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May 3, 2011

~ i wonder ~

...hhhmmmmm, i

w
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what kind of woman will i be today?


will i think clearly
and react to pressures with controlled calmness 
creating a positive ripple effect  ~


or

become bent out of shape,
because i allow myself to be caught up in negativity
and make things appear worse because i'm out of focus...



do i dare love myself
the way i am...

 and continue striving
to be the best authentic self i can be,
building on what i hope is a more
~ graceful foundation ~




or

will i allow self doubt
to render me useless...


 

  
speechless
and
unable to spread inspiration...

  


will my tattered wings
 be a strong enough to fly against all odds
ready to meet the challenges of the day
participating in each and every moment ~

  


or

will i instead,
sit in a corner
and be merely a spectator
and watch the world go by...



  
will i drink in each and every precious moment
and be grateful to count my blessings in this day ~




realizing that none of us know the hours we have been given.
and so,
 instead of wasting time




couldn't i instead savor each and every drop
stirring up sweetness as i go??




hhhmmmmm

yes,

i  ~

w
o
n
d
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r

just which women i will choose today...


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sharing this wonder post with:
Kim Klassen's Cafe: Texture Tuesday
today's challenge ~ teacup
in my teacup photo's i used kim's textures:
"coffeeteaorme" soft light/ opacity 72%
"ben'scollection#2" overlay/ opacity 39%
Faded Charm's: White Wednesday


here's to being the best we can be, in today!


31 comments:

  1. oh what a beautiful blog! so soft and gentle.
    I love your photo's and your words.

    Blessings today ♥

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  2. I love this post Rosemary... very thought provoking... thank you. Your photos are as always, beautiful. xoxooxox

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  3. Wow, this is really beautiful. Your blog has a dreaminess about it. The soft whites and creams are very lovely. I especially love the middle image in your header - I can't resist tulle. :-)

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  4. Another beautiful post Rosemary and great food for thought! I wonder who I will be today too...striving to be the best I can be. :)
    Blessings~

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  5. Oh you always inspire me Rosemary, and I really needed this post today. It is too easy to get caught up in the negativity around you, thank you for reminding me to keep striving to be the best!!
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  6. Somehow I know you will be an inspirational woman today, Rosemary. Could never imagine you 'in a corner'. I know we all have bad days, but you always exude hope and peace here on your blog.
    Thank you for sharing these beautiful images and for all the loveliness you create!
    (I thought of you while watching the Royal Wedding - 'Rosemary will LOVE that lace gown!')
    Take care,
    Susan

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  7. Everything is beautiful. Love your blog--so cute.~Have a wonderful day~

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  8. I guess you must be a lucky woman today surounded with all those lovely items ;0)
    Fine evening

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  9. Dearest Rosemary,
    choosing can be very difficult- depending on how your mind works-this special day- just like you say...
    trying to choose the bright, and happy day ,can be a challenge sometimes- but when ....it is alwayes a victory-and a beautiful day.
    Your photoes are fantastic, dear.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  10. Words to live by, how beautiful. I needed to read this right now. xoxoxo Rhonda

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  11. the pictures are lovely..your words..even moreso! went from your lips to my heart mon amie....j'adore!

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  12. Hi Rosemary,
    thanks for th gentle reminder that it is up to us to be who we want to be.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  13. Oh my...what a pretty post! Hope you had a happy day and gave it YOUR BEST!
    xojanis

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  14. This is my first time on your blog, and I will be back. Not only your beautiful pictures were a pleasure to look at, but your words touched my heart in a very special way! Thank you for such a heartwarming post!

    Take care, Sue

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  15. Your photography and subject matter is always so enchanting that it draws one in and creates a magical journey...

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  16. Absolutely beautiful!
    As someone above said...enchanting!

    XO,
    Anne

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  17. Rosemary,
    Such beautiful words and just the ones I needed this morning when I came over...encouragement to my heart! Thank you...Rene'

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  18. Wonderful Post, Fabulous Blog & Awesome Style.... I always love when I stop by!

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  19. Poignant words and a definate struggle sometimes to be completely present in these wonderful days we've been given...

    I have been keeping these in mind, lately, as well...

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  20. loveliness in every way ...

    your cuppa is sweet, delicate and oh so romantic ...
    thank you for sharing ... : )

    prairiegirl

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  21. Very good lesson, words to live by, peacefull pictures too! Thanks, Celeste, victoriantailor.com

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  22. I love your wonderings. :-) Excellent things to ponder my friend.

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  23. Your beautiful blog has actually given me the inspiration to have the best day possible ~ Thank you

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  24. I love your sentiment in this lovely and beautiful post. Always try to stife for the best too.
    so glad I found your blog- coming from White Wednesday...

    Karen

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  25. Dreamy photos. I hope you had a beauteous day. Visiting from WW
    Roselle

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  27. Bless you & thank you for your BEAUTIFUL words today. I REALLY needed to hear this exact message!

    emily
    xoxoxo

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  28. Hi Rosemary,

    This post touched my soul.

    The picture of the pink teacup is priceless.

    As you are.

    Beautiful.

    *hugs*

    mo

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be kind ~ be graceful ~ be beautiful ~ be you!