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   Madeleine Claysposted 2 years ago

   I was so encouraged this morning by an article I read, written by bravewarrior. I wanted to share it here, as I think that it may resound with and encourage many other writers, too.
   
   https://letterpile.com/inspirational/do … your-goals
   
   Thank you, bravewarrior, for publishing this piece.
   
   Madeleine

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      bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      I'm honored, Madeleine! I'm so glad this article resonated with you. What more can a writer ask for?!

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      Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      It's a read worth every second of my time.                                         But what's man without nature? Even a King had to commended a spider for falling, falling, and then rising and rising to get to his home.                                              It's this foolish thing' actions that the King further commended as 'honour to all'. So, if you fail, and you try again, its an honour.                                       The very best of man are got from nature. For example, the most sophisticate underwater warships are fashioned after the belly of the marine seal or whale. Can you imagine that the body of big jets were likewise that of certain big whales?                                     Thanks for the read, anyway.

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         bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Miebakagh, those are both interesting analogies. Thank you for sharing!

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            Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

            bravewarrior, you're welcome.

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   Thank you for resharing this article, Madeleine. I have read it before a long time ago, but well-worth another read. Very uplifting, Shauna.

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      bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, John. Frankly, I was quite surprised to see the share here, especially after the comment I made about your article and using the forums as a means to comment with actual interaction.

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   Pamela99posted 2 years ago

   I had forgotten about this excellent article. This article speaks to all of us in some way, no matter where we are in life. I am glad I got to read it again, Shauna.
   
   Thanks for this post Madeleine.

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      bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for your kind words, Pamela!

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   Ryan Corneliusposted 2 years ago

   I love it. It's reality that we all ignore. Nothing is instant. If it's instant, you won't know how to react when adversity comes. I love the perseverance part. It's well explained very well

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      bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      I'm pleased you received the positive messages I wanted to convey through my words, Ryan. Thank you!

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years ago

   Wow!  What a wonderful experience Shauna!
   
   I wish you could've documented the whole process...like him removing those chunks of wood.
   
   Your article is definitely inspirational.
   
   We need to keep our focus & keep going.
   
   You used the perfect Video...the climb.

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      bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks, Brenda. If I had the camera I have now, I may have tried to get a bit closer to document the woodpecker chiseling out the hole. The one I had back then was only a 5X zoom. Plus that was early in his endeavor. It took a while for him to get used to me hanging around.
      
      I actually did write two other article using photos of the Pileated Woodpecker family. They were documentations of what I observed, rather than life lessons I garnered. They're both on PetHelpful.

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         Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Shauna...
         I found one of them on Pethelpful about observation of woodpeckers.
         
         I'm still quite amazed you got that opportunity.
         
         You did manage to get a few good pictures.
         
         I probably would've been too scared to get that close.

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            bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

            Brenda, I now have a 30X zoom camera. I would have been able to take good pictures without getting too close and jarring his production. With a 5X zoom, I would have had to have gotten too close before he trusted me. Overall, it was a very cool experience.
            
            FYI, that tree is no longer there. It became so weak and rotten after the family left, that it fell on the house across the street from me during a heavy storm. Sad. But, they're still around. I hear them all the time.

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               Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

               So glad they're still around...that is if you can handle hearing them pecking.
               I remember one in my younger days that constantly kept me awake.
               
               I'm looking for a camera now.  I hope I pick a good one.

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                  bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

                  Brenda, I have a Nikon Coolpix w/30X zoom. It's a good little camera and affordable. Oh, btw, in the niche sites, if you click on the author's name you'll find their profile (extracted from hubpages.com). Below that you'll find links to all the authors' articles within that particular site. Pretty cool feature.

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   PurvisBobbi44posted 2 years ago

   Hi ,Bravewarrior,
   
   I love it--you have not lost the gift of writing. I have lost my light in my computer room--so please forgive my errors. It is not easy typing by candlelight.
   
   That was an amazing story, and we need to hear from you more. I love taking pictures of animals--however, my Sony Cyber-shot is 12 years. Have you had an offer to give you a show with your pictures?
   
   No more pity parties for you girl.
   
   Keep writing and clicking away,
   
   Your Hubber friend,
   
   Bobbi Purvis

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      I applaud you Bobbi ..
      It shows so much when you are willing to reply candlelight.
      
      You are amazing.

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      bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Bobbi, that article was written in 2016. I haven't posted anything new here since early 2021. I've been editing part time (still have a full time job). I'm currently working with an author on his novel. It's a very rewarding experience and I'm still able to exercise the creative side of my brain.
      
      Thanks for your wonderful comment, Bobbi. You started my morning off with a smile!

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   jansharesposted 2 years ago

   Amazing story, beautiful analogy of the woodpecker, Shauna. Great advice. Thanks for sharing, Madeleine. Now that's a perfect example of evergreen. Timeless and useful information.

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      bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Aw, Janis, you humble me! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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         jansharesposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Hugs!

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   Shing Arayaposted 2 years ago

   Thank you. Will check it out.

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   Miebakagh57posted 2 years ago

   Women!?

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      bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      What does that mean, Miebakagh? Please clarify.

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         Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         A woman will easily huge and kiss her fellow womanfolk, even in public glare.                                   Woman, you're a thing of curiosity!

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            bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

            So do men, here in the States. Showing affection and friendship towards fellow humans is an admirable thing.

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               Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

               It sucks!

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                  bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

                  Huh? Why on Earth would you say that, Miebakagh?

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            Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

            Miebakagh...
            This is a small gesture of friendship...nothing more.
            But Shauna's article is about a woodpecker....so let's not go off topic in a different direction that's not needed.
            
            We understand you choose for no one to send you hugs.

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               Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

               +++

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    Misbah786posted 2 years ago

    What a wonderful and inspirational article! Loved reading it, Shauna.
    
    Thanks for sharing Shauna's article, Madeleine
    
    Blessings to both of you!

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       bravewarriorposted 2 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you, Misbah. It's good to see you back!

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          Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

          So sweet of you. Thank you!  ❤

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