Thursday, January 28, 2010

Dream Big




"It is never too late to be what you might have been."
~George Eliot

I took the above photograph last summer on London's South Bank, beside Waterloo Bridge, just before sunset.  That little girl was transfixed by the sunlight on the water.

Yesterday I mentioned a very special woman in my post on the simple things, but I'm providing a link to her story again today just because.  In my mind, she and this little girl are linked by the word "hope."

18 comments:

  1. That is such a beautiful story and so inspiring, Gigi! That is one thing that I truly admired about my dad - he was always learning somthing new everyday and so excited to share it with everyone. He worked very hard to achieve his goals whether it be learning computers or taking spanish lessons - but he always had fun and loved meeting new people. That is how I always want to be too! It truly never is too late! xxoo

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  2. I just love those words of George Eliot ... it's not over till it's over girlfriend.

    xoxo

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  3. It's a beautiful picture. You've captured a magical moment here.
    And you're right. Christina gives us all so much hope, and reminds us of all our blessings.
    Hope you're having a great day...
    xo Dawn

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  4. I love the picture, and the story you link to is very inspiring and touching. What a great woman! I hope that when I get old I will look and be satisfied whith my life, and not regret on any big things I did or did NOT do... So we must keep on dreaming and fulfilling our dreams :-)

    Hope your week and day is good so far.

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  5. This is one of my very favourite quotes and I think of it daily as I struggle with something that has placed me right outside my comfort zone! Leigh

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  6. It's a good quote, and reminds me of a friend who told me that for all his life people said of him "that fellow has potential", and now, at 40, he's wondering when they'll change it to 'he had potential". So he's quit his job and gone on tour.

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  7. Those words of G. Eliot inspire me so much! I have it pinned on my design board. :o) This photo of yours has such a wonderful impressionistic quality... very dreamy... Thank you for letting us in on such a beautiful story! Happy Day ((HUGS))

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  8. thats a beautiful story. i love the photo
    ~laura

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  9. What a stunning photo, Gigi. And the quote speaks to my heart right now. Thank you.

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  10. Thanks, friends. I'm so glad that it speaks to so many of you, too. Mise, I love what your friend said and did. xo

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  11. I just fell in love with this quote. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Thanks Gigi! That is indeed a beautiful photo and inspiring story.

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  13. What a wonderful picture and such a moving story. I'm glad you shared both.

    Sue

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  14. Definitely an inspiration...Although nearly 60 I guess I don't have any excuses:)

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  15. Such a wonderful photograph. I hold Eliot's quote dear to my heart. It's never, ever too late to do anything. Well I mean, I know my ballerina days may be behind me, but I never wanted to be a ballerina, so that doesn't really count, now does it?

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  16. Sigh. My figure skating days are over, too. I think I'll manage! Thanks, for the great comment, Pamela! : )

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  17. This story really blessed me yesterday when I followed your link. Did you know this lady. I tell you, she is my kind of people.

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  18. I have always loved that quote..so full of hope. Your picture goes so perfectly with it.

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