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At the age of 67, Grandma Emma Gatewood hiked 2050 miles up the Appalachian Trail. She continued on even through a sprained ankle. She had survived over 30 years of a marriage to a brutal husband who beat her repeatedly. What courage and motivation. She inspires me to continue on my journey.
Thirteen Ways Toward Success: Embrace Change, Discuss Ideas, Accept Responsibility, Give credit to others, Root for others' success, Continuously learn, Help others, Ask for what you want, Take a chance, Understand self, Listen first, Be vulnerable and transparent, Positive attitude and Gratitude and acts of kindness.
When darkness surrounds us may we never forge to lean into the light.
Let your light shine. Light up the world! "Don't be a star because stars fall but be a moon and shine forever." Make a difference in someone's life.
Listening to Eva Cassidy rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Her voice and music adds a special flavor and meaning to the song. "If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow why, oh, why can't I?"
"The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn." __David Russell "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."_ Jim Rohn With courage and strength, I made it across; ready for my next challenge.  “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
― Harriet Tubman I am revising my screenplay Allegory of the Cave studying Plato's philosophy about mankind clinging to wealth and physical beauty and ignoring the importance of the mind (truth and enlightment).
Writing helps me to take off the mask and unveil the real me. I am in tune to the rhythm of life: adagio, allegro, etc. and hopefully to receive an encore.
"Life has been your art. You have set yourself to music. Your days are your sonnets."_ Oscar Wilde
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