“Just because the road ahead is long, is no reason to slow down. Just because there is much work to be done, is no reason to get discouraged. It is a reason to get started, to grow, to find new ways, to reach within yourself and discover strength, commitment, determination, discipline. The road ahead is long and difficult, and filled with opportunity at every turn. Start what needs starting. Finish what needs finishing. Get on the road. Stay on the road. Get on with the work. Right now you’re at the beginning of the journey. What a great place to be! Just imagine all the things you’ll learn, all the people you’ll meet, all the experiences you’ll have. Be thankful that the road is long and challenging, because that is where you’ll find the best that life has to offer.”
~ Ralph Marston
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Just need Willie Nelson in the background……”on the road again.”
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Hmmmm, good idea. 🙂
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I’m reblogging kind sir…I love this and it is true that the older one gets, the more the length of the road matters, and the thrill of starting and finishing and starting again is just as great..
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Thanks Mimi.
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Reblogged this on Waiting for the Karma Truck and commented:
If you have never visited DavidKanigan.com get ready for a new stop in your day. We’re a couple of hours away from heading out and this is such a keeper, I thought this was both timely and beautiful…
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Wonderful insight after a long day. Feels rejuvinating to realize that its not the end of the road but a journey to look forward to.
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Absolutely – and even the tired feeling is ok when you know that the journey continues..:-)
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Thanks so much Mimi.
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Perfect picture to match great insight. That’s a keeper!
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Thanks Lorne.
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Got here via Ivon’s blog reccomendation-look forward to following you!
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Hi. Thanks for the follow and welcome aboard. And I’ll be sure to thank Ivon…
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okay I will get on the road and stay on the road
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Now we’re talking…:)
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The words associated with the long road photo are perfect, full of wisdom and encouragement.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thanks Francine…
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David again thanks for the breadcrumbs along the path. This one speaks loud to me.
– Michael
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Me too Michael. Thank you for the continued words of inspiration…
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I feel like I should hang this somewhere I can see it all the time. Really wonderful and thanks for the follow. I find that a huge compliment as I am a great admirer of your blog.
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Thank you so much. And I look forward to your posts…
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Gorgeous. Stunning photo and truly inspiring message. Thank you!
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Thanks Jenni…
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I am glad I found your blog and am looking forward to adding you to my daily reading. Looks like you can really help iinspire me to focus on what is important.
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Reblogged this on John Persch und kommentierte:
Gedanken zu: “Der längste Weg fängt mit dem ersten Schritt an.”
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Thank you for sharing John
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I enjoyed this post, its message, the style of your writing, and even its length. Well done!
Russ
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Thank you Russ. And thank you for following.
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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step”. The fun is the journey, rather than the end of the journey.
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Yes, love this quote. Lao Tzu I believe.
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Love this. It helps to remind myself that the road looks much shorter in hindsight.
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Yes! 🙂
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Enjoy Where We Are Headed. Our connection stems from the 9th of last month of this year. Up and down the road we all go directed to where, none of us truly knows. From start to finish we certainly should be determined to expansively contribute to meaningful development of our pathway, while happily addressing whatever life throws. – Marty Robertson
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Exactly Martin. Thanks for sharing.
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Appreciation, more than I can convey.
Exuberance becoming more emphatic, day by day!
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