Comments on: Sunday Thought For The Day

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:21:36 +0000

@Hilary – Hi Hilary. We all have had a lifetime of experiences, each unique and each having some impact on us. Thank you for reading here today, especially through the comments. Tess shared a very personal story, and one that adds so much meaning to this quote, and to life. Tess, if you’re back here – thank you for that. And yes, sadness is something all experience to some degree, and that’s part of who we are too. The quote by Ellie Weisel, these are words that speak deeply of coming back from difficult experiences. As difficult as life can sometimes seem, there is always light out there for us… Thank you, Hilary, for this wonderful comment.

@Sagan – “THIS IS IT” – when you say it like this, life really is now. It’s not something that will happen tomorrow, or next week, or when I turn a certain age. Now is what we have…

@imhkki – Thanks much!

@Dr. J – Great point Dr. J! The little things in our life, the things that happen every day – if we can truly appreciate these, then we’re in a great place…

@Mark – Thanks! Our life is now, and it is very much real…

@LisaNewton – Hi Lisa. Right here, close to home – the things we see everyday, or the things we have missed and are now seeing, or the new within our neighborhoods – it’s all very much part of our experience with life. And there really is so much to discover right where we’re at – and that’s pretty wonderful!

@Carla – Hi Carla. There is so much to discover, so much we haven’t “noticed” even right where we live. And it’s because there really is so much out there – much of it ordinary, and yet really – extraordinary. Especially if we let that which we experience really enter into our heart and soul. And Carla – your mother is a very wise lady…

@avtcoach – Hi Coach. Wow, that’s a great point. When we look back on our life, even when we recall times where life seemed to slow to a crawl – looking back, it all seems to have gone so fast. It seems like just yesterday that I was getting married, and having babies crawling around the house. Now, I’ve been married 15 years, and my youngest child is nearly done with elementary school. It does seem so hard to believe. And then it also makes me realize that life continues on – it doesn’t stop, slow down, or speed up – and I’m here with this one opportunity to live my life – how will I choose to do that? A great question to think about. Thanks much!

@FatFighterTV – We do have a lot of experiences we’ve lived. And yes, in looking back, it all has gone so quickly. Which makes me really want to savor the moments I have, as well as truly live as my heart speaks to me! Great thoughts on this Sahar, thank you!

@Henie – Hi Henie. Yes, isn’t the photo amazing – and I just love how it goes with this quote, a path, with the benches, light near the end of the tree-line boulevard. It all seems so fitting. Oh, that really is a wonderful thought too – we are all miracles – each of us! And that’s pretty awesome!

By: Henie

Henie — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:09:28 +0000

Lance! I am mezmerized by the photograph!:~) If you think nothing glimmers, just look at your soul! And when you look in the mirror, know that you are looking at the greatest miracle of all! Henie´s last blog post..SoulBurst

By: FatFighterTV

FatFighterTV — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:55:52 +0000

It's amazing when you really stop and think about all the many things you've done in your life, isn't it? And yet it still passes so quickly! Love that picture. FatFighterTV´s last blog post..Kernel Season’s “Get the Party Popping!” giveaway

By: avtcoach

avtcoach — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:53:20 +0000

I am often bewildered at how fast time passes and how much of life has passed. This year marks 30 years since high school grad, my youngest is 21, and 28 years of marriage. I do have moments when I look back at how fast it went but I am also thankful for all of those days. I am still amazed at the changes in our world even since my youth. I can only be joyful for the coming years and experiences. Thanks for the photo! avtcoach´s last blog post..Inspire and Be Inspired

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:50:09 +0000

Even though I don't go very far most of the time, I am still intrigued by what I find and what I see and encounter, ever a few miles away from home. Sometimes, it doesn't even feel like "home". Like my mother used to say when I was young, "you're only bored because you want to be." Carla´s last blog post..Pictures of Bolinas, CA

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:15:12 +0000

As I travel local as part of what I do, your quote speaks volumes. I’m constantly bewildered by what I see, where I see it, what I eat when I’m there, and just the plain old joy I feel each time I discover or rediscover something.

Even though it’s Monday, your thought of the day rings very true……………………….:)

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By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:15:15 +0000

Great photo and very powerful quote. Life is but a dream ... Mark´s last blog post..Un-Boxing Spirituality

By: Dr. J

Dr. J — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:20:56 +0000

I have been fortunate to be able to take joy and amazement in the little things. I am always grateful for this gift!

By: imhkki

imhkki — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:16:39 +0000

nice thought imhkki´s last blog post..Duracell battery show

By: Sagan

Sagan — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:11:07 +0000

Life and everything can be so surreal sometimes. Realizing that THIS IS IT is exhilarating. Sagan´s last blog post..Guest Post: The Transformation to a Warped Body Image

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:58:11 +0000

Hi Lance .. a wonderful thought – that we’ve all experienced so much .. and so much to draw on. Tess has a really sad story .. that must have been the most monumentous period of her life .. but it sounds as though the family were so helpful to the grieving parents. We all have sad things in our lives .. I have .. but they don’t sit in my consciousness normally – we are so lucky to have our soul to guide us through and to ensure we remember the good things.

So many have suffered so much .. wars, terror, cruelty and then to lose it all via a fraudulent scammer .. that is too terrible to consider – what wonderful words “I’ve risen from the ashes before and I’ll do it again” … we all need to remember Ellie Weisel in these times ..

Thanks Lance – Hilary Melton-Butcher
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By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:36:15 +0000

@Vered – Life is amazing isn’t it! Especially when we really realize this at a deeper level.

@Chris Edgar – Hi Chris. So well said – it can be so easy to rush through life – but where is it getting us, and what are we missing along the way? When we really think about this – taking the time to slow down and truly appreciate all that is in front of us, at this moment, is a beautiful thing.

@Barbara – Hi Barbara. I love this photo too – it seems so life-giving. And with a tree-lined path, benches along the way – it really seems to fit this quote so well! And that’s the key, isn’t it – taking the time to stop and really grasp that which is in front of us – extraordinary for sure!

@Jewel – Thanks much! Do we always appreciate the life we have? I’m sure that I don’t. Not all the time. And when I do – it really is incredible! This reminds me to spend more time appreciating all that I’ve been given…

@Jannie – Earth is a pretty great place, isn’t it! So…this is the only planet with beer, you say? So now I know…you’ve traveled to many a far away galaxy! I knew it – you are OUT OF THIS WORLD!

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:04:22 +0000

Yes, of all planets visited, I like this one best. For sure.

And let’s be nice to this one – it’s the only one with beer.

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By: Jewel/Pink Ink

Jewel/Pink Ink — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:51:21 +0000

I have read a couple of Jhumpa Lahiri's books. She writes beautifully. Great quote pick, Lance! Every sensory memory becomes part of an incredible tapestry. What a blessing to have the life we have today! Jewel/Pink Ink´s last blog post..On Versatility

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:49:59 +0000

Hi Lance, What an awesome photo. It's gorgeous. I also love the quote. When we really stop and contemplate all we've experienced and the people we've met, it is indeed extraordinary. It's just a matter of slowing down enough to appreciate all we're blessed with. Barbara Swafford´s last blog post..The Biggest Challenge Of Blogging