They say opportunity knocks
They say that when the time is right you'll just know
They say to just work harder
Who are they anyway?
Opportunity does not announce itself with a resounding bang when it's time
Opportunity starts to peel back the cozy safe covers well before its time to spring out of bed, just enough to make you slightly uncomfortable
Opportunity is a spinning carousel of flashing show horses; they all look shiny inviting but leave the head spinning
Opportunity un-nerves and un-settles like a double shot of espresso drank much too late
Opportunity masks around as illogically, nonsensical…indulgent
Slowness, stillness, deliberateness when we want to spring into action reveals the real opportunity that whispers and coaxes
The flannel covers are tangled at my legs…am I brave enough, seemingly foolish enough?…to hit the cold wood floor in bare feet
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Back to the flash mob writing know as Five Minute Friday the skinny on it is here.
This is just perfect for me in that 2013 has yawned open to serious blog writer's block.
The prompt is just perfect for where Mr.MS and I find ourselves right now.
I wrote this most of all for you babe.
Cheers
I like your idea that opportunity isn’t always so obvious. And sometimes it’s not necessarily a welcome thing. It can be confusing and scary. And it definitely means taking a risk. Thanks for sharing (and an end to writer’s block).
Christy @ A Heartening Life
http://www.ahearteninglife.com
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I love all your words! You are a beautiful writer! Thank you for sharing. Blessings!
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I love how you characterized real opportunity as one that whispers and coaxes — sounds much like His voice.
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Opportunity un-nerves and un-settles like a double shot of espresso drank much too late
Oh how this phrase resounds in my head…
and makes me want a strong latte. 🙂
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