
“If wishes were horses, beggars would ride”
If all our desires were fulfilled
We would never appreciate
The true value of failure
If we never suffered disappointments
We would become self-satisfied buffoons
For the value of a bump in the road can only be appreciated
In hindsight
Failure or a disappointment is the best teacher
That we encounter in our journey of life
Surviving failure makes us wiser and better
Overcoming disappointments grounds us and
Readies us with realistic expectations in future!
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Written for Linda’s JusJoJan
Today’s prompt; Surviving was given to us by Wendy
#Keepitalive
#JusJoJan
This is beautiful, Sadje.
True… but it’s the overcoming that’s the rub 🙂
~David
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Thanks David! Yes overcoming is the challenge.
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Wise words, Sadje.
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Thanks Maggie
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You are welcome.
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❤️👍🏼
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Love it!!!! “If wishes were horses…” one of my fav quotes
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Thanks a lot Dee
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Absolutely correct. Pure wisdom in your words, my friend. Thank you.
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Many thanks my friend for your warm appreciation
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My pleasure my friend.
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(Bouquets)
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Wonderfully written
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Thanks a lot Lauren
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absolutely! I totally agree with you on this one Sadje! ❤
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Thanks a lot Carol.
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Overcoming disappointments grounds us and
Readies us with realistic expectations in future!
😁👍
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Exactly my friend. Thanks
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Excellent post. Life is a teacher, may we learn well and be kind.
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Thanks a lot Anita
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Lovely words. It’s amazing what we can sometimes survive and move forward from.
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Thanks Wendy! True indeed. The human spirit is amazing.
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What a great post, Sadje!! Indeed, disappointments/failures are sadly the best teachers. Blessings to you this week 🙂
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Thanks a lot Zelda. Yes, it’s the truth.
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You’re most welcome.
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Wonderful write, Sadje. Wise and true. I think it is inside of these challenges where one feels the most alive. Even if it is uncomfortable and scary at times. Great poem.
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Well said Jeff. Challenges wake us up, make us stronger.
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Thank you, Sadje. Yes. That’s exactly so.
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You’re welcome
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I very much agree with this, Sadje.
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Thanks Maria. A lesson learned through experience.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Definitely! Imagine if a toddler gave up after that first fall, they would never learn to walk. We keep going and learn a little along the way. Great post Sadje!
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Thanks Leigha. Life is a tough teacher.
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You are most welcome.
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🙏🏼💖
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