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Thinking of Taking a Risk?

January 20, 2011 by Courtney 29 Comments

If one of your daily reads is Wendy’s blog, The Shabby Nest {and I hope it is}, then you will have already been blown away with this quote. This really made me pause and think. And it came at such a great time in my, when despite hitting a rough patch, I am contemplating following some of my dreams and taking a risk or two. fly I love it. So I have to say thank you to Wendy. I think these words will be a staple around here and I hope that my daughter heeds the same advice as she grows older and learns to spread her wings. Here’s to following your dreams.

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  1. Ann says

    January 20, 2011 at 8:35 am

    So nice…
    what a perk me up quote…

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  2. WobiSobi says

    January 20, 2011 at 10:47 am

    I love this. 🙂

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  3. Rene says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Sometimes timing is everything. I needed to hear this today Courtney. Thank you.

    -Rene

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  4. Red Door Home says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Love this!

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  5. Simply LKJ says

    January 20, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Love that!! Sometimes we ALL need a little push.

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  6. Pawleys Island Posh says

    January 20, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    I really needed to see this quote this morning.
    Thank you for posting!
    {I might have to snag it so I can read it over and over again}

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  7. modern jane says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Great quote! I think I'm feeling the desire to wish you luck???

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  8. 17 Perth says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    Great quote—I needed it this am. Thank you.

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  9. -Kasey says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    Love that quote. Very inspiring!

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  10. Janell @ Isabella and Max says

    January 20, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    There is really nothing better than a meaningful and inspiring quote to get you going in the right direction! Love this one…Janell

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  11. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Design says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    That's beautiful and very inspiring! Might have to snag it or make it a Monday musing one week!!

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  12. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design File says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Fabulous quote. Cheers to risk-taking!

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  13. Michelle @ Ten June says

    January 20, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    That really is a fabulous quote! Saving right now as my desktop background 🙂

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  14. Kendra @ House of Ficek says

    January 20, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Amazing! Good luck in whatever ventures you have going, you are an amazing sweet person, and will be able to fly.

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  15. Allison says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    What a beautiful quote! I love this. I needed this today, too. I'm sorry you've hit a rough patch. We always seem to have to go through those for a reason. We never quite no why at the time but those rough patches bring us to a better place. I hope you follow your dreams, Courtney. You will do well at whatever you decide to do. You are a beautiful person, sweet, kind, very talented and an inspiration to me.

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  16. MCB says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    Beautiful quote and so apropos! Thank you for sharing — this quote is definitely going up on my wall!

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  17. Green Door Girl says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    great quote and with two girls – yes it is a great daily reminder!

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  18. classic • casual • home says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    Love this quote and your blog. Going to become a follower!
    Mary Ann

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  19. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    great quote… and inspiration. And I'm sorry, but I kept reading it as 'had it freak off behind her' and I just kept laughing!! break off makes much more sense.

    me no likey hearing about a rough patch and my girl…who's hiney do I need to jump?!?!

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  20. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I love this quote! It's so inspiring!

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  21. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    January 20, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    Fly my little birdie!!

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  22. Michaela says

    January 20, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    What a great quote! Thank you for sharing, Wendy and Court (: I love this. it reminds me to stay focused on my passion and to be joyful while doing it. It's also a good reminder to pass the spirit of this quote on to others. I'm sure your daughter will be a beautiful young girl and woman, always going after what she loves, because she has a great Mama. xoxo

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  23. alimoll says

    January 20, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Love this! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂

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  24. Katelyn Miller Designs says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:49 am

    Hello, I love your blog! I have nominated you for the blog Style Award!
    The award is kind of like a really fun chain letter. There are 4 duties to perform to accept the award:

    1. thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award
    2. share seven things about yourself
    3. award ten great bloggers
    4. contact these bloggers and tell them about the award

    Happy Blogging!

    Katelyn

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  25. Chassity (Look Linger Love) says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:49 am

    It really is a beautiful message. Can't read things like that too often.

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  26. Chic Coastal Living says

    January 21, 2011 at 4:56 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this! It really hit home! :0)

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  27. Natalie {Where North Met South} says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Wow, thanks so much for sharing this quote! Today is a day when I really needed to hear it has made a decision easier. 🙂

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  28. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    January 22, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Fabulous quote, you just made something a whole lot easier for me today, thank you!
    I hope your bump in the road is little and you fly right over it!!!
    Thinking of you!
    XO
    Kristin

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  29. marissa says

    January 28, 2011 at 2:58 am

    This quote has been on my mind every day since you posted it. SO beautiful and inspirational. Seriously, thank you so much for sharing it. It'll make an appearance on my blog tomorrow 🙂

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