October 24, 2008
force of nature
Ben and a little mushroom, Canon Rebel Xti
This quote kicked my ass in the best way today:
“This is the true joy in life, to be used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one, to be thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap. To be a force of nature instead of a feverish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am a member of a community and as a member it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can before I die. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch that I want to make burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” George Bernard Shaw
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Posted by: Itegltqv at June 23, 2009 07:49 PMI love this! I am going to print and hang in my lab. Thanks.
Posted by: Jacquelyn at November 1, 2008 07:40 AMI love this! I am going to print and hang in my lab. Thanks.
Posted by: Jacquelyn at November 1, 2008 07:40 AMThanks for this quote! I'm going to hang it in my studio. You are an inspiration! Love your blog.
Julia
Posted by: Julia at October 30, 2008 11:44 AMI wasn't able to put a comment under the SARK interview, so I hope you don't mind me putting it here (since I, too, would love a chance to win her book!). I had the most amazing dance tonight and felt so very connected to my partners. It was wonderful! Just thought I'd share.
Posted by: Belinda at October 29, 2008 10:00 PMI wasn't able to put a comment under the SARK interview, so I hope you don't mind me putting it here (since I, too, would love a chance to win her book!). I had the most amazing dance tonight and felt so very connected to my partners. It was wonderful! Just thought I'd share.
Posted by: Belinda at October 29, 2008 10:00 PMLovely post.....thank you.
Posted by: kristina terrell at October 29, 2008 06:03 AMWhat great inspiration for the day and the future.
Today I will be triumphant even if it is bringing the trash cans up to the house before my neighbors call code enforcement.
Baby Steps...
Posted by: Tara Arismendy at October 28, 2008 08:40 AMBen and I have the same haircut. It looks cuter on him. :)
Posted by: Beth at October 28, 2008 05:59 AMthat is exquisite - a FORCE OF NATURE ... powerful..
Posted by: Sandra Flear at October 27, 2008 08:14 PMAaahh that photo is adorable.
Such a great quote, thanks for sharing.
love
Alison
x
Aaahh that photo is adorable.
Such a great quote, thanks for sharing.
love
Alison
x
Of course the photos and quote are perfect, as always. I'm also noticing lately that I LOVE your blog with the ads and books and all the new whozeewhats. Whatever criticism or concern there was about the... it's a fabulous repository of things cool, beautiful, inspiring, etc.
Thanks for the continuous stream of good stuff.
Posted by: Rebecca at October 27, 2008 07:53 AMAmen sister!
These words couldn't have come at a better time.
:)
perfect.
Posted by: blackbird at October 25, 2008 04:23 AMI hadn't seen this longer quote before... thanks! I did create a quote note for a friend recently. You may enjoy it to!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jagspace/2924917961/in/set-72157607328527864/
Thanks for giving so much of yourself here...
xox
Here's to kicking ass and taking names! I needed this one so much right now. It speaks to my feeling that I've been complaining instead of taking the bull by the horns. Thank you Andrea.
Posted by: Hillary at October 24, 2008 07:53 PMExquisite.
Posted by: Mrs. G. at October 24, 2008 06:03 PMi have read those wonderful words before but thank you for the reminder today.
Posted by: amy at October 24, 2008 05:06 PMhe always has the best quotes...that sure gave me a sweet Jesus moment.
Posted by: Lu at October 24, 2008 05:02 PMThe quote is lovely, but it is way too much pressure for me. As someone who has had issues with anxiety and insomnia, I'm trying to stick more with the "Accept each moment as it is," rather than "You must kick ass every moment or you are a total failure and your life is meaningless!" I already give myself enough of that as it is.
Posted by: spoiledonlychild at October 24, 2008 04:05 PMThanks for that - it is so affirming of the choices I'm in the process of making, and the things I'm in the process of letting go of this weekend. Top be a force of nature - amen to that sister. x
Posted by: Marianne at October 24, 2008 04:00 PMthank you for this quote. perfect timing. :)
Posted by: jo anne at October 24, 2008 03:42 PMwow what a really great quote! thank you so very much for sharing! this does make me think a bit differently as my role as a mother...
Posted by: jennlui at October 24, 2008 02:30 PMOh, Andrea, this quote is so beautiful and perfect. I want to read it every single day. Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: DonnaG at October 24, 2008 02:00 PMoh my lord, i love love love this quote. thank you!
Posted by: jen lemen at October 24, 2008 01:51 PMWow....
Posted by: Jenny Rebecca at October 24, 2008 12:27 PMperfect. what a quote.
Posted by: mamie at October 24, 2008 12:19 PMoops...i meant to say THESE gorgeous images ;-)
He has so many incredible quotes that Mr. Shaw...I studied his work extensively back in theatre school.I'm not sure I've ever come across this one...or perhaps I have and it just didn't resonate as deeply with where I was at.
Thank you for sharing it today...along with she gorgeous images.
I hope you are feeling better.
xoxoxoxo
Sweet Andrea,
This quote exemplies giving and sharing of oneself individual gifts with others, their community and the world. This quote says skate, swim, swing from a vine, live out loud, stretch your creative muscle and say f*$k to the fear of inadequacy. Be the match not just the candle to stake your claim, claim your prize, live your life!
Much love,
Trish
patriciadolan@comcast.net
FANTASTIC quote!!!! thanks!
and a, what a great diptych of beautifullness. i heart it.
love.
Posted by: Jen Downer at October 24, 2008 10:54 AMi so needed that!
Posted by: amanda at October 24, 2008 09:41 AMI love the quote. I think I need to print it out an post it next to my bed to read every night. A great aspiration.
The picture is adorable. What a beautiful face to wake up to.
Posted by: busymomma66 at October 24, 2008 09:04 AM