Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Hold on, hang in there.


Here is a quote from a woman I consider to be my hero, Amelia Earhart. I have held onto this quotation for years now, always finding it to concisely convey an ounce of truth not often found elsewhere. Today it brings me to tears, due to issues I won't disclose here. But perhaps it will also speak to someone else out there, so I decided to share it.
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.”
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937)

5 comments:

Natalie said...

I LOVE Amerlia Earhart! (Nicklas would have been named Amelia had he been a girl.) Working at Purdue, I'm surrounding by her legacy. She is an inspiration.

Natalie said...

Oh and I also meant to say that I hope things are okay and I'll be cheering for you as you navigate through whatever you're dealing with right now.

mielikki said...

she is inspirational, and I hope all turns out well

phd in yogurtry said...

"fears are paper tigers" .. I've often heard that but didn't know who said it.

Thinking of you during your struggle.

Little Miss Sunshine State said...

Whatever's happening, just know I'm thinking about you and saying a little prayer.

 
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