same sign in our living room)

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  9. I BELIEVE!

    I love your creative forces, Beth!

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  10. It's nice when someone reminds you that "I" am included in the people I care about and the people that deserve my time and effort. Sometimes the hardest person to support is yourself... This was just what I needed to see today.



    "Whether you think you can or you think you can't... you're probably right." ~my pepere

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  11. I do believe too. Sometimes it's a little hard to look into your own reflection. But only good can come from it. Because by looking closely than only you can see the things that you might like to change for the better. Some times the road is bumpy and hard but at the end it is always worth it. And you never ever walk alone.
    Thank you for your words, sometimes it's necessary someone else says them too me so I won't forget.

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  12. mmmm ... lovin' it, soakin' it in, and it's landing SO NICELY in my belly ... I forgot about it being SP Wednesday but I'm sick of the same old way I gotta shoot myself ... don't want to do my shadow cuz it's been done and done again ...

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  13. Nicely done Beth! I think we all should carry around a believe sign to help us remember- I know I could benefit from that! Enjoy Elizabeth Berg- she was wonderful and she mentioned Laura by name- how cool is that?! Ask Laura about it...

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  14. AnonymousMay 06, 2009

    Great message, thank you...I believe in myself more now than ever...

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  15. AnonymousMay 06, 2009

    beautiful post, sp & reminder. :)

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  16. i really like this in black and white beth...you have taken some amazing images and intertwined words to match the feeling !

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  17. Awesome photos. Suitable for framing! Have you thought about publishing a motivational pamphlet? You've already got the material!

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  18. Very creative..and wonderful messsage. Now - how did you manage to take these shots? Camera on a timer? Or - did someone else take them? Am impressed!!!

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  19. I second Marcie's questions. It's a fabulous post with great images. Tell us the secret.

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  20. hey, this is one of my fav words....!!!
    xoxox

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  21. Wonderful, incredible! Most excellent images!

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  22. AnonymousMay 07, 2009

    Great uplifting post! Love the photos!

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  23. AnonymousMay 07, 2009

    Love the photos, love the inspirational words :-)

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  24. yes! you are such a good friend to have, one that keeps us in the light!
    love where you take us with your sp.
    xoxoooxoxoxoxooxx

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  25. Wonderful inspiration! It's amazing too how if you believe enough, it often becomes you.

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  26. Inspiring words and images, you are so creative!
    Have a great day!

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  27. The first image captured my heart. Wonderful post with great, great advice.

    Lovely.

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  28. I posted my blog, and thought I'd see what yours was up to, and it was almost like you saw mine and answered it, although i know you posted first.
    Do you really read all the comments? You have so many followers.

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  29. These would be fabulous photo cards. Vistaprint.com -- inexpensive and often lots of free deals. Really. These belong on a card.

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  30. I believe your right!

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  31. Beth,

    Have a wonderful mother's day!

    Angelica

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  32. Beth, I so love this SP. and your writing, so wonderful as well as the photography. Talent all the way around, inside and out.

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  33. Great pictures.
    GREAT post!

    Something to carry with me today.
    :):)

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  34. i LOVE this post!!! and i do believe it was screaming my name this morning as i scrolled through this wonderful blog of yours! I'm so glad i found it! I'll definitely be back ;)

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth