There are so many pessimistic people in the world, that it’s often difficult to find someone who can lift your spirits and help you to remember what it’s like to truly relax and enjoy life’s blessings. However, we’ve all known at least one person whose extremely witty jokes were a tad beyond your level of understanding.
We’ve all been there; everyone is laughing and we don’t quite get the wit. It may even be days later that the message finally clicks, and you break into a fit of giggles. It’s okay, I’m slow sometimes, too.
And, that brings us to our inspired thought. Not so much inspirational from an inspiring standpoint, but quirky enough to bring a smile to your face.
photo courtesy Carl Zoch
“He who laughs last…thinks slowest.” – T-Shirt Wisdom
(courtesy of my friend Barbara’s Facebook page)
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Life is incredible – so much to do and so much to see in one’s lifetime. However, it’s often the childlike faith and innocence that we miss when our personal lives and work lives get complicated. The peace that comes with naivete is something for which we often yearn when deadlines approach us – and sometimes pass us without project completion.
This morning I wrote a blog post for my other company, Maihar Design, spotlighting the incredible beauty captured by newborn photographer Kelley Ryden. The smirk of the little ones as they sleep got me thinking, “What do they know that I don’t?”
Such wonder and amazement as the tiny human sleeps in complete comfort and contentment. If we only could have an ounce of this serenity in our life’s toughest moments. I would love a glimpse at this happiness every time life’s stresses hit me and the weight of the world comes crashing down.
Then I realized, I do have this glimpse; A reminder of the wholeness we were meant to encompass. These inspired thoughts are summed up below by one perfect click of the camera, capturing the essence of life.
Children get it. Why did we ever lose it?
Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. – Matthew 19:14
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Some days life hands you events that are less than desired. In both your personal and professional life, it’s extremely easy to get frustrated and down-trodden. Fortunately, there is at least one thing in life you cannot do with a frown; Laughter.
Photo Courtesy f8 studio
“Nobody says you must laugh, but a sense of humor can help you overlook the unattractive, tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile through the day.” – Henry David Thoreau
There are going to be curve balls in life. As perfectly as you plan, someone’s dog is going to get loose and cut into that perfect picture.
Some unexpected incident will always come knocking at your door. The only question to ask is how will you approach that moment? Will you throw your arms up in exasperation? Or will you laugh, appreciating the humor in life?
I’m hopeful you’ll chose the latter. Remember…life happens. And as annoying as things might be, a lot of those speed bumps can actually be quite funny with the right perspective.
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Life is about perspective – a viewpoint that is relative to every single individual. When capturing a moment in time, 10 different photographers will all create their own creative vision with regard to angle, lighting and subject framing. Each of these photos is draped in emotion and expression – one may be somber while the other enlightened.
With so many captured images, whose is most accurate? No one.
“Sea of Horses” by Jonas Peterson
You can choose to be limited by your own experiences, or you can challenge yourself to see life through other people’s viewpoint. Successfully doing so will allow for better understanding, clearer communication and less frustration.
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Spring is just around the corner, and as we hope for warmer weather, I’d like to introduce a new Monday series that will help inspiration flow for the rest of the week, or maybe just make Monday a little more light-hearted. If you’re anything like me, the 5:00 a.m. alarm on Monday morning just might be the most dreaded noise ever.
On that note, I’ll leave you with this week’s “Inspired Thought” and image.
Photo courtesy Agnes Lopez
I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party. – Ron White
Opportunity can be fun. It’s not always going to be easy, but there should be moments of enjoyment throughout the journey. Grab that lemon and add a splash of vodka – you’ll thank yourself for the reward.
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