The Silver Lining of June is the explosion of flowers. Their colors, scents and omnipresence is absolutely magical! I love the symbolism of flowers. Since antiquity, flower symbolism has been a significant part of cultures around the world. Flowers accompany us and brighten our spirits in every major event in life–birth, marriage, holidays, graduations, illness, and finally death.… Continue reading Friday Photos are FlowerFull
Breast Cancer Quotes & Inspiration
What We Need – Roethke
Fast-Acting Relief – Lily Tomlin
Love this quote by Lily Tomlin about slooooowing down. It has been a bordering-on-frantic period of time and I’m definitely in need of some relief. One of my new favorite things to do is to lay in the backyard with Suddenly Seven and my beloved 87-pound black labrador, Buzz and read. And you know what? Lily Tomlin… Continue reading Fast-Acting Relief – Lily Tomlin
Do What You Have To Do – Epictetus
Love love love Epictetus’ quote about doing what you have to do to be whom you want to be. Talk about a Silver Lining. Today, Suddenly Seven said to me, “Momma, I think I’m a really good singer, but I know that I can always get better.” Music (pun intended!) to this Momma’s ears!
Welcome, June! by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Can you even believe that it is June? I mean, really. J.U.N.E.?!? I am baffled by how quickly this year is going. I mean really. I can’t ever remember a period in my life when time has flown so fast. It is a wonderful year, though and I’m grateful for each and every day! Please… Continue reading Welcome, June! by Lawrence S. Pertillar
In the End – Jack Kornfield
Please enjoy this Jack Kornfield quote about living fully as much as I am! It is my Silver Lining of the day and reminded me of Zach Sobiech.
If You Get the Inside Right – Eckhart Tolle
This quote by Eckhart Tolle makes my heart so happy. It an inspiring way to live each and every day. Sometimes it takes more work than other days, but focusing on getting the inside right does indeed mean that the outside will fall into place. How’s that for a great Silver Lining?
The Seed of Freedom's Tree – Thomas Campbell
This Thomas Campbell quote is one of my all time favorites. Wishing you a beautiful, reflective, gratitude-filled Memorial Day.
Life is to Be Lived – Ralph Ellison
Gosh, I feel like life teaches me this lesson on a daily basis. The truth of the matter is that Ralph Ellison is right: life is to be lived because it CAN’T be controlled.What a Silver Lining thought of my day. Hope it is the same for you!
Life is a Succession of Lessons – Emerson
How spot on is Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote about life being a succession of lessons? I am seriously loving this image and find that I reflect on it with a great deal of frequency. I seem to always be asking myself, “What can I learn here?” and “What is the lesson?” I believe that we… Continue reading Life is a Succession of Lessons – Emerson