Remember within us is invincible love and so much more ...

“My dear,
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
I realized, through it all, that…
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.

Truly yours,
Albert Camus”

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I am not afraid... I was born to do this. 

Jeanne d'Arc

Joan of Arc (French: Jeanne d'Arc (c. 1412 – 30 May 1431)

nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans", is considered a heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years' War, and was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint. She was born to Jacques d'Arc and Isabelle Romée, a peasant family, at Domrémy in north-east France. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_of_Arc



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May this dress remind us all of our inner strengths ...

“One small crack does not mean that you are broken, 

it means that you were put to the test and 

you didn’t fall apart.” 

Linda Poindexter

know that you are strong!
love, mom

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“Believe in yourself and all that you are. 

Know that there is something inside you 

that is greater than any obstacle.”

Christian D. Larson

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day66: step away from chaos

“Don’t be afraid to distance yourself from everyone + everything and recoup. sort out your thoughts. listen to your heart. breathe. read a book. write about how much your life has sucked - then write about how much you can’t wait to see the positive changes. relearn yourself. accept all the hurt you’ve been through. forgive anyone and everyone who’s hurt you. even if that means doing it within, and never physically or verbally reaching out. let go. & rejuvenate. take a step away from the chaos, 

and find peace. within.” 

 Reyna Biddy

I love so much about this quote!!! distances yourself from everyone and everything when you are overwhelmed; journal, relearn yourself and find peace.  Great advise for everyone, every day, and especially helpful if you find yourself lost in someone else's drama and chaos.  You need to be aware of those things and those people who bring extra Drama, with a capitol D, into your life.  

We all know people, friends, dear friends and even family members who bring drama with them, for so many different reasons. Some of these folks are more comfortable is a chaotic state then when things are calm, while others believe that those who save them from their drama are their real friends, and others just enjoy the attention that comes from the drama.  But there is really no need for extra drama.  Life is short and has enough ups and downs and trails and tribulations of its own, without having undo drama thrown into the mix. So try to reduce the addition of extra drama and chaos to your life. 

But when you do get overwhelmed, by just your life in general, remember the above quote. 

It is always a good idea to step away and take a breath, find quiet and listen, read and write, accept and forgive, let go and let go again, rejuvenate and find peace, find peace within!!! 

love, mom

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“You were given this life 

because you are 

strong enough to live it.” 

~ anon ~

* today's dress is called 'sky warrior . . .' and hangs in a 

garden outside Chicago, IL.

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may this dress remind us of our inner light and our ability to create change . . .

'this comes from within . . .' 2009, Boston, MA.
room installation surrounding
an 8 foot tall dress made from eggshells

'this comes from within . . . ' (detail)
from wall painting

“But when you’re stuck, 

the major task is deciding if you’re going to change at all. 

The challenge is finding the ability,

in the face of an overwhelming amount of resistance, 

to create a small change in your life and build on it.” 

― Mel Robbins, Stop Saying You're Fine: Discover a More Powerful You

'this comes from within . . . ' (detail)

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“You may encounter many defeats, 

but you must not be defeated. 

In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, 

so you can know who you are,

what you can rise from, 

how you can still come out of it.” 

― Maya Angelou

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'dear jeff . . .'  currently on exhibit at the SSAC**

The turning point in the 

process of growing up is when you discover 

the core of strength within you 

that survives all hurt.

Max Lerner

February 20–April 4

** Forever & After—Six Contemporary Sculptors, Curated by, William Houser

Sponsored by: Andrea Hillier, Lauren Farrell, Sue and Jack McNamara

Benjamin Cariens, Gillian Christy, Rosalyn Driscoll, Sally Fine, Virginia Fitzgerald, Christopher Frost

OPENING RECEPTION: February 20, 6–8 pm

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today, remember your inner strength . . . .

© virginia fitzgerald 2015

“What lies behind us and what lies before us

are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

Oliver Wendell Holmes

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