July 22, 2015

"Standing alone...


"People can waste a large amount of their time trying to be accepted by people.
Sometimes, God meant for you not to fit.
You never know, you may hold the unique perspective that when voiced or demonstrated
will change generations."

-Shannon Alder


"Standing Alone"
Stockton, New Jersey


Well, changing generations is a bit of a lofty goal.  But I have found, even in my little piece of the universe, you must stand up for what you believe in even if it means you stand alone.  It might not change a generation, but it changes yourself.  AND...gives you one heck of a strong backbone.






Here's where I "link up" today

(Song-ography on Tuesdays.  Click on photo for a full description.)

15 comments:

  1. This is so beautiful! Love the words and the image!

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  2. There are those days when these lovely words need to be repeated over and over in my mind....Pretty shot :-)

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  3. Simple and profound and a challenge to every generation.

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  4. that's a great quote. I had never thought to look at not fitting in or being different, in such a positive way. and the lone flower image is perfect with the quote.

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  5. Love the contrast in your photo!

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  6. Wonderful post. I really like your quote! Have a grand day!

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  7. Great quote and words and beautiful photo. Yes sometimes you do need to stick by what you believe no matter what.

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  8. Love this photo! And yes, sometimes the cheese must stand alone. Certainly isn't always an easy task.

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  9. Beautiful image and thoughtful words.....

    Mollyxxx

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  10. Yes! I agree to your wonderfully written words, and I love your photo. Beautiful.

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  11. Beautiful image. There has been a lot of standing up around here lately. Thank you for sharing.

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  12. Lovely photo, so pretty in black and white. I understand the quote quite well, as I have never really 'fit in' anywhere. But that's OK because God had better things for me :)

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  13. wonderful post my friend! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo

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