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The Courage
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The Courage |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Prove to yourself that it can be done Find the courage where you think there's none You've wanted to do this all your life, So go for it now, and forget the strife! You've got a chance in front of you... You know what you want, but not what to do. You're scared and you're nervous, so once more you find Another opportunity gets left behind. It's not the first time you've let yourself down And it's not the last time you'll wear a frown. You'll keep on making the same mistake Until you learn to take a risk and give yourself a break... Prove to yourself that it can be done Find the courage where you think there's none You've wanted to do this all your life, So go for it now, and forget the strife! You know you can do it; You've just got to try You'll see there's nothing to it -- Just let your instinct guide... The spur of the moment Is what it's all about Forget your inner torment And let your true self out... True timing matters, but don't fall victim to Waiting for a moment that's right in front of you... Fight the paralysis that holds you still; Shatter the barrier, and show some will! Prove to yourself that it can be done Find the courage where you think there's none You've wanted to do this all your life, So go for it now, and forget the strife! Keep in mind, you may never get another chance... Jump on it now and make use of this circumstance! It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! The courage is within you, and it's time you set it free! Many years down the road When you're tired and feeling old, You'll look back with a smile Realizing Courage made your life worthwhile... Prove to yourself that it can be done Find the courage where you think there's none You've wanted to do this all your life, So go for it now, and forget the strife! You know you can do it; You've just got to try You'll see there's nothing to it -- Just let your instinct guide... The spur of the moment Is what it's all about Forget your inner torment And let your true self out... (Copyright 1991 by: MARK V SHELDON) "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Oh yes indeed! Tell the naysayers and non-productives to take a hike....who says what it is we are NOT capable of? Only ourselves... and that is a sound I would rather not hear, so I will join you in the run to outrace negativity.... |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Deca: there's on old Russian adage that translates, "When they say that you can't -- then it means that you MUST." Need we say more? Thanks for reading. -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." |
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Fancy Member
since 2001-06-05
Posts 189TN/USA |
...what marvelously warm and encouraging words... "...don't ever stop loving, don't ever stop believing, don't ever stop dreaming your dreams..." |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Mark, this is another song, I think. And I surely tell myself this often. The problem comes when you go for it and take the risk and it breaks your heart. Sigh.. S |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Fancy: thank you... I hope they are and can encourage others out there to reconsider running away from what could prove to be the best moment in their lives... My poor Sandra -- I feel your hurt... Have faith in Karma, for it is a natural order of the universe -- to maintain equilibrium in all things. When one gives up trying, one has given up on life. The lesson to learn is to see the good in all things, though understandably, it is quite the challenge, to say the least. We must move through and beyond our pain of experiences which did not occur as planned and realize that truly "it's all for the best" because we are better for having experienced it. Remember the age-old philosophy: "it's not what happens to you that's important -- it's your REACTION to what has happened to you that's important." Anyways, hang-in there, kiddo -- you seem to have universes to offer and I know one day, the right person will pass your tests. (Yes, by the way, this actually is from a song of mine -- the give-away, I guess is the repetitive stanzas...). -MVS "If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn." "Everyone can hear; few can listen." [This message has been edited by MARK V SHELDON (edited 06-27-2001).] |
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