Friday, February 03, 2012

Friday Frills



I feared being alone, until I learned to like my own company.
I feared failure, until I realized it was a means to success.
I feared the opinions of others, until I realized people will have opinions about me anyway.
I feared rejection, until I learned to have faith in myself.


I feared pain, until I realized it was necessary for growth.
I feared ridicule, until I learned how to laugh at myself.
I feared the truth, until I saw the ugliness in lies.
I feared getting older, until I realized I gained more wisdom with each passing day.


I feared life, until I experienced its beauty.
I feared hate, until I realized that it was nothing more than ignorance.
I feared love, until it touched my heart and uplifted my soul.
I feared the dark, until I saw the beauty of the stars.
I feared the light, until I learned that the truth would give me strength.


I feared the future, until I realized that it's a path to new discoveries.
I feared the past, until I realized that it has moulded me into who I am today.
I feared my destiny, until I realized I had the power to change my life.
I feared change, until I realized that even the most beautiful butterfly had to undergo metamorphosis before it could fly.


Author Unknown, modified by me.

41 comments:

Oh my Dior! said...

those are really beautiful words!

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Nuar said...

Hey, Sam!!
I was about to leave a comment on that perfect picture, until I read that moving piece of poetry. Those words really touched my soul, for I'm through an special moment myself. So, thanks a lot for sharing it, sweetie!!
Hope you're having a wonderful time!
XOXO, María José
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Unknown said...

OH mine!!
Lovely words dear and thanks for sharing
xxxx

Jamile Botelho said...

Hello dear. Great words and nice pic. I Love Paris. Kisses from Brazil ~.~

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Dominika | Into the Bloom said...

Such wonderful and inspiring words, they definitely made me feel better about myself and my fears.

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LaTasha Bunting said...

OMG! I am IN LOVE with this post! This is SO BEAUTIFUL and simply moving! I looked at it for the cute picture but I'm so glad that I read it. I LOVE poetry and I LOVE this poem! This is SO INSPIRING! Thanks for posting this hun! :)
LB
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stylenuggets said...

So well written. Hope this year is full of good things for you and me!

Unknown said...

That photo is so beautiful
xo Jac

Kassi said...

That is absolutely beautiful, Sam! Those words are so moving and true!

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tres chic chica said...

great words.. I needed to hear this. Thank you. xoxo Marie

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Rahul Bhatia said...

There could be no better words to start a weekend, Sam! Just lovely..

Punctuation Mark said...

Beautiful post!

Nicole said...

Lovely! Happy Friday Sam!
xx

Gloria e Rogerio said...

Adoramos o seu blog,é maravilhoso e sempre estamos por aqui conferindo todas as novidades.
Desejamos a vc um ótima sexta feira um um fim de semana maravilhoso.
Bjs da Glorinha.
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Cinnamon and White Chocolate said...

lovely post! Picture is beautiful, but those lirycs are even more beautiful...thanks for shearing...:)

Ember Drake said...

A beautiful and inspiring post - thank you for sharing this Sam! :-)

Em
x

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AestheticJungle said...

Great photos
Fantastic blog.
Come and pay us a visit sometime,
Following
Peace and love,
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Jelena Zivanovic said...

My darling thank u so much for those inspirational words!!! Great way to start a day!!!!:)
kisses & hugs

Jelena
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Sandra Leiva said...

Great words, dear!
And that picture is so cute! <3

GoNcha GoNcha said...

what an inspirational post. and the photo is just beautiful.
have a Cupcake sweet weekend!
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Denise said...

I am so glad your server is working again! I was so much waiting for it!
As usual, your words are really the best! They really make a difference, because they make us think of our inner "fears" and dreams, and expectations - that in fact, I am getting to understand it's better not to have, so we don't get disappointed...
For me, the best line is: I feared hate, until I realized that it was nothing more than ignorance.
You are so right! Not only hate, but so many other things are just ignorance... but in our way to inner "wisdom" - without trying to preach, it's just our growth - we learn how to forgive ignorance and many other things...
Believe it or not, after your comment I started thinking of going to SA next year for our birthdays!!!!! That was a brilliant idea, I will try to accomplish the deal!!!! :)

Elin Kling said...

Have a lovely friday! <3

Paolita@BerryHaute said...

Beautiful shot and very inspiring words to start the weekend with a new outlook. Have a great one Sam!

FATZ said...

If any person has learnt a lot in a life time it is you my friend! but the best part is that you have sprung back, kick ass and know how to chow down devine Nutty Cake(hahaha)... so your hardships have not blinded you from the little pleasures in life...instead you ROCK ON!

mwah and to all you awesome followers have a fab weekend! I know I will pizza here I come....

Teresa said...

i love it!!! we don't need fear :) that's something i need to remember each time i don't want to do something because i may regret it.. NO MORE!!!

hope you have a wonderful weekend!

love,
teresa
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Daniella said...

Incredible,strong and uplifting words! These are very true words! My dear thank you for this post :)

Take care,Daniella xox

Ruth Arthasya said...

Inspiring post. Btw, nice and comfy blog:) I love to read your blogggggggg<3

xoxo.

Unknown said...

This is such a touching poem Sam! So inspiring!

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Victoria West said...

This is really inspiring, loved it. :)

Have a great weekend!

Miu said...

So beautiful and wise!

Mileide Almeida said...

very beautiful!

Bailey Schneider said...

I really really needed this. Thank you!
Much love, Bailey from Vanilla Blonde

Karishma said...

Heya Sam, just came across your blog, and have to say its sweet!
Following you sweets
xoxo from India

Anonymous said...

What can i say ! i loveeee this, i really need :)
Inspiring, wonderfull

Kisses Alexandra

Unknown said...

That picture is so damn beautiful, love Paris, I want to go right now!!!!
xoxo

Audrey Allure said...

Beautiful, inspiring post :)

Samantha said...

I love poems! This one truly touched me. Beautiful and so true. It mentions things that I'm struggling with and trying to change. Very inspirational. Thank you x

Style Servings said...

Wow. Really, really beautiful! More people should read this and find strength in it!

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blue roses said...

admitting fears allows you to overcome them!

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Violets and Cardamom said...

Lovely!

Purvi said...

thats a really great poem, it is soul touching :)