And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. —Anaïs Nin
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”

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Anneli from Australia  JUNE 12, 2019
how true
Anonymous JANUARY 30, 2019
Loved this then love it now.
Anonymous JULY 9, 2018
Truth
Scott FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Time to blossom!
Patty from Houston Texas  FEBRUARY 24, 2016
That day has arrived ! Fully vegan life now!
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