Category Archives: Camilla Downs

I Make a Difference

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“I will act as if I do make a difference.” -William James

Just as a rock thrown in water creates a ripple that makes it’s way back to you, your very existence does the same for those whose lives you touch . . . Memo to self . . . –Camilla

Magical Rose Garden

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‎”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 that are blooming outside our windows today.” -Dale Carnegie
The old Camilla used to dream about those magical rose gardens . . . My eyes are now open to the beautiful roses that have always been within me, the beauty that surrounds me and the beauty of life . . .

Follow Your Heart

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‎”Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” -Steve Jobs

Happy Valentine’s Day Friends . . . Remember that you are AWESOME, you make a difference and NEVER let bumps in the road cause you to turn around . . . –Camilla

Courage To Lose Sight

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“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” -Christopher Columbus

It’s amazing how much clarity and focus we receive when we choose to lose sight of our comfy shore . . . not to mention the confidence and joy it brings us . . . –Camilla

Dare to Take Risks

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“With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity.” -Mark Twain

We all have a vein of courage coursing through us . . . sometimes we forget . . . –Camilla