From the Shapherdess

Among some clippings pinned to the flyleaf of an antique book published in 1915, were some old bits of verse and poetry. I thought this worth sharing. The book is "The Runner's Bible” and I read it almost daily. If you ever come across one, buy it. You’ll love it

Photo of Mandy on the beach

Praying...Dreaming...Believing

State of Mind

If you think you’re beaten, you are;

If you think you dare not, you don’t;

If you like to win but you think you can’t,

It’s almost certain you won’t.

If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost;

For out of the world we find,

Success begins with a person’s will,

It’s all in the state of mind.

If you think you’re outclassed, you are;

You’ve got to think high to rise;

You’ve got to be sure of yourself before

You can ever win a prize.

Life’s battles don’t always go

To the strongest or fastest man;

But soon or late, the man who wins

Is the one who thinks he can!

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