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“Far away, there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations.
I may not reach them,
but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them,
and try to follow them where they lead.”
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Louisa May Alcott
1832-1888
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No matter where we might be…no matter what we might be doing… no matter how we might be feeling in any moment… we can always come back to our higher awareness…we can come back to, and rest in, our highest aspirations…whatever those aspirations might be for each one of us…and then, simply try our best to follow where they might lead…in each moment….
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Several other nurturing images, created by Kathy/Pocket Perspectives:
Faith in Goodness, Kindness and Love
Everyday Wishes
A Basket Full of Good Wishes
A Heartfelt Wish…the gifts of kindness, appreciation, compassion….
A Summer Full of Good Wishes …a variety of images
Loving Kindness Wishes… “May we all feel….”
A Compassionate Heart
Flying on the Wings of Wisdom and Compassion
Appreciate, Be Grateful….
Gratitude: That everyone you meet today… LouisSchwartzberg ”
“My religion is kindness“, DalaiLama
“Be a light in my lantern”…Josh Ritter song
May we help each other out in whatever ways we can….
“With warmth, love and appreciation”
Link to previous Pocket Perspectives “Nurturing Thursday” posts
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Part of Nurturing Thursday, hosted on Becca Givens’ blog… On Dragonfly Wings and Buttercup Tea…please visit Becca’s blog for links to wonderful posts by other Nurturing Thursday bloggers
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Are the words from Little Women?
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I don’t know… I had seen the quote several years ago, out of context. I researched it online, but didn’t find out whether it was from one of her books. I sure do love that quote!
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Awesome post. I’ve loved Alcott for years, now I have even more reason to.
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I had seen the quote several years ago, out of context. I researched it online, but didn’t find out whether it was from one of her books. I sure do love that quote!
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Very thought provoking. I like the mixture of idealism and realism!
Cat
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I love combining idealism with practical uses… for enriching everyday life!
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These are really lovely. Such a lovely way to think about our greater good. ox
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thank you….there is so much goodness within and all around each one of us…and spreading out from each of us into the world….as you wrote….to the greater good…
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Beautiful, Kathy. 🙂 That quote was one of my favorites when I was struggling with some changes over a decade ago, so it will always have a special place in my heart. I love the image you put with it.
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thank you… isn’t it remarkable how certain quotes can resonate and offer inspiration and strength? I took the photo several years ago, as I stepped out our family room sliding glass door…the sun was soooooo brilliant, peeking out from behind those clouds! An inspiring sight!
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Lovely image and words.
I like “follow where it leads”
Reminds me of following my heart.
Love to you –
Laurie
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thank you, Laurie….yes….following your heart…. : ) I think of “aspirations” and “inspirations” as coming from the heart…and “courage” too… the root word of courage is coeur=heart…what a wonderful “trio” those 3 make….all heart based…. : )
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Yes, lovely.
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