theres nothing to do but believe. just believe. just breathe

Jun 24, 2009

the last year has been a year of changes to say the least. i'm at a place in my life that i never saw coming, but it's where i'm supposed to be. i wanted to share a few little things that really helped me in those confusing, frustrating, exhausting days when i wasn't totally sure everything really would be ok.

and the day came when the risk to remain in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to bloom.
(anais nin)

only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.
(dorothy thompson)

you need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star.
(nietzsche)

be honest with yourself. then *trust yourself*

*you deserve happiness*

i believe in myself slowly
it takes all of the doubt i've got
it takes my wonder
(primus st john)

even though things are turning out different from what i expected, i'm so thankful every single day for my blessings, no matter how small. i'm a lucky, lucky girl.

ps - as a thank you for listening / reading / looking i want to do a little giveaway :) for everyone who has commented on my posts since 6.19 (and who comments on this one) i'll do a drawing next wednesday for a set of luxe covered matchboxes. thanks for being here!

(middle photo by abby, one of those blessings :)

nicolle on Jun 24, 2009 wrote:

cori, those are all great pearls of wisdom. hope you had a lovely birthday! ox :)

chelsea fuss on Jun 24, 2009 wrote:

very inspiring quotes. thanks for sharing.

Helen on Jun 24, 2009 wrote:

Hi. I'm new to your blog {found through Abby}, and am loving what I see and read. I've just started following, and I look forward to poking through your archives to see what I've missed.

penandnotebook on Jun 24, 2009 wrote:

merci beaucoup... beaux images et mots : )

abby on Jun 25, 2009 wrote:

Cori!
I am blessed to have YOU my sweet, sweet girl.
You are such a strong woman and I feel lucky to have seen you open up and blossom through all these hard times. You seem so much happier and full of purpose.
I hope the next year is one of your best!
***

maddie on Jun 25, 2009 wrote:

we are in a similar place perhaps...

daring to imagine a different life

which is a beautiful leaping:)

Clare on Jun 25, 2009 wrote:

The smile! The smile! Means you're on the right path...

exactly the path you're supposed to be!

belinda on Jun 27, 2009 wrote:

what an honest, beautiful post.
i feel so much of what you are feeling in my life at the moment too, your post is exactly what i needed, thank-you.
my best to you cori :)

Es* on Jun 27, 2009 wrote:

Happy Birthday Cor, my sweet sweet friend. I love you.

Norma on Jul 1, 2009 wrote:

I'm so glad you're finding peace. Take care.

charlane on Jul 1, 2009 wrote:

I found your blog through another and I must say your photography totally captures me. I love these thoughts and quotes you gathered, the one by nin is one of my absolutely favorites.

Anna on Jul 1, 2009 wrote:

these quotes are so touching. the anais nin one hit me the most, i love it! thank you for sharing.

Asha on Jul 5, 2009 wrote:

I may have said this before, but I love your blog. Your photos are so inspiring. Every one of them is gorgeous. I'll admit that your blog is one of my favorites. The things you sell in your shop are amazing as well. Love it all. :)

theres nothing to do but believe. just believe. just breathe

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