“One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon- instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our window today.” – Dale Carnegie

Many of our dreams, and those we’ve yet to see, take us to some other place and time. We are no longer present except in body. But just dreaming about them will not give them birth. It is our responsibility to take action and make them reality. Whatever fearful steps we take will reveal the roses.

10 Comments

ken bello

February 8, 2013 at 8:58 am

Another fine self portrait, Monte. I like the reflection in the glasses.

Monte Stevens

February 8, 2013 at 9:29 am

Thanks, Ken. Have a super weekend!

Tom Dills

February 8, 2013 at 1:01 pm

I love the portrait but the quote is even better. Very appropriate these days, it seems.

Monte Stevens

February 8, 2013 at 2:25 pm

First came the idea for the image then a search for a quote to go along with it. It seemed to fit for me as I am a dreamer who needs to take more action on his dreams.