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Blanche
Indeed. There is a perfect time for flowering, and it's always the right time.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 28, 2006 at 9:04 AM
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Flame-thrower
Cheers to you, my friend.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 28, 2006 at 9:03 AM
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Isa
Thanks. Being grateful for the lessons inherent in failure is itself a resounding success.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 28, 2006 at 9:03 AM
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Cee
The bloom will not always radiate, because it cannot be sparkling every moment. The rain is needed to sustain it.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 28, 2006 at 9:02 AM
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meeshe
Precisely. That's failure's purpose.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 28, 2006 at 9:01 AM
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Taps
Yes, it is. Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 28, 2006 at 9:00 AM
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Trevor
Perhaps you are right. Thank you for reading.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 28, 2006 at 8:59 AM
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Avant-Garde,
Out of the kiln, comes the forged steel. The seed lies dormant in the soil through the winter, and insects cocoon til their metamorphisis is complete. What a great reminder that appearances are deceiving and that a diamond is carbon in the rough until it's polished.
posted by
Blanche.
on January 27, 2006 at 4:24 PM
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Thanks for reading and commenting. Cheers
posted by
Flame-thrower
on January 27, 2006 at 2:47 PM
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Beautifully written...
but our failures hurt most inside, you know...and also sometimes the feeling not to advance, to stay so stagnant...that's a real big pain...but i love the way you wrote this article
posted by
Marshallengraved
on January 27, 2006 at 12:56 PM
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Oh, AG, and what of failing in love?
What does that do to the bloom? Does it not take special food (and love) to make the bloom flourish. (just a little blue today.)
Cee
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on January 27, 2006 at 9:13 AM
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If we did not fail, I believe we would not appreciate the success!
posted by
meeshe4
on January 27, 2006 at 6:40 AM
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avant-garde
Failure is often a blessing in disguise.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 26, 2006 at 7:05 PM
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I needed this today!
although maybe "dirt" would be more effective than "soil" to make your point.
Thanks for keeping us in balance.
posted by
Trevor_Cunnington
on January 26, 2006 at 5:19 PM
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Bright Irish
Thank you for reading.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 4:37 PM
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avant-garde
Thank you for another inspirational post!
posted by
BrightIrish
on January 26, 2006 at 3:52 PM
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Strangelove
Thank you so much.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 1:20 PM
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Mystic
Great to hear from you. I hope all is well with you.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 1:08 PM
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Symphony
Yes, we are. How have you been?
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 1:07 PM
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Aberjhani
Indeed, it is challenging. Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 1:07 PM
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Rcky
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a great day.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 1:06 PM
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Straightforward
Yes, it does. Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 1:06 PM
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Excellent! Profound! Wonderful!
posted by
magic_moon
on January 26, 2006 at 1:06 PM
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Military Wife
I'm so glad. I worry about you.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 1:05 PM
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sannhet
Thanks, my friend. It's good to hear from you.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 1:05 PM
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DrJPT
Thanks for the comment and the read.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 1:05 PM
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Meringue
That's a great way to keep focused.
posted by
avant-garde
on January 26, 2006 at 1:04 PM
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avant
you so frequently give me my daily answer
posted by
MysticGmekeepr
on January 26, 2006 at 1:03 PM
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Wonderful words...
I hope you and yours are well...
posted by
_Symphony_
on January 26, 2006 at 12:44 PM
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great inspiration
Words to take with you on any challenging journey.
Aberjhani
posted by
Aberjhani
on January 26, 2006 at 11:13 AM
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Avant....
You are a breath of fresh air, thank you! This was especially moving...(hands clapping) - hey they should make an icon for that!
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on January 26, 2006 at 10:12 AM
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I think what you are saying here has a deep relevance. At least, I'd like
to follow that thought
posted by
Straightforward
on January 26, 2006 at 9:13 AM
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you did it again
I have that wonderful sense of peace after reading this.
posted by
Bel_
on January 26, 2006 at 9:09 AM
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Avant -
"Rest your eyes only upon the flowering," - what a great statement on focusing on the positiveness of love and life!
posted by
sannhet
on January 26, 2006 at 7:53 AM
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Very True!!
We must look beyond that which is seen...
posted by
Dr_JPT
on January 26, 2006 at 7:24 AM
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I so love the last line....I tell something like this to myself often!
posted by
Meringue
on January 26, 2006 at 7:24 AM
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