But suppose the endlessly dead were to wake in us some emblem:they might point to the catkins hangingfrom the empty hazel trees, or direct us to the raindescending on black earth in early spring. ---And we, who always think of happinessrising, would feel the emotionthat almost baffles uswhen a happy thing falls.

~ Rainer Maria Rilke

Rainer Maria Rilke Dead Emblem Falling Happiness Rising

Never shy away from opportunity and wholehearted living. Never be fearful of putting yourself out there. The courageous may encounter many disappointments, experience profound disillusionment, gather many wounds; but cherish your scars for they are the proud emblems of a truly phenomenal life. The fearful, cautious, cynical and self-repressed do not live at all. And that is simply no way to be in this world.

~ Anthon St. Maarten

Anthon St. Maarten Bravery Cautious Courageous Cynical Disappointments Disillusionment Divine Living Emblem Fearful Fearless Fearlessness Fulfilling Life Life And Living Life Experience Live In The Moment Live Your Life Opportunities Putting Yourself Out There Risk It Scars Self Repressed Take Action Take Chances Wholehearted Wounded