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15 Jun 2012

keeping it real

“One sees great things from the valley, only small things from the peak.”
G.K. Chesterton

#12

[valley]
Having to fight for my dreams, again, and again, and again.


[peaks]
Learning is like food to me, a deep soul nourishment, and soon I embark on a course of study.
Just writing those words brings me joy.

Off to Devon tomorrow!
(and likely will be a comment free week next week as well as
skipping keeping it real)



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25 comments:

  1. Off to Devon.. you must be in faery country! all these valley and peeks give me a plain plane.

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  2. the peak sounds fabulous. best wishes.

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  3. How I understand you Monica, I am also thinking (dreaming) to start studying again. I miss my books so much. We'll see. I understand you're back in England. Good luck for everything!

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  4. Have a safe journey and a great weekend Monica!

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  5. Just got back from Wales, my soul feels full of the sea..........
    Have a lovely week in Devon.........
    What will you be studying? x

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    1. wonderful wonderful!!
      revealed soon... ;)

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  6. Sorry it's a struggle to grasp at a dream. I know that feeling, and it just makes the tight hold sweeter. But, oh the frustration. Have a wonderful trip.

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  7. i love that photo.
    sorry your dreams keep you fighting.
    lot of good thoughts for you on your journey.
    XO

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  8. p.s trying to link up but getting error message when I go to add the photo.
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    i'll try again later.
    XO

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  9. excited for you that some nourishment is coming your way..in more ways then one
    fighting for dreams...I understand these words
    I fight with you

    love and light

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  10. I am a constant student. Nothing quite like learning. Enjoy.

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  11. such an exhausting battle. hope it ends for you soon.

    i love learning!!! i don't think one should ever stop.

    enjoy your travels to Devon!! xo

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  12. It can be so frustrating to have to fight for your dreams, but its a worthwhile fight most of the time, eh? So glad you're preparing to embark on something that feeds your soul!

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  13. oh,
    what will you study? i am curious!

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  14. If you fight for your dreams it's because they are worth fighting for... it all happens with dreams which are big and juicy! Yet, I wish you lots of luck, you can do it! :) And we are always learning! Not sure if your course was symbolic or literal but I'm curious now. :) Have a wonderful weekend!

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  15. hello. I'm not sure if you will think I really fit in with you guys but I really like your whole style of living-just kind of being and savoring the moment. I need that! so I'm going to link up with you and let you decide!

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  16. I heard once when you fight for them you are proving how much you really want them, but damn it stinks. Salivating at your knowledge quest!!! Have a most beautiful trip, Mon!

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  17. A deep soul nourishment indeed :), I so understand..And I am looking forward to hearing more about your course of study!!


    Enjoy your trip Mon!
    xo

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  18. Learning is like food to me..
    Such a wonderful attitude!
    Hope the fighting for your dreams pay of! Have a great vacation, regards form Oslo.
    I will try to link up again when you are back!

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  19. Fighting for dreams is what makes them worthwhile ;o) I hope you enjoy your time in Devon

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  20. Very real. It is really important to see the good in the struggle. Admirable.

    Enjoy Devon x

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  21. i love that quote. so helpful to remember.

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  22. Excited to find out what you are going to be studying! Your "valley" pulls at my heartstrings. Glad you are fighting, though.

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