We're all searching for that happy life which to a great extent is a quiet life, an atmosphere of hope and love.
Imagine my surprise when I met this familiar stranger!
I feel we are all islands - in a common sea. Anne Morrow Lindberg
One by one, we are but one drop, and yet joined together we become the ocean.
"Hello there little one!"
The moment a wee little voice appeared from around the corner, Father Christmas was off to greet them.
Sometimes you just need to wander about. Perhaps in a familiar place, or maybe a random unexplored place you're entering for the first time. As if you're being led through chapters in a book from your favorite author, not quite sure where you'll end up.
Murphy and Artemis enjoying the day!
and you'll always want them near you.
Stop, don't hesitate and say, hello!
Sometimes, it's all about that unexpected person that walks into your world.
Does the walker choose the path, or the path the walker?
Garth Nix
Moments. It's all about moments.
There isn't such a thing as a bad day, only a moment we need to improve.
Taking a path I haven't walked lately. In Stillwater, a town that comforts me, and so many memories from being there that always soothes my soul.
The journey not the arrival matters.
T.S. Eliot
A bridge to somewhere: useful, a place that ties us compassionately together, honorable, onward and forward destination....much like a happy life, just a simple journey in life.
As long as we can sail away.
And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.
John Steinbeck
Always dream big.
Cookies and soup! Possibly in that order too.
What would this time of year be without our Gnomes, and the joy they bring? It's all about the story of now, that happens every day, especially when we venture out.
Meet the brothers!
Life is a tremendous collection of experiences some temporary, others lasting and the more we share them the better off we are.
Inspire, create, imagine.
Just write. Or sing, laugh often, or maybe just dance.
Chase your dreams.
Live.
Alive.
One can never pay in gratitude, one can only pay in "in kind" somewhere else in life.
Below a reflection from last year..... as we begin our Advent celebrations again this year.
Thanks for spending time with me again. May you be safe and well.
8 comments:
Such precious memories. Thank you for inviting us to wander with you.
Hello,
I enjoy walking these paths with you, so many wonderful photos. Love the gnomes and the sweet dogs. The cookies looks yummy. Great inspiring quotes. I hope you are chasing your dreams. Take care, Have a great day!
I've had many moments I've had to improve these last three weeks Karen, but never a bad day 😉 Always a treat visiting here 💜
A nice journey with you!
Stillwater looks a charming place and it has such a peaceful name. I think the analogy of drops in an ocean is a very good one for the whole human race. Take care and stay safe.
This is a wonderful post to read as my first post of the day, Karen. Lots of very good words here -- and I loved the photos.
I'd follow that man, too. He may drop his bag. And a bridge to nowhere. I'd still walk it (isn't that what a pier is)?
i am one of those people who smile and say hi to everyone, now with masks, no one knows!!
that is a beautiful table, set with care and love!! you be well also!!
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