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  1. Awesome quote. I think it can be difficult for some to give up the life of comfort for the one they dreamed of. Even if they are unhappy with how things are, it’s what they are used to and therefore feels safe. Chasing those dreams is a bit more uncomfortable due to fear of failure.

    I look forward to seeing what other quotes you share!

  2. I love that quote. Not sure if I imagined the life I’m living but sure that it this not what I even imagined. I found myself love, a rewarding job, and then blogging. I’m grateful.

  3. Simple and yet so difficult for us. I remember it took me nearly 3 decades to be able to change my ways and be the person I wanted to be instead of what everyone else demanded of me. Don’t regret it at all.

  4. There have been many struggles in the past, but as of this moment, I’m pretty happy with the way things turned out. Not to say, there isn’t always room for improvement. 🙂
    Debbie

  5. calensariel

    Great quote. Harder than heck to do sometimes. I guess it would help to actually be able to IMAGINE it first!

  6. Keith's Ramblings

    I always wanted to travel but never did it – until 5 years ago when I decided to do something about it. Now I’ve seen the world and feel a different person for it.

  7. This quote is apt for me. I’ve just started doing that for the last couple of years.
    By the way, your floating sharing widget hides your content on dektop. Would appreciate if you increase the margin or move it to the right side.
    Happy AtoZing!
    Chicky

  8. Jennifer Haden

    This is such a beautiful quote and so meaningful. I don’t quite live the life I want, as I’m recovering from a long drawn out syndrome which makes me very ill. Makes it impossible to do what I want while on bed rest for years. But it makes you have to re examine things in your life and think about what you really want when you get the chance to live life again x

  9. I am also using quotes for A to Z this year so I was excited to see yours!

    I love this quote. I don’t think people always realize that it is up to them to live the life they want. It’s not going to come searching for them.

  10. Tina Haapala

    Great quote. I chose a quote for my first challenge day too, but I’ll be sticking to those with a writing theme. Although, for writers, this is a great quote as well– so many people imagine writing “some day” but haven’t chosen to live the writing life. Thanks!

  11. Shari Elder

    I love this quite. And you are right, its because its simple, straightforward and action oriented. It suggests something you can do, now. Many quotes just trigger additional quote development.

  12. This resonated with me…..So easy to wish away our lives, versus living in the NOW. Living intentionally is key!
    Heidi (visiting from the A to Z Challenge)

  13. I have always loved this quote. It sounds like the simplest thing in the world to do, but so often it is one of the hardest things to attain.

  14. Why is this so difficult to do? I am trying to do this more consciously. Hopefully I will fully achieve it one day. Thanks for the reminder!

  15. I love this quote! It is one of my favorites. It reminds us that we don’t have to be stuck somewhere we don’t want to be. We must make the choice to be happy. To live the life we want. To do the things we want to do.

  16. No, I’m not living the life I imagined when younger. No details forthcoming from me on that subject, however. 🙂

    I missed everyone’s A post on Saturday. Now I’m trying to read two posts today for each blog I follow that’s participating in the A-Z!

  17. J Lenni Dorner

    Looking forward to more of your quotes.
    Am I living the life I imagined? Hard to say. Maybe sometimes, in some ways. But there are large chunks of my life I could have never even conceived of in my youth.

    J — Co-host the #AtoZchallenge, Debut Author Interviewer, Reference and Speculative Fiction Writer
    2017 THEME = Speculative fiction story featuring telepathy.

    • I know what you mean – I think I am living the life I imagined in a lot of ways, but like you say, some of it is stuff I wouldn’t even have considered in my teens. I guess I’m living the life thirty something me imagined

  18. I love love love this quote! One of those quotes that light up your mood!
    I try to live life to the fullest, and yes, it is not always the easiest thing to do … but even trying to live life the way I imagine it should be makes me happy!
    Great theme!
    ~ Saraallie

  19. #anythinggoes
    I love this quote – it always reminds me that building a life is a conscious choice…it may not end up how you envisioned it but it eventually ends up exactally as it should be.

  20. I am living the life I dreamed – SAHM married with 2 kids, but the reality is very different. I struggle with being a SAHM, but then the alternative of going back to work seems scary and selfish.
    #anythinggoes

  21. yvonne

    Brilliant quote! I have totally missed the boat with the A-Z challenge this month, I forgot all about it #anythinggoes

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