I know that many weeks back I shared numerous quotes and inspirational passages that struck a chord in Me. And happily I learned through some wonderful feedback that many of you enjoyed reading them and My thoughts and feelings on them.
So, here is another. Short and sweet…I love this quote!
“Live each day as if your life had just begun.” – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
And I can tell you that I for one am not living My days as if My life had just begun! How exactly do you do this? What does it look like? What does it feel like?
I think the meaning could perhaps be a bit different for everyone…but here are some of My thoughts on Johann’s words:
Perhaps it means “carpe diem”!
Perhaps it means take risks!
Perhaps it means don’t be afraid!
Perhaps it means a clean slate…with nothing to regret!
Perhaps it means you are happy, and good, and pure!
Perhaps it means to be curious about life…about EVERYTHING around you!
Perhaps it means you can be ANYTHING you want to be…anything at all!
Tell Me… do Johann’s words speak to you??? What do they say?!?
They do speak to me. I’ve put the fear away in going shopping as I’ll buy women’s clothes and not worry about anything. I’ve bought bras/boyshorts/lipstick as well as yoga pants/leggings in person. I did this last winter as salesgirl asked what size I told her XL she called me dear and grabbed my hand and showed me leggings/yoga pants. I think she knew they were for me when she called me dear. At my age most women are married/have family. For me if I want to have gf it will be younger age. The ship sailed for me long time ago in finding gf. I know couple but they aren’t into doing what you want. If I told them I’m afraid it would ruin friendship. I don’t want that but seeing them in leggings/sport bras under their shirts is hot and I so so so wish I could come out and tell them that the leggings/yoga pant/Capri look is hot and wouldn’t mind wearing them but I can’t do this I’m to shy and do want them to think of me different. I’ve been keeping my fetidh in the closet since 1998 and it’s not a matter of if but when I come out:( it’s the leggings with boots that’s hot sexy look and I want to wear that. I have hots for both but scared what they will think as I’ve kept this a secret. 🙁 🙁
I am glad what I wrote spoke to you, Petey!! 🙂 That is great! I love that you are no longer afraid to go out and do what makes you feel happy. I am glad it’s a matter of when and not “if”. Good for you!!! 🙂
Hgat my age the ship has sailed as most women are married and have family. For me it’s going after the younger women or as I said buying women’s clothes and if I bump into women I kn
Know I’ll come out of closet and confess to them. I’m at point what I’m doing is harmless and there are way worse thing then buying women’s clothes. I don’t nor won’t go to bars at night as there are to many wackos with trouble and danger lurking. At night the devil comes out and I won’t have any part of this. I’d rather shop and enjoy my self doing that and call mistresses be you or others. I’ve cut cable so I can afford this as cable is to expensive and a rip off. I still want to do call with you and I will once I can make time.
I think it means : drop all preconceptions, and don’t bring along old garbage to any experience – so that you can live what you do fresh and with brand new creativity(not just the same old same old). I heard something similar from an old music teacher, and when I approached my instrument this way (even just for practice) it was joyful and powerful. Thanks for reminding me of this. As it relates to cross dressing, I will say this bolsters my sense of self acceptance and joy in the adventure of discovery.
Whoa, kinda heavy, I hope it’s not too much,…actually a wonderful post, thank you,…Jennifer
….and now back to the joy!
Wow Jennifer…thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts on this post with Me!! 🙂 And you are most welcome… I am so glad that it really spoke to you. And perhaps what you wrote is a bit heavy but I love your comments…especially with regard to how you approached your instrument and that it was both joyful and powerful for you. Back to joy…I LOVE that! 🙂
I remember the exact words of my teacher : “every time you sit down to play, think of it as the first time that you have ever played”. It is so cool because then it all becomes so new and beautiful, and even though you have some skill from previous practice, it is like magic and discovery.
Ok, enough of me,… you are the beautiful one! You so remind me of a past girlfriend in a relationship in which we had so much magic. xox Jennifer
My Gawd, why is LDW so cool?!!
I love those words, Jennifer! And if you really embrace them, each and every time you play it’s a fresh and new, it’s always that “first time” all over again! How wonderful! And that’s so nice that I remind you of a former girlfriend and that your relationship with her was magical…those type of relationships do not always come around. How beautiful that you had that with her!!! 🙂
Thanks for another inspirational topic to ponder and mull over to truly appreciate the concept. Your shared thoughts also provided useful perceptions for introspection. Thank You Goddess for a venue to share what I found.
This quote is similar to one I heard years ago…”Today is the first day of the rest of Your life!”. Then there is also “Live each day as if were Your last, as there is no promise of tomorrow!”
Carpet Deim is a great philosophy, yet I have found that I must be a better steward of preserving some resources, just in case I do wake up tomorrow, or one day next month…
You know well my search for balance with impulse control and instant gratification; and being able to manage a plan to meet my new found dreams. Please know how valuable You have been in helping me realize this fact, and supporting my efforts.
That said: I must confess…Yes Goddess, I prefer to look at each, and every, day as if it were my 21st birthday. There is only one of them…LET’S PARTY! I’ll worry about tomorrow a
after its morning coffee.
Thank you kneel for sharing your thoughts with Me and by simply just appreciating the topic and My thoughts on it. 🙂 And yes, I certainly do know well about your search for balance when it comes to impulse control. And lately, I feel you have done a wonderful job with this very thing. I am proud of you too…so keep up the good work! And you and I both know we ALL have our day…no one is perfect. But I have to say…I just LOVE that you prefer to look at each and every day as if you were 21 all over again!! 🙂 I would love to take the wisdom I have no and step back in time 20 years….that would be pretty damn awesome!!!