Good-bye January.

Hello month of love and birthdays! Well my birthday anyway. I don't mind birthdays...how could I complain when generally, every year seems better than the one previous? Hopefully the trend continues.

Thought I would share 2 of my favourite quotes that are continually rolling around in the back of my mind:

Always do what you are afraid to do.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

I have spent my days stringing and unstringing my instrument while the song I came to sing remains unsung.
~Rabindranath Tagore

The first I heard years ago and didn't realize it was a quote of Emerson's. The version I heard was something like, "When faced with a decision, I always asked myself, 'What would I do if I was not afraid?'" I've found it extremely useful in many different situations...it quickly lets me know if I'm being held back only by fear.

The second was given to me a few weeks ago by a friend in NB. Thanks to her! I love thinking about it and what it might mean. Enjoy!