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Astride a Grave

“They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it’s night once more.” Pozzo, Waiting for Godot

On the surface of it, referencing Beckett doesn’t seem the obvious choice for a blog that aims to be relentlessly positive, but I love this quote. I don’t see negativity in it, it’s a rallying cry!
We are born astride a grave and the light does only gleam an instant. Life is too short not to try new things or test ourselves; too short to spend time with people who don’t enrich our lives and help us shine; too short to not be confidently naked in front of a lover or to prance on a sunny beach in our swimwear; too short to worry about what’s wobbling when we’re running, dancing, fucking…
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24 Comments

  1. Miss Scarlet

    Positive and encouraging words, and an amazing picture! You look so beautiful x

  2. F Dot Leonora

    i love this, and especially the words that accompany it for its truth especially…lovely

  3. Kilted Wookie (@Kilted_Wookie)

    Fantastic words, and an amazing image to accompany them.
    KW

  4. Marie Rebelle

    Love the positivity of this post! Lovely image too 🙂
    Rebel xox

  5. kinkybikermom

    lovely view

  6. Molly

    I completely agree with you, life is too short, best live it to its fullest before it is gone
    Mollyxxx

  7. mariasibylla

    This is wonderful! The quote, and your thoughts on it, are inspiring. Your photo is amazing! The colors are so rich, and I love the contrast of pink skin and emerald. The way you look out speaks directly of the quote. Really powerful stuff!

  8. kittykatsbitsandbobs

    I love this! Then image and especially your words… So,true and yet still such a challenge.

  9. Curvaceous Dee

    Beautiful words, and the photo matches your imagery so very well.
    xx Dee

  10. Tabitha Rayne

    Yes!
    All of that – so exuberant and joyful.
    I love this post and beautiful picture x x

  11. KaziG

    Indeed! It’s best to seize the day without worrying about all those pesky details!
    ~Kazi xxx

  12. Modesty Ablaze (@ablazingmodesty)

    Wonderfully put . . . and wonderfully placed!!!
    Xxx – K

  13. cammiesonthefloor

    The words accompanying this exquisite image are almost as beautiful as the lady! The colors are so vibrant!

  14. ouizzi

    This really made me smile, I couldn’t agree more with your words and your picture is beautiful.

  15. sub-Bee

    This is such an amazing image and I absolutely adore cemeteries! But your words are so true, life is far too short too worry, it’s just a shame most of us forget those words at key moments!

  16. theotherlivvy

    Another great photo! The focussing and the colour are wonderful, and I love the sentiment. Life is definitely too short to worry! Xxx

  17. Clive

    Perfect sentiments – and life is too short not to share such wonderful images

  18. Oleander Plume (@OleanderPlume)

    I love the soft focus around the edges and the vibrant shades of green. And your lovely backside!

  19. Hyacinth Jones (@adissolutelife)

    Absolutely true and this image is beautiful.

  20. exhibitunadorned

    You’ve done such a good job with the colours on this – those greens are lush in both senses of the word – and it really brings out the idea of this being a photo about life, not death. Plus your arse looks great, obviously!

  21. Lil Miss Shalla

    hahah i love this image!
    so beautiful and the colors and textures
    but TinMan would be having fits if he saw this, he is ubbbbbber respectful 😉

  22. HappyComeLucky

    Love, love, love this picture. The sentiment, the lushness of the setting and of course, the glorious you. Xx

  23. Penny

    I love the color & texture in this shot–gorgeous!
    xxPenny

  24. Larry @ Kinky Fucks

    The beautiful imagery in your words matches the gorgeous photo that goes with it!

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