Joyful spirit.

” A joyful spirit is evidence of a grateful heart”
–Maya Angelo

When the going get rough, it’s time to return to the basics.? Gratitude builds joy even in the worst of times.

Happy Monday!

17 Responses to Joyful spirit.
  1. citizen jane
    August 18, 2008 | 6:38 am

    Lovely. Just what I need to focus on today. Thanks for the reminder ;-)

  2. Edwin
    August 18, 2008 | 7:14 am

    Happy Monday to you too, dearie.
    Nice