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"To me, "Fearless" is not the absence of fear.  It's not being completely unafraid.  To me, fearless is having fears.  Fearless is having doubts.  Lots of them.  To me, fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death. 

Fearless is falling madly in love again, even though your heart has been obliterated before.  Fearless is walking out of your comfort zone and following your gut and passions despite your trepidations, knowing they will always be there, but a greater good (your happiness) compels you forward.  Fearless is getting back up and fighting for what you want and believe in over and over again, even though you've tried and lost before. 

It's fearless to have faith that some day things will change.  Fearless is having the courage to say goodbye to someone who only hurts you, even though for some strange reason, you can't seem to breathe without them.  I think it's fearless to fall for you best friend from a distance, or the man behind the store counter, even though both are in love with someone else.  I think loving someone despite what other people think is fearless. I think allowing yourself to cry on the bathroom floor, no matter how much it may alarm you, is fearless.  Letting go of expectations is fearless.  Moving on and being alright--that's fearless too! 

No matter what life throws at you, you have to believe in your power to be fearless.  To act despite the power of fear, which means  one must  follow their gut."

--Taylor Swift, with edits/additions by yours truly (not sure if that's legal, but hey, it's my blog) =)

 

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“Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you
because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.
Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. ”
~ Roald Dahl


 

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"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.

I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life.” I

’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.

I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.

I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.

--Maya Angelou

So the next time your life starts
To resemble a roller coaster,
Climb into the front seat,
Throw your arms in the air
And enjoy the ride.

© Suzy Toronto

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