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The daring life






"A sheltered life
can be a
daring life
as well.
For all
serious
daring starts
 from within."
~ Eudora Welty










Image: Lady in Black on a Park Bench by Bernhard Gutmann
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Unknown said…
Boy, is that the truth! One just has to discover their inner daring.
November 20, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed. said…
So true. Some of the most challenging things I have done, have been shifts in attitude and philosophy - also in privately coming to terms with what is. All done alone, privately, invisible to other eyes.
November 20, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Boozy Tooth said…
Interesting concept. I'm not a very daring person. Always thought I needed to apologize for that, but the truth is that I don't have a lot of confidence to go out and blaze new trails. I was never imbued with that kind of mindset growing up and have always been timid about going too far out on a limb on the chance that I'd prove everyone right and fail. Sad, but true.

But you're saying there's still hope for me. Right?
November 20, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Sandi McBride said…
Its always nice to know that the shy little wallflower is dancing her heart out inside.
Sandi
November 20, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Dianne said…
that is a stunning image!!
November 20, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Finding Pam said…
Daring to take the first step is the hardest thing to do. I think this comes from much wisdom and experience for we are all not born that way.

Lovely quote and photo
November 20, 2009 at 10:13 AM
J said…
True, something I'm really finding out at the moment that you can't do anything externally until you've sorted yourself out inside.
November 20, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Mimi said…
Absolutely true!
November 20, 2009 at 5:25 PM
steven said…
the inner world and the outer world are one and the same. they just seem different. steven
November 20, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Kathleen said…
@Jane: Yes, and hush the inner critic!
November 20, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Kathleen said…
@Bonnie: Perhaps the biggest daring IS coming to terms with what is--and with it comes the biggest rewards
November 20, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Kathleen said…
@Alix: Me thinks you judge yourself too harshly! Your blog is daring and it does blaze new trails. Your exhuberance is unmatched, and you have nothing to prove. You are simply adorable and daring just as you are, my dear.
November 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Kathleen said…
@Sandi: Well put! I love the notion of daring as dancing!
November 20, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Kathleen said…
@Dianne: Isn't the lighting just amazing? And the cpmposition so perfect? Seem very quiet and Hopperesque to me.
November 20, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Kathleen said…
@Finding Pam: Hmmm...sounds like you're describing my mother. Her beautiful spirit managed to overcome extreme shyness, poverty, homelessness, child and domestic abuse. She dared to take that first step you describe, and her resilience and vitality was like a magnet to people. Thank you for your comment.
November 20, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Kathleen said…
@J: Well, people certainly try, but I don't think it can be sustained. I've found that I've been sorting myself out for a very long time. Comes in fits and starts, and the process itself is rewarding. I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on this. Have you posted on it?
November 20, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Kathleen said…
@Mimi: I think a corollary is the Goethe quote about how the universe conspires to assist you at the moment you commit yourself!
November 20, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Kathleen said…
@Steven: I think I understand your point intellectually, but it hasn't reached the heart level. I'd love to hear you expound upon this concept.
November 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Lydia said…
Man, is that ever beautiful!
November 21, 2009 at 3:55 AM
Unknown said…
Hi Kathleen,

You're so sweet about my avatar! Doing a blog is daring; putting one's thoughts 'out there' and seeing what comes back.
November 21, 2009 at 7:26 AM
Kathleen said…
@Lydia: Delighted to hear you liked it!
November 21, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Kathleen said…
@Derrick: Well put, my friend. Just know that I will always come back to visit your blog. Can't imagine a week without it!
November 21, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Janie said…
Great image and thought. Made me think of the Bronte sisters, who lived sheltered lives, and yet wrote books that were daring for their time.
Makes me think of my mom and grandmother, too. Women of their generation lived behind the scenes and yet often were daring in their own individual ways.
And for me, true daring lies in the few original thoughts I might think, write, or pass on.
November 21, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Stacey J. Warner said…
Kathleen,

Hi. So nice of you to visit my blog. Your comment made me laugh, too funny!

I love your blog and look forward to following along.

much love
November 21, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Barb said…
Thank you for the reminder!
November 21, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Renee said…
I love it. Fantastic.

xoxo
November 21, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Anonymous said…
Wonderful! Yes! In fact, I have found that most of my outward adventures had to do with running away from things, but most of my inward adventures have to do with running towards what I want and need.

All good.

Thank you, Kathleen!
November 22, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Kathleen said…
@Janie: Such a moving and thoughtful comment. I would not use "few" to describe your original thoughts, that's for certain.
November 22, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Kathleen said…
@Stacey: Welcome! So glad to have discovered your fascinating blog -- and to know you'll be visiting here. Thank you for your lovely comment about my blog. Looking forward to getting better acquainted!
November 22, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Kathleen said…
@Barb: You're most welcome! Thank you for visiting. So happy this the quote spoke to you.
November 22, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Kathleen said…
@Renee: Thank you! Always so nice to know you've paid a visit!
November 22, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Kathleen said…
@Melissa: Wow! I'd sure love to quote you sometime on that comment. I think I'm due an inner adventure, now that you mention it! Thank you for leaving this fascinating comment, Melissa!
November 22, 2009 at 10:30 PM
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