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“Then indecision brings its own delays,
And days are lost lamenting o'er lost days.
Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute;
What you can do, or dream you can, begin it;
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Then indecision brings its own delays,
And days are lost lamenting o'er lost days.
Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute;
What you can do, or dream you can, begin it;
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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87 comments:
This is the most vulnerable and aching HNT I've ever seen. *hugs*
Hold your head up high and look life right in the eye. You've got nothing to be afraid of. You're Dana.
Such a look...makes me want to hug you!
I hate indecision, I'm awful with it. From the big things to the little silly things like which french toast to pick at IHOP.
Another brilliant HNT post. Very vulnerable and more risky than most.
I wasted way too many years of my life dwelling on the past and I've come to learn that it wasn't necessary. I hope I never return to that place again.
Dang sugar, I'll have to agree with venerable.
Pic says it all.
Hope it gets better Dana.
All too familiar. Consider yourself hugged.
Beautiful, and like the others said, vulnerable.
This picture makes me hurt for you. Hope you'll accept another hug.
Oh Dana, I have read your other posts and I want to give you a hug. This pictures is so beautiful but in a sad, quiet way.
HUGS.
xo
Boo, it is one of my more nekkid photos - emotionally ...
Lilly, I could use the hug.
Corky, it was not an easy one to post ...
Stunningly beautiful. Half nekkid physically and emotionally.
Very emotional shot! I love it! :)
So much more exposed emotionally than physically. Thank you for sharing your quiet, contemplative moment with us.
You could have more clothes on and you would still look very exposed. That picture makes me want to give you a big, big hug. Thank you for sharing that. Happy HNT darlin.
I can only say thank you for this glimpse. For this is a very, very personal photograph, and I feel honored that you've chosen to share it with us.
As much as I love to see you half-naked, I would much rather see you happy.
I always love your pictures, they say so much. xoxo
What a wonderful picture. Thank you for sharing this.
uff... THIS is what HNT is all about.
Wow! Your definitely looking vulnerable here! Great job babe.
heavy sigh.
It is a great photo dana...but what came to my mind is that you are in a cage....
my mind is a bit off today.
I'm always good for a hug. Ask anybody.
And if ever I saw someone who looked in need of one...
So here's one for you to take with you. Use it whenever you need it. And when you wear it out, come on back and I'll give you a new one.
(((HUGS)))
It's sad...but sexy as ever!
Sage, as I've said before, it will get better when I make it better!
Jenni, I'll take that hug!
Elle, this one feels far more vulnerable than those I have posted with far more "exposed"
Lolita, I'll take all of the hugs I can get. I so miss that intimacy.
Evening, it is where I am, as raw as it is.
Dragonmage, I'd say close to fully nekkid emotionally ...
bsoholic, thank you!
Biscuit, I just couldn't do anything less than this - not now.
Amorous, I'll take that hug!
Ms. I, it might be the most nekkid I ever get ...
Garbanzo, happy will come, as soon as I believe I deserve it!
Bad Bad Girl, thank you! I always hope there is more than just the photograph to see.
Desiree, thank you for stopping by!
Os, *blushes* thank you - you know that although my pic may not always show it, I am an HNT traditionalist!
Jay, and vulnerable - though often felt - is so difficult for me to show.
Kat, no ... you are not a bit off - I feel that way too!
Mojo, I'm using it now and know where to go to get another.
Mariposa, thank you!
How about I come over and we just drink some alcohol until we don't remember anything :) {{{HUGS}}}
I wear the same expression most days. You're prettier though. ;)
My best to you on making the right decisions. I'm rooting for you.
There's a deep and quiet strength in your vunerability. It's in you Dana. I love that you shared this picture. It's heartbreaking and gentle and beautiful and innocent and fragile. It's all of those things and more. Your strength is inside of you. Keep finding it and embracing it. I absolutely adore you sooo very much. You know I do.
Sooooo many hugs coming your way. I love your *exposure* as nekkid as it is here.
Luv ya hun (((More sweet hugs just because I wanna)))
Intensely beautiful.
So fragile, so innocent and so very vulnerable. This HNT sums it all up with what you have been going through lately. But at the same time it shows that your inner beauty will always shine through.
HHNT
Words and photo quite the match.
Tears appear.
Arms outstretched for you Dana.
More than Half Nekkid are you.
Lovely. Very lovely.
TUG, now that would work too!
13messages, I appreciate the kind words and the support.
I Smile, I'm finding the strength - sometimes minute by minute, but I'm doing things differently and hoping for different results!
Richard, thank you!
Mike, it can be theraputic to let the moment be, and then let the moment go.
Lu, yes, that one was definitely more than half-nekkid ...
Is Goethe saying to fight the good fight?
Dana, yes i suppose it can be.
(((hugs)))
Perfectly done. The words of Goethe and your picture blend as one. Cheers Dana!!
You can really see it in your eyes. I'm feelin' for you.
You said it. It will get better when you make it get better.
I can't wait for the HNT pic of you feeling completely free, completely you and laughing! ;)
I'm always the optimist!
You portray a lot of emotion in that look. Well done.
Very moving... hope you can feel the love coming through these comments...
Boo said all the right things. And this so makes me want to give you a hug. My heart goes out to you sweetie.....
xo
The fact that you sent shivers racing down my spine says it all. I don't think I've ever seen anyone post a picture this emotional, that shows so much vulnerability, ever before. I send you many, many *hugs*. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us and my heart goes out to you.
