this finish line
chalked in rosy pink
at the end of a
looooooooooong
line of yellow
the other end unmarked.
—
“i realized something. that wasn’t a finish line for me…that was my new starting line”
-wendelin van draanen
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Because where you began is never more important than where you end! Great post, Beth!
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an excellent point, brad
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well said, Brad!
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❤❤❤
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Horizon and knowledge never ends🙂
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so true
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.. as in the quote, it might be a starting line.
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it could well be
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❤️
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Love the quote! ❤️
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I love the quote! <3
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Realizing those new starting lines and keeping to those new courses remains a personal challenge.
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indeed –
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A lovely place to train for something, perhaps, Beth.
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yes, most definitely
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Barry Lopez’s wonderful book “Horizon” is a great example.
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yes
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And some lines ARE meant to be crossed. It’s all about perspective!
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I so agree, Hannah
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Hi Beth – I like this – reminds me of chalk lines my kids used to make on the driveway and street :)
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They are so precious
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Kids. If they only knew they just had to start all over again. ;)
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they’ll get it one day -)
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Starting line varies. :)
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stagger it a bit, at your own choosing, as needed, when you’re ready
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Good idea. :)
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