162 // On exhaling | tori's tales: 162 // On exhaling

23 January 2014

162 // On exhaling

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Have you ever wanted something (that thing you feel such passion for) to go right so badly that you stop yourself from even making a start, for fear that things won't turn out as you hope them to? 

It feels as though I'm holding my breath. There's a lot going on in my head, yet I can't persuade any of my thoughts to align, nor will they assemble themselves on the page in the manner that I wish them to. So much hesitation. Cloudiness. Uneasiness. Questioning. Doubt. 

So I'm stepping back, for a moment. Only then can I exhale.


16 comments:

  1. I know that feeling well my friend. Im caught in a doubtful hesitation limbo, tricksy stuff.

    Bit by bit Tor xx

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  2. I totally get this. For me it's that I can't seem to bring myself to even say what it is out loud, because I'm worried that the idea itself is not good enough. So you're absolutely right, the best thing to do is step back, get some perspective and just breathe. And then go for it. :) X

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  3. Hope everything is okay lovely lady x

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  4. Hope you're ok. This is such a great explanation for something I feel ALL the time! Hey, we're all here for a reason. It's finding our reason that's the hard part!

    Katie <3

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  5. This really struck a chord, perfectly articulated. Hope your step back takes you a big step forwards :)
    Kim x

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  6. I know exactly how you feel lovely. I hope you have more clarity soon, that things become easier and less cloudy. Breathe, take a break, and come back to it later xxx

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  7. Fingers crossed that you get some space to clear your head Tori!
    Sending good vibes your way
    M x

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  8. I know that feeling well! I hope everything is ok Tori and that it all works out the way you wish and dream for it to turn out!! xoxo

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  9. I know the feeling. Good luck with everything!

    Ray | Obey Ray

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  10. I often feel as though I'm waiting for something to begin. Life? A certain stage in life? For me to change? Something else? I'm not quite sure. It's a weird and sort of horrid feeling, though.

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  11. Beautiful post. Thoughtful and well-written. :) xx

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  12. I read something somewhere which says something like "Doubt killed more dreams than trying ever did". I hope you find the courage to try. In the meantime, taking a step back for air and clarity is a good place to start. Sending you lots of love xxxxx

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  13. I can certainly relate to this Tori! Hope you're ok my lovely. xo

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  14. This is beautiful. I adore your writing style. I feel like this about a certain thing that's happening in my life right now, and I'm so anxious I have butterflies. But I think it's the thing that makes us feel most alive.

    Ellie | mantrapixie.com | x

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  15. I know this feeling all too well lovely. I'm hoping once you exhale all your hopes and dreams fall into place perfectly xxx

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