Entries from August 2009
August 30, 2009
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Finish each day and be done with it.
You have done what you could.
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in;
forget them as soon as you can.
Tomorrow is a new day;
begin it well and serenely,
and with too high a spirit
to be encumbered with your old nonsense.
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So much has happened since we took off on our three week road trip, I hardly know where to begin with the updates. I met some great people, had wonderful adventures, and encountered a few emotional rough spots along the way. I’m sure in time, I’ll tell you about each of these.
But not today. This is a new day, and I’m in high spirits!
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Inspiration from Ralph Waldo Emerson: A New Day
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August 16, 2009
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Do not ask to have your life’s load lightened,
But for courage to endure.
Do not ask for fulfillment in all your life,
But for patience to accept frustration.
Do not ask for perfection in all you do,
But for the wisdom not to repeat mistakes.
And finally, do not ask for more,
Before saying, “Thank You”
for what you have already received.
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As I was recovering from my unexpected back issue this week, I kept noticing this passage on the wall beside me. I’m not really sure where it came from, but it kept tugging at my heart, wanting me to notice it. I read it, and re-read it, until I’ve practically memorized it. The part that echoes in my head is:
Do not ask for more before saying, “Thank You” for what you have already received.
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Inspiration from Brenda Short: Thank You
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August 14, 2009
Note: This is a guest post by Q4B reader Wilma Ham of Wilma’s Blog.
This year John was determined to dedicate OUR December holiday on an ocean voyage to further MY education about sailing and boats for our lifestyle-sailing project.
No problemo I thought, I have seen pictures of beautiful manicured women sipping from wine glasses. They lounged comfortably on the back deck in full sunshine on a boat brimming with the latest technology. I also found out where they did it: the tropical Virgin Islands. Just short of having my hair and nails done, I was ready!
But it all turned out a bit different, and having safely returned from an astounding voyage, I am dying to share my learnings.
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Extreme Sailing: The Joys of Learning by Experience
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