Singing along… ~ Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreadres.com
The birds they sing at break of day,
“Start again…” I hear them say.
~Leonard Cohen
Nourish beginnings,
let us nourish beginnings.
Not all things are blest,
but the seeds of all things are blest.
The blessing is in the seed.
~Muriel Rukeyser
Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. ~John 12:24 ✝
**Image of European robin via Pinterest
Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author 
Comments on: "1044. As long as you can start, you are all right. The juice will come. ~Earnest Hemingway" (15)
Lovely post–we must indeed force ourselves to begin or reaching the finish is impossible. And I love the pic. 🙂
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Thanks, Cathleen. Nothing like a little inspiration to get us started, and I love the pic too. Have a wonderful day, my friend! 🙂
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Wonderful, Bette and what a great picture! This reminded me to trust myself!
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Me too… ❤
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Beautiful, and very inspirational.
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So many wonders surround us each day, it’s nearly impossible not to get inspired if I just take the time to savor them. Hope your world is overflowing with wonders this week, Michelle! ❤
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Thanks, Bette. Yours, as well. That’s the secret ingredient – taking the time.
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Perfect inspiration as I gaze out the window at nearly two feet of snow which a nasty blizzard was kind enough to drop on it’s way to the sea.
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Stay safe and warm, Micki. Looks like we’ll luck out on this one; but then, we’re prepared for it, unlike so many Easterners to the south. Watching the news, and it’s quite a mess. Prayers for all those out there getting pounded upon. Hugs. ❤ Bette p.s. How's your new book coming along? I'm looking forward to reading some of your award-winning shorts very soon. 🙂
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I am reading this on a Saturday morning and thinking what a beautiful way to start the day.
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A perfect start to a lovely weekend, Jacquie. Enjoy your to the fullest! ❤
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Inspiring! Thanks.
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Thanks so much for stopping by for a look-see! 🙂
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Okay, missy, we’ll sing a duet that even the birds will envy. Thanks for the reblog, missy. 🙂 ❤
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Delighted! Thanks, Natalie… 🙂 ❤
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