It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong person stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust, sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, and spends themselves in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. TEDDY ROOSEVELT
I took that very unfamiliar step out of my comfort zone. Yes, I was defeated in a way and I was in the woe is me attitude for awhile. But no more. Have had time to think and meditate and even though I did not receive the answer I was hoping for I will continue to try.
livinglargein a good place, Kildare Ireland5,879 posts
sassy49senior: It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out
how the strong person stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust, sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, and spends themselves in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. TEDDY ROOSEVELT I took that very unfamiliar step out of my comfort zone. Yes, I was defeated in a way and I was in the woe is me attitude for awhile. But no more. Have had time to think and meditate and even though I did not receive the answer I was hoping for I will continue to try.
well done Sassy
the most important think IMO is putting myself out there
In response to: It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong person stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust, sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, and spends themselves in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. TEDDY ROOSEVELT I took that very unfamiliar step out of my comfort zone. Yes, I was defeated in a way and I was in the woe is me attitude for awhile. But no more. Have had time to think and meditate and even though I did not receive the answer I was hoping for I will continue to try.
In response to: It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong person stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust, sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, and spends themselves in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. TEDDY ROOSEVELT I took that very unfamiliar step out of my comfort zone. Yes, I was defeated in a way and I was in the woe is me attitude for awhile. But no more. Have had time to think and meditate and even though I did not receive the answer I was hoping for I will continue to try.
In response to: It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong person stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust, sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, and spends themselves in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. TEDDY ROOSEVELT I took that very unfamiliar step out of my comfort zone. Yes, I was defeated in a way and I was in the woe is me attitude for awhile. But no more. Have had time to think and meditate and even though I did not receive the answer I was hoping for I will continue to try.
You go girl as they say. Happy to see that your thinking positive!
sassy49senior: It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong person stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust, sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, and spends themselves in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. TEDDY ROOSEVELT I took that very unfamiliar step out of my comfort zone. Yes, I was defeated in a way and I was in the woe is me attitude for awhile. But no more. Have had time to think and meditate and even though I did not receive the answer I was hoping for I will continue to try.
Some doors don't open with a welcome for various reasons... Perhaps he was not who he said he was? Perhaps he was afraid. Perhaps it was for the best... Just keep knocking, the right door will open as you step on the Welcome Mat.
Hi MF, You know I just started meditating and it came to me. I did nothing wrong but letting him know I was interested in him. There could be a dozen reasons why he left. So I am just sending out a few flowers.
sassy49senior: Hi MF, You know I just started meditating and it came to me. I did nothing wrong but letting him know I was interested in him. There could be a dozen reasons why he left. So I am just sending out a few flowers.
Whooo hooo you are right you did nothing wrong you got a lot of moxie girl. Right on.
DoznEggs: Some doors don't open with a welcome for various reasons... Perhaps he was not who he said he was? Perhaps he was afraid. Perhaps it was for the best... Just keep knocking, the right door will open as you step on the Welcome Mat.
Best of Luck Sassy!
Eggs
T/Y Dozen, I do truly believe in my heart that he was a wonderful man. But time for me to move on.
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how the strong person stumbled, or where the doer of deeds
could have done better. The credit belongs to the person
who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust,
sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes
short again and again, and spends themselves in a worthy
cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high
achievement, and who, at worst, if they fail, at least fails
while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be
with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory
nor defeat.
TEDDY ROOSEVELT
I took that very unfamiliar step out of my comfort zone.
Yes, I was defeated in a way and I was in the woe is me
attitude for awhile. But no more. Have had time to think
and meditate and even though I did not receive the answer
I was hoping for I will continue to try.