Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Inspiration from Scarlett O'Hara

I recently watched Gone with the Wind again.  I love the scene where she returns to Tara during the war and finds things vastly changed.  She goes out to the garden amid the destruction, is able to find one lone turnip.  She takes it firmly in hand and says, "As God is my witness they're not going to lick me. I'm going to live through this and when it's all over, I'll never be hungry again. No, nor any of my folk. If I have to lie, steal, cheat or kill. As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again."

Love Scarlett or hate her (who could hate her really???)...these words, her tenacity and courage are inspiring.  I find inspiration in her solemn vow.  I find strength in giving myself a similar promise...I will survive this. And when I do, I will use the strength gained to help others.  I will have to pass on lying, cheating, stealing and killing, of course, but you get the idea.

I will get through this.  There are times that I do feel very fragile like a broken egg shell...but I am not an egg shell.  I am heated steel.  I am malleable right now because of extreme pressure, but I have an inner strength that will see me through this!  Watch for it.

I won't be able to do it alone though...I need support...and I can't thank you, my friends, enough for the support you give me by reading my blog.  It means a lot to me.  Together...we will "never be hungry again."

9 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 05, 2011

    I'm here for you, gf. Lean on me whenever you want cause I'll probably be leaning right back :)
    Jan N.

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  2. Here supporting you! Safe hugs.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 06, 2011

    I hope I can be part of the Bridge over Troubled Waters!!
    Chris

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  4. Keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times. Hang on tight and enjoy the ride! I'll be your seat mate, Leslie! I scream LOUD but I also know how the ups and downs and jarring turns feel. And you have Scarlett's same tenacity and you CAN do this. You can do ANYTHING you want.

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  5. CharicesepoohJuly 06, 2011

    I am woman hear me roar! Leslie You will win, I am sure of it. And You already are helping people! I love you girlfriend!

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  6. "I am heated steel. I am malleable right now because of extreme pressure, but I have an inner strength that will see me through this!"

    Yes, you are and yes, it will!

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  7. "Love Scarlett or hate her (who could hate her really???)...these words, her tenacity and courage are inspiring. I find inspiration in her solemn vow. I find strength in giving myself a similar promise...I will survive this. And when I do, I will use the strength gained to help others."

    Thanks for this. Beautiful. Me too.


    Good and healing thoughts to you.

    Kate

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  8. THANK YOU EVERYONE! I couldn't do this without you! Leslie

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  9. I am so going through this right now in my life. Scarlett had the right idea. I feel so down, so exposed and so unbelieved. I'm here for you, because you are always here for me.

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