16 Mar 2015

step forward


"That's crazy."

So, it is. That's okay. 

Listen, a little bit of crazy is a good thing.

You know that outfit you were a little too afraid to wear, because, you know, what will they think- isn't it a little too out there?
You know that hairstyle you liked, the one that you quickly undid, because, you know, no one puts their hair up like that, do they?
You know that sentence you almost blurted out, but then decided to bite your tongue at the last moment, because, you know, wouldn't that have been a stupid thing to say?
You know that thing you almost did, before someone else doubted you and made you back down, because, you know, who were you to try something new, something out of your comfort zone, something no one else thought you'd be able to do? You'd probably just screw it up anyway, wouldn't you? 

So, just keep quiet. Don't voice what you think or feel.
Stay back. Yes, that's where you belong, there at the back.
Don't step over the line. It's there, can't you see it?

No. 
Stop. The world has damaged your thinking, our thinking. The world has forced you into a shape you don't fit in.

The line? You know what? You made it up with your own mind. It's a figment of your imagination. It's not there. You're hallucinating. Just step forward. Stop standing still.
Doesn't that feel crazy? To break through your own boundaries? Boundaries that society taught you to build.

But like I said. A little bit of crazy is a good thing.

I want you to find yourself. Somewhere inside you've locked that person behind bars, and you lost the key. I'm telling you to get it back, to go looking for it. Okay? Because I want you to set yourself free.

| NOTE: my own image / no stealing please- pinning is allowed |

27 comments:

  1. A bit of crazy is a good thing. I love this SO much. ♥♥

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  2. "A little bit of crazy is enough" ... that is perfect! x

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  3. This is perfect. Thank you. ♥ A bit of crazy is okay. It's okay. :)
    - June
    www.the-impossible.com

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    1. No- thank you so much for your comment, June.

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  4. Aw this is so sweet and beautiful <3 This message is so important to learn, thank you!

    With Love, Elizabeth @ Whimsical Thoughts

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    1. I also think it's important. Sometimes...sometimes you gotta just go for it. Thank you, Elizabeth.

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  5. oh my word. tane, this was breathtakingly beautiful <3 this has inspired me so much....
    and that picture is awesome too =)

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    1. Autumn, mah friend- thanks very much, I so, so appreciate what you've said.

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  6. .....
    this. this was amazing.
    i really, really needed this today.
    "you've locked that person behind bars, and you lost the key."
    yes, i have. but i'll find it again. thank you for reminding me you're amazing xxx.

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    1. Nahh, you're amazing, your comment made me buzz with happy. Thank youuu, Elisabeth. xxx

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  7. No can be one of the worst words in the world, and same with "What if." <3

    xoxo Morning

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  8. Hello Tane! Oh, so good to visit your blog again, my dear:). Keep up the writing!
    And I just love your photograph - perfection:)
    Hugs and much love top you!

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  9. I marvel at the way you always get your words to work so beautifully together.
    Ilysm mah beautiful friend.

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    1. I marvel at everything about you, gg. Ilyt.

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  10. Oh, this is beautiful Tane. <3

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  11. Oh my. The last sentence. Just breathtakingly beautiful. <3

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    1. Oh my. Coming from you, a writer I look up to. Thank you so so much. <3

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  12. Amazing piece! I hate boundaries; they just prevent me from doing everything I want to do. That photograph is amazing by the way! I wish I could be a great writer and photographer like you.
    <3
    Aliah

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    1. Hey. You are a great writer. And hey, I'm not as...brilliant as you're making you sound. I'm imperfect, like everyone else. But I can't tell you how thrilled I was to get your lovely comment.

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  13. Just gonna go ahead and say so I don't have to comment on every post, YOUR WHOLE BLOG IS PERFECT.

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