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Friday, March 23, 2012

Balanced

print of collage/painting by karine leger


Balanced

In order to keep a balanced life -- especially
when walking tightropes from the dank
basements of boredom to a higher living --
leave your mark behind for others to follow.
Then put one foot in front of the other, and
never look back or down. Keep your head
held high, and reach for the stars.





Written for Friday Flash 55 - My post in exactly 55 words- For the G-Man

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18 comments:

  1. DiMarch 23, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    Perfect! Thank you.

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  2. ScarletMarch 23, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    That is the best...keep your head up and just keep on doing it ~

    Happy day ~

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  3. Brian MillerMarch 23, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    going after those stars lydia....nice bit of wisdom in this eh?

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  4. MorningAJMarch 23, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Always reach for the stars!

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  5. G-ManMarch 23, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Such as the Wire, so is the Life!
    Very nicely written Lydia.
    The pic was the icing on the cake
    Loved your 55
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  6. Kristen HaskellMarch 23, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Nice flash but I wouldn't call it fiction I would call it a great way of living. Hi Lydia - Tag you are a lucky duck. It is a get to know you game. The rules are on my blog http://www.livinginthemiddle.com/2012/03/tagi-am-lucky-duck.html

    P.S. It is a little time consuming but it is fun so I hope you can play.

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  7. moondustwriterMarch 23, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    I could feel the ascent
    nice 55
    have a gr8 wkend

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  8. LydiaMarch 24, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Di~ Thank you! Fun to hear from you. :)

    Heaven~ Happy day to you, too -- and thanks much for your comment.

    Brian~ When those bits of wisdom happen to appear it is best to share them. :)

    MorningAJ~ Absolutely!

    G-Man~ Happy you liked this, G. And I agree about the pic... really liked the artist's work - the link takes you to her etsy shop.

    Kristen~ You tagged me! Ok, I will do my best to play...but I'm writing to you at 3:30 a.m. which shows you how crazy my schedule is! I really appreciate you thinking of me and liking my 55.

    moondustwriter~ "The ascent" - that's nice. Thanks, and have a gr8 weekend yourself!

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  9. DaydreamertooMarch 24, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Yes, never stop reaching for those stars ... I try not to :)

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  10. anthonynorthMarch 24, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Great life affirming words.

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  11. Alice AudreyMarch 24, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Ok, I think I can do that.

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  12. Doctor FTSEMarch 24, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Well crafted, Lydia. And good advice.

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  13. mythopolisMarch 24, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    I am half myself when I have to walk a thin line...

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  14. hedgewitchMarch 24, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Balance is a rare thing in life--you know it when you feel it, though. Great 55, Lydia.

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  15. dsMarch 24, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    So true. Now, if I could only follow your advice! Nice, balanced write, Lydia : )

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  16. LydiaMarch 25, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    Daydreamertoo~ Great! Thanks.

    anthonynorth~ Thank you so much.

    Alice Audrey~ Good for you!

    Doctor FTSE~ Thank you. And thank you.:)

    mythopolis~ Your comment really made me think. Thanks much.

    hedgewitch~ It sure is rare. You are right.
    Thank you.

    ds~ Many thanks. And now if I could only follow my own advice, also!

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  17. LincMarch 25, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    This deserves a revisit. Thanks for the spark!

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  18. LydiaMarch 25, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Linc~ What a lovely comment! Thank you.

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