Contemplating.

Contemplating.
Wayzata, Minnesota

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Keep Up and Pass It Along

Life teaches us that in every
 face to face encounter
regardless of how brief
we leave something behind.
Also, we are apt to pass it on.

It determines the rest of our day.



and Happy 
SATURDAY'S CRITTERS




Each loving a family pet!
Rusty and Jasmine.
 Now where is Oliver?



Let your playful side win!

"Life is not about how fast you run
 or how high you climb 
but how well you bounce."
Or eat!



"Writing is a lot like making soup.
My subconscious cooks the idea,
but I have to sit down at the computer to pour it out."
Robin Wells


Feel the wonder about you.


Ever since my childhood,
(pretty sure it began one Halloween evening)
I discovered 
One of my secret passions
is to stand still surrounded by darkness
at let the glows that illuminate our path 
brighten our way.
Shine on and carry the light.
Always.


New discoveries light your way.


You just know it was a blast to attend
Let's meet "Pete the Cat" author in Huntsville, Alabama
at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center


I've learned that untold treasures are found
 in the imagination of  a child.
H. Jackson Brown


On the road again.
Selling Girl Scout cookies!


"We begin in childhood that the simplest, tiresome or heaviest task
is most meaningful if you do it with the right spirit."




"Those that dare not to dream big
are cowards
for they fear to expose
the already great potentials 
embedded inside of them."
Auliq-Ice



Little one, who watches, over our pond
we love you.



Betting he's covered in snow as you read this post.


You'll never be able to tell how high a frog can jump
just by looking at him.



This is something worth chewing on-

"We have too many high sounding words, 
and too few actions that correspond with them."
Abigail Adams



Lyra grew up with "Pete the Cat"
just one of many series.



Don't let anyone tell you that keeping a journal of the fun, exciting and satisfying things that happen to you everyday 
aren't worth writing down.
Keeping the memory of them
is as important as the next breath you take.


If we never listen to those moments 
when creativity interrupts our daily life,
well we'd never have any art. Of any kind.




At some point in time
 we learn the great challenge of life
is to decide what's important and to
disregard everything else.



When someone tells you
 that you'll fail at something
don't believe them. 
Try anyway.



We've all learned that sometimes that one thing
or place or being that you could always rely upon
sometimes goes away.


Going to miss coming here.




Nothing could be more fun than
spending the afternoon with 
 40 degrees on an icy lake in Minneapolis.
and dogs that remind you how to be more playful.


We've all learned at one time
that every great achievement
was once considered impossible.




I've recently learned that nobody really knows 
at what precise moment 
when you discover that
one something you never really understood
until that precise moment 
of your discovery.

What happens 
when reality arrives?
What you do with it
makes all the difference.

It really doesn't matter how you get there
just that you do.

Be Bold.


The heart that gives, gathers.
Tao Te Ching 




Advice From a Tree
Stand tall and proud
Go out on a limb
Remember your roots
Drink plenty of water
Be content with your natural beauty
Enjoy the view.


Thanks for stopping by.
Live like a tree and
Take good care of you.

10 comments:

Cloudia said...

You are a font of good! <3

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I enjoyed this post, photos and words of wisdom. A family pets brings happiness and love and just a joy to have around. I miss having a dog right now. Your soup looks delicious, perfect for a cold winter day. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day! Have a happy weekend! PS, thanks for the comment on my blog.

Elephant's Child said...

Lovely, inspiration post. And reminders.
Many, many thanks.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love all of the beautiful quotes and sayings. I keep a journal and enjoy reading back through them. It's always hard to believe so much was going on at the same time! Happy weekend!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

I practice my bouncing every day.

(now if I could just sell a book)

21 Wits said...

Thank you so much you all make my day brighter!

Debbie said...

i often wonder where you get all these wonderful, inspirational quotes, i always enjoy them all!! your soup looks really good!!!

i do think my favorite was the advice from a tree, i have seen that before!!

RedPat said...

Wonderful pics and words today, Karen! ;-)

Lois said...

Lovely photos and I enjoyed the quotes.

Sandi said...

LOVE the night photos!


"Huntsville, Alabama
at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center"

Did you see the rockets? Always wanted to go there, maybe even send my kids to Space Camp.


Also love the door in the tree! :-)