Tuesday, July 13, 2010

The Adrenaline Laced Combo of Hope and Adventure

"The greatest mistake a man can make is to be afraid of making one."-Fortune from tonight's cookie

She stands on the corner of Front Street and Main. The grey clouds hang low, threatening rain, but she doesn't care. Her smile is brighter than the sun could ever be. Her eyes sparkle prettier than any diamond ever found. She has no raincoat or umbrella to protect her. She is herself, jumping off of the cliff of hiding and facades, parasailing over the open ocean of hope and adventure and the future. Chances are that she'll fail, but the worst case scenario is that she will be swimming with the dolphins in the shimmering ocean happier, still, that she took the risk and jumped. She is oblivious to the clouds and the cynical pessimists of the world because all that she sees is opportunity and happiness and chances that, no matter how dangerous, must be taken. She sees that the only true success is not metered by how much money is made, what kind of car you drive, or how big your house is, but rather, success is found by creating yourself and actually living in your own skin. She's going to be on top of the world someday and conquer all.

3 comments:

  1. As, I have no doubt you too will, one day. Lovely writing.

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  2. Thank you so much Joni! Shrinky, that means alot to me and is every encouraging-thank you.

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