“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”
– Henry David Thoreau
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Unexpected in common hours 
Nice story. Sounds quiet and peaceful.
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Thank you, Jim. Hope you are and yours are doing well.
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So true. This quote speaks to me right now. I love Thoreau. Thanks for posting such a great quote and for your comment earlier!
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Thoreau always reminds me to stop and think of the obvious : )
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Yes, doesn’t he? I love Thoreau. Thanks for the comment.
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This is beautiful. Thank you for posting this. I love reading Thoreau’s work and you posting this, along with the comments, reminded me of the fact. Of course, only good teachers find the right things to inspire others with. I am happy to follow your blog today =)
Love & Peace,
Lila
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Thank you for your encouraging comments. And thank you for following my blog. Blessings…
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Sir Thoreau couldn’t have asserted a better passage describing the steps to and benefits of living out one’s dreams. Today, I’m experiencing that moment in my life. Thank you for posting this quote, one that I will consider as an affirmation. 😊
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Yahobahne, Thank you for your comments. When I first saw this quote, it was an affirmation to me that I was moving in the right direction in my life. I’m glad it speaks to you, too. Many blessings to you.
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Thanks for sharing dear.:)
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What a lovely quote to share 🙂
Cheers
CCU
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Thank you! Cheers to you!
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beautiful my dear friend 🙂 Nice to meet you here in the blogging world 🙂
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Thank you. Congratulations on your blogging awards.
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Thanks a lot dear…have a lovely day ahead!
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Thank you. Greetings to you, too!
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If only it happens when blogging…
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Oh, I think it can! 🙂 Thank you for stopping by.
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My pleasure. 🙂
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Wonderful quote!
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Thank you! And thank you for visiting my blog.
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Great quote 🙂
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Thank you! Obviously, it’s one of my favorites!
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You are very welcome 🙂
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Thanks for sharing the great quote!
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It’s one of my favorites!
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What a remarkable quote!
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Isn’t it? I love it! Thank you for your comment.
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wisdom words to cherish and ponder on often. thanks.
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Thank you. I made a major change in my life on the basis of that quote!
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I like that quote a lot! 🙂
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It’s one of my favorites! (Obviously) Thank you!
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I hope so and believe in it. Such belief gives me something to look forward to tomorrow. Hope you’re well my friend:) x
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Thank you! I hope you are well, too! I hang onto this quote as assurance for the future.
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That might have been true in Thoreau’s world many decades ago. I don’t think it’s true now because one has to pay the bills. Thus, there has to be a pretty good source of income that allows one to pay the bills while still striving for those dreams.
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Oh, I agree that one has to pay the bills, but one’s dreams and the imagined life don’t have to involve material things. For me, it is more a matter of refocusing priorities to create a less stressful life with more time for the things I enjoy doing and more time with family and friends rather than a life full of “ought-tos” (apart from the ought-to of work which, of course, is always there).
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Beautiful post, both the photo and quote!
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Thank you! The quote is one of my all time favorites.
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And OH how I needed these words today. I just did something today with a prayer and wish that my photography shoots forward. Thank you SO much for these encouraging words!! Bless you! xx Amy
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I am so glad that these words helped you today. When I first began this blog, I had made a major life decision and was not at all sure (after I made it) that it was the right one. These words were a comfort to me then and gave me something to hold onto.
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Inspiring words are what I am hanging onto at the moment. That and my Faith is what is pulling me through. Thank you. Love, Amy
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We need dreams! Thanks for the lovely quote. x
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Thank you. It remains one of my favorite quotes and has proven to be true in my life.
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Very inspiring words 🙂
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Love this quote. And the flower photos too…!
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Thank you!
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I have always like the title of your blog and I love the quotation that you took it from, just perfect and I may re-quote it some time! Thank you 🙂
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Thank you so much! It was that quotation that gave me the courage to quit my full time job at an exclusive prep school and begin teaching part time in a school for at-risk high school students.
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Really powerful quote! thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Thank you! Hope you are doing okay!
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You’re welcomed. I’ve been in a fair bit of pain but hopefully it will even out soon. How are you? x
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Same here. Also feeling lethargic and wanting to hibernate but pushing on and going to work. The weather here is a contributing factor, I’m sure. Take care!
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I’m sorry to that you’re struggling too. I’ll keep you in my prayers. I haven’t yet found anything that helps my fatigue either. Wishing you better soon. Hugs and love x
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Thank you. You will be in my prayers, as well.
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Thanks my friend:) x
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Great quote, it always helps me to push harder when it feels like my goals are impossible and seem so distant
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Thank you. I hang onto this quote for dear life! It keeps me going when I wonder if my dreams really matter.
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Absolutely! Thank you for your comment.
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Thoreau was a giant to me. Studied his works in school. This quote reflects the greatness of the man. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you. I greatly admire Thoreau and find that I quote from him often in my blog posts.
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He has been a giant to me since we learnt about him and his works in American Literature at Uni.
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The quote is very good. I love it; and have quoted it on my site also. Thoreau inspires me. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you. I, too, am very inspired by Thoreau.
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Lovely.
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Very inspiring and insightful.
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Thank you! And thanks for the follow!
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Great quote to share! 🙂
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Thank you!
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A powerful thought.
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That quote inspired me to leave a job teaching at an exclusive private school (where I was unhappy) and begin teaching at a night school for young people who work full time or are otherwise at risk of not finishing high school. I make less money, know that I am making a difference, and am much happier!
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That should have been a tough decision.
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One of the best decisions I ever made!
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Oh perfect!!! You have no idea how much these words resonate with me right now. Great inspirational post!!! LOVE it! ❤
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Thank you! These words were my inspiration to leave a full time job and teach part time at a public night-school working with at-risk teenagers.
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Whoa!! GOOD for you!!!! ❤
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Word of wisdom and hope indeed. x
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Thank you so much! Obviously one of my favourite quotes.
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Hi
I’ve nominated you for the Blue Sky Tag. https://lazyhazeblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/09/the-blue-sky-tag/
Please do it if you have the time. Otherwise, feel free to ignore 🙂
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Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
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Lovely!
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Thank you!
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Great quote. Its true we just need to make the first step towards our success story.
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I love this quote. It inspired me to quit my full time teaching job in an elite high school and to take a job teaching at-risk students in an evening high school.
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It helps build courage needed to make that first crucial step
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Very inspiring and a great image as well. x
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Thanks so much!
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So very beautiful. Inspiring as I try to live the life I have imagined,
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Thank you! It’s obviously one of my favorite quotes. Several years ago it inspired me to quit my full time teaching job in an elite private school and take a job teaching at-risk students here in Appalachia.
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❤️
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Beautiful and serene.
Love it, it reminds me of Robert Frost’s poetry.
PS, I followed your comment from Nalinda’s blog.
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Thank you! And thank you for following my blog. I have followed yours, as well.
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Some quotes really touch one with a true window to the reality of how time in flux intertwines with universal energy and personal intention. Thank-you for presenting these simple words of enlightenment. ❤
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This quote once encouraged me to change jobs and thus to change the course of my life.
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Wow! ❤
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Absolutely stunning
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Thank you!
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