Life Expectations

It always gets to me that people forget the most important thing
“To thine own self be true”

Life needs to be lived by the person living it 
Expectations from others whether real or perceived cannot be lived up to
If the person is not following their own heart to the greatness within
No matter what others or that inner voice says.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Parish Avatar
February 22, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Excellent write and good advice. Thanks for sharing.
Devonshire Avatar
February 20, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Linda, "following their own heart" are wise words to impart. If we are not true to ourselves, no one will every really know us. Very nice, Carolyn
Jordan Avatar
February 8, 2009 at 7:07 AM
Thats right Linda - Stay Strong and true to yourself - God Bless, MJ
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 6, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Words of wisdom Linda! Well done!! Best wishes, Keith
Degenhardt Avatar
February 6, 2009 at 12:16 PM
These truly are words of wisdom, so very well stated. Excellent thoughts, thank you for sharing. Michael
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