hike to the top of half dome in the dark just to see the sun rise?
If you could, would you...
stand at the rim of the Grand Canyon just to marvel at it's grandeur?
If you could, would you...
eat this?
taste that?
If you could, would you...
plant a garden with a small child so they can watch it grow?
Would you...
hold the hand of a loved one and sit in silence through the night just to let them know you are there?
Would you...
climb this rock?
catch this wave?
Stop in your tracks on a midnight walk to stare at the stars and bask in their vastness?
If you could, would you...
work on your splits no matter your age?
Would you...
stand on the moon,
dance a silly groove,
chase the fireflies,
learn to paint like one of the masters?
Would you...
drop everything and rush to their side because you deeply love them?
Would you...
drink in their silliness night after night,
tickle their toes,
make a blanket fort and let it stay up for weeks?
Would you...
show them what love is by loving them first?
If you could, would you...
If you could, would you...
give sacrificially,
love unconditionally (that includes loving yourself),
and always remember, your dreams are relevant no matter what age you are?
Life offers us many adventures, great and small. Embrace them. Make opportunities. Share them. And most importantly, do something that scares you, or terrifies you. Every day. For this is where we find ourselves vulnerable. And that, my friends, is where the bread gets buttered. When we are vulnerable, we allow others to see us in a place where we offer the truth about ourselves. Vulnerability is not a weakness. It is, if I may, an "honesty". It is powerful. It is an offering of our true selves. And that, I believe, should be applauded!
Take risks, live in gratitude, do what you love. This is where joy resides. And let that joy bubble up and infect others.
Enjoy life, wear a super hero cape as much as possible, and be sure to bring others with you!
I loved this post! Superb piece! Yes, Yes I would! Thank You for the inspiration today! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Working on my bucket list inspired this.
DeleteI love it! What a happy, uplifting and inspiring post! That is exactly what our family is doing. We left our old lives behind and we hit the road in our RV. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteJennifer <3 www.HappilyUprooted.com
How awesome for you and your family!! Glad you stopped by I will have to check out your adventures.
Deletewow! what a beautiful and uplifting post. you should probably be a commercial writer for something for sale like a new family car or an insurance company. :) thanks for sharing!
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~ Dara
Well thank you! I have never thought about commercial writing. Interesting thought!
DeleteI actually have done a few of these. Bucket lists are awesome. I hope you'll share yours!
ReplyDeleteI have done some too but I have a big list to do. I will definitely be sharing!
DeleteThis was so uplifting and such a great start to my morning. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you liked it. Hope your day is awesome!
DeleteLove all the pictures and inspiring post. The old couple is the hospital is by far my favorite picture. I hope my husband & I grow old like that together.
ReplyDelete-Stacey
Gluedtomycrafts.blogspot.com
I agree! I love that photo! I hope to grow old with my husband like that as well. Love and laughter until the end!
DeleteI agree! I love that photo! I hope to grow old with my husband like that as well. Love and laughter until the end!
ReplyDeleteThis post is so inspiring and uplifting! (and a nice reminder to just enjoy life as much as possible!)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy life and love in all you do! Don't forget about the love part! So glad you liked it. Be inspired and go do!
DeleteWhat a beautiful way to start off my morning! It's 7:33AM and this is a fabulous thing to wake up to read!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
-Rebecca @ Love at First Book
You are so sweet! I hope you day is wonderful!
DeleteThank you for sharing this loving post. indeed, we have to stop and really take the time to think what we are doing of our precious time on earth. what is important and not...Some food for thought on this Friday morning. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI find I waste a lot of time rather than embrace the moment. I am definitely a work in progress.
DeleteWhat beautiful inspiration! I'm going to go climb that dome now.... ;) But seriously, I would still like to be able to do splits like that older woman above! She's awesome!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! Seriously, that woman is amazing.
Deletewow, what inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI pray it inspires and changes your day, week month and year.
DeleteThis is so uplifting and makes you want to get out there and do something great!
ReplyDeleteGo for it girl!
DeleteHow inspiring! I constantly try to kick myself out of my comfort zone, no matter how hard it may be. Being comfortable kills my creativity. I loved the picture of the old couple - I hope my husband and I will laugh together as well when we grow old. Thanks for such a wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteThe comfort zone is a creative killer. It is scary to step out of it but ALWAYS rewarding.
DeleteIt definitely is! It's what makes you feel alive.
DeleteBeautiful photographs!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I think the most beautiful are of my family.
DeleteBeautiful and thought provoking - I love it
ReplyDeleteI need to find my bucket list again...I did get to check the "swim with stingrays" one off!
ReplyDeleteHow incredible! My kids would love to swim with the stingrays. May have to add that to the list.
DeleteIf I could...yes, yes I would. Those are beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you. They are beautiful places and beautiful people.
DeleteVery inspiring post with gorgeous photos! I would do many of those things if I could. Except the things that involve high places! Well, unless we're being totally theoretical and I could overcome my fears. Then I would!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you can find other things to take you out of your comfort zone. It is just about doing things you have never done before with people you love!
DeleteGreat pics! I would totally wear a superhero!
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring words and great pictures. I hope I can do those splits!
ReplyDeleteWhat a rousing post for all. It certainly makes you think about what's important in your own life.
ReplyDeleteAngi from Tim And Angi.
This is one of the best posts I have seen in a while. I love posts that really make you think about your attitude towards life.
ReplyDeletegreat post! Our attitude is everything :o) Although I must say I can never recommend eating a durian fruit :o) Nasty stuff!!! Stopping by from the comment-a-thon.... Emily
ReplyDeleteI've got my super hero cape on now. You rock.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Really made me think about how far I would go to enjoy life and to what depths I would go to show others love.
ReplyDeleteI loved all the stunning photos along with your inspiring post.
ReplyDeleteVery Inspirational and nicely put together! m afraid I am STILL not a fan of doing things that frighten or terrify me ( BIG CHicken!) Last time I did that was whe my son was 16 and talked me into riding a ride at the fair that looked like it would shake my brains out. It did. Havent been the same since. :)
ReplyDeleteBy the way...that is by far the coolest "tent" I have ever seen!
Thankyou for proving Proverbs 11:13 to be true.
He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
What a refreshing inspiring post! Life is to be lived to its fullest and with lots of laughter and exploring.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! It's important for me to teach my daughter to "try" out the world. Go forth and conquer!
ReplyDeleteI would like to hike to the top of a mountain in the dark just to see the sun rise! I'd love to do that!
ReplyDeleteGratitude really makes everything better. Thanks for the inspiration!
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