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A Ship In The Harbor Is Safe.
Posted on September 29th, 2009 14 comments
- A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for. John A. Shedd
Hoist your anchor and sail today.
Like a ship you are created to set sail and leave the harbor behind.
A Ship that stays in the harbor over time will start to deteriorate quickly because it’s not being used for what it was intended.
A ships purpose it to sail the wide open seas.
A ship will at times go through stormy seas only to sail to even better seas.
Ships that sail on the open sea last longer than the ones that are just setting in the harbor.
Ships come into the harbor for repairs and maintenance and prepare to sail again.
We need down time too. We need to build ourselves back up with new inspiration, motivation and get re-fired to sail again.
Never fear the open sea of life…..sail on!
I plan to sail until I have no more seas to sail.
Lynn Lane
Lane Resources Inc.
14 responses to “A Ship In The Harbor Is Safe.”
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Just remember to bring provisions, a map and something to ward off the pirates…
Seize the Day,
Rob
Emergency Preparedness For the 21st Century Family -
As soon as I read the title, I thought of that quote you then so aptly cited.
Yes indeed
venture forth little ship!Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Baby Boomer Dating Success Expert
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What a great quote! Great analogy for life.
Pam
Expert Houston Retirement Planning & Wealth Management Services -
Lynn,
Great reminder for all of us!
Use it or lose it also applies here.
The more we use our abilities, the more capable we become!
John Ho
Numerology Expert Helps Understanding Personality for Better Influence & Persuasion -
Exactly…this is so inspirational and motivating!!!
Thanks Very much!!!
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I had heard about ships not being designed for staying in the harbour but didn’t realise they didn’t last as long as the active ships. Inspiring.
Keri Eagan
Anything Alternative -
In this post, which is an analogy for how we live our lives, you’ve communicated a great message. We will experience life more fully when we dare to reach our fondest and most challenging goals.
Health, Fitness for Working People — Darryl Pace
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Lynn,
Great metaphor! As the Coast Guard says, “You have to go out. You don’t have to come back.”
Steve Chambers, B2B Sale Trainer
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So true!
The question is do you choose to sail in a destroyer or sail on an aircraft carrier?
If you choose the destroyer, you will have much more flexibility, but less fire power.
If you choose the carrier you have much less flexibility (not able to turn on a dime…), but substantially more fire power….
Or you could go crazy-style by picking a PT boat.
Get Healthy!
Katie -
The ship analogy is great! I want to sail forever!
Lisa McLellan
Child Care Expert,
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That was beautiful sensei!
Anthony
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That was beautiful and wise.
Thanks Kenpo Lane!
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thanks !! very helpful post!
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Rob Northrup September 29th, 2009 at 20:51