HHNT....
I can't begin to tell you how much this picture affected me. All I can say is thank you for opening yourself up like this and sharing something so incredibly personal with us.
The wonderful,caring people here amaze me. You will find the strength in yourself, some times it isn't as easy as we would like it to be, but we are who we are because of the hurdles we over come in life.
Happy HNT sweetie,
~hugs~kisses~
Lily
I echo Boo and Vixen - Very Powerful!!
I'm with RLL. I waiting to see a 'happy' Dana.
You look sad and meek...cowering in a corner...like you're wishing you could just fade away.
The only thing that's missing are the chains that keep you there.
xo
Let the beauty that's inside....OUT!!! It needs to join up with the prettiness we all see.
I wish I could take all the pain out of this picture and especially your eyes so that you wouldn't ever have to think about it again.
You look so vulnerable.
My best wishes x
Good Morning Dana,
Thinking of you and wishing you well.
Saucy, thank you!
Doomed, of course Goethe saying to fight the good fight!
Mike, who needs that $120/hour therapist when I have blogging? *wink*
Matt-Man, these HNT's with emotion have a way of finding their own way.
AAAP, the eyes give me away every time.
RLL, I think that HNT will include nekkidness while splashing in a mud puddle!
P & S, it's an emotion that comes easily right now.
Artist, it lessens the "burden" - sharing it with others.
Vixen, hug accepted (and greatly appreciated).
I just ditched a big indecision issue today- I know now I took too long...
Kay, thank you. It's much easier to post blatant nekkidness than it is to post nekkid emotions.
Swingerwife, thank you (and everyone else) for being so receptive to the departure from my normal HNTs.
Ms. Lily, they amaze me too, and give me immeasurable strength.
You look like you ened a cudddle.
Happy HNT!
I am sorry you are going through what you are going through. Looking at this HNT shot, what comes to mind to me the most is what you must be thinking at the exact moment the picture snapped.
You obviously have friends here...and some of us have gone through what you may be going through now...we are all here to support you!
Strong and sad at the same time.
Kahuna, I do believe it's as raw as I've ever been.
tt, I've spent most of my life wishing I could just fade away ...
Knight, I wish you could too, but I know that responsibility lies on my shoulders.
Carnalis, vulnerable keeps coming up again and again, doesn't it?
Karl, thank you! Your thoughts are always appreciated!
Buff, this indecision is about to expire as well, and I know that when it does a heavy burden will be lifted as well.
Jennybean, what I really need is just to be touched in a loving, respectful way.
Flyinfox, I often think about how much more difficult this would be if it were not for all of you!
Karen, strong? Interesting - I need to find that.
Blogging can be the best therapist around ;) along with talking with your friends either in person, via email, IM or on the phone.
Given your situation you have quite a support group on your blog who clearly empathize with the situation that you're in.
For those of us who have been married for a while there are times like this. They come. They go. But nonetheless, we remain married to the same person. Well, most of us do. Hopefully, like a bad meal in a Mexican restaurant, this too will pass.
I'm thinking/praying for you.
I immediately felt a tug on my heart when I saw your picture today.
Like Katherine I saw you in a cage and it made me ache.
Seize it Dana...the pain you are showing is not worth it...there might be pain in the decision you must make but it will never last as long as the pain being suffered now.
Mike, I'm supposed to have "real life" friends? Damn!
Bob, I have wondered - as I navigate this recent situation - if this is how "normal" couples manage. Somehow, I just can't get there from here.
Bond, I can honestly say that I am closer to making a decision than I have ever been before, and seeing this photo greatly contributed to that.
Well..... snap then!
All I have to say for you is one word. (Sighs) Wow (sighs)
When you preface your HNT with a quote that FITS the moment is one of my favorite things about you but to lay yourself there all bared for us to see...and coupled with a quote...(sighs) I'm just speechless.
The quote is almost as captivating as the photo.
The indecision is quite evident.
Hope you find the way through.
The emotion in this photo is quite moving. You captured a true "nekkidness" with this one.
That's a really touching photo. Happy HNT.
I wish I could just believe that was a pose for the sake of the pose ... but I understand it isn't. I can only hope things sort themselves out for you, one way or another, as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, it's produced one of the most powerful and moving photos I've seen for a very, very long time.
Thank you for sharing ... and, despite it all, happy HNT!
You never know what truths your body might tell someone..
Great photo!
HHNT, and don't worry, the sun'll come out.. Tomorrow.
(shameless Annie plug!)
Great quote, now leap from that pose in the photo and be bold. Lovely as always.
......Also consider yourself hugged...
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HHNT
I haven't read the comments--I just want to hug you.
What an incredibly dramatic photo. It was brave of you to share that considering your recent mood. Hang in there!
Honey, you do deserve happiness. I'm so sorry that it has been denied to you for so long that you cannot see that you deserve it.
You look lovely, but oh, so pensive. I hope things improve for you.
I know some changes and decisions are agonizing. Follow your heart. You have a good heart Dana.
*hugs*
I wish I could give you a big (((((HUG)))))
The picture is beautiful but the heartache on your face is spoken loud and clear. My heart hurts for you. You are strong and wonderful, remind yourself of that!
You need a big warm hug!
Oh my. My favorite so far. Absolutely speaks to me. Thank you for your friendship. And everything else.
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