While visiting Solvang, California in the early 1990's, I purchased a porcelain plaque that was artistically designed with these words of encouragement on it. I was in my early 20's at the time, it helped me get through a lot of growing changes back then. I read it every morning until I had it memorized. I've had this plaque with magnet attached on my refrigerator ever since. I'd like to share this beautiful poem with you.
As an aside, I love visiting Solvang, CA. It is one of my favorite destinations to take a quick day or weekend jaunt. It's just a two and half hour drive from Los Angeles, CA. I have often spontaneously called up a friend or my mom and asked, "Would you like to have brunch at Paula's Pancake House in Solvang today?" They make the BEST Egg's Benedict. :) Afterwards, we spend the rest of the day walking off our breakfast and visiting all of the wonderful gift shops they have there. Sometimes we'd stay the night if we decide to have a hearty steak dinner and drinks at the Viking Garden Restaurant. But it's usually just a day trip. By the way, this town is known for windmills, jelly beans and Viking/Nordic influence. I highly recommend visiting if you've never been. It is such a quaint little town. Oh and I forgot to mention, the Chumash Indian reservation is only 15 minutes out of town and they have built a humongous casino if that's your cup of tea. But just so you know in advance, they do not serve alcohol because of the windy roads going through the Santa Ynez valley.
Believe in Yourself
~ Author unknown
Believe in yourself
in the power you have to
control your own life
day by day.
Believe in the
strength that you have
deep inside, and your
faith will help
show you the way.
Believe in tomorrow
and what it will bring.
Let a hopeful heart
carry you through.
For things will work out
if you trust and believe
there's no limit
to what you can do.
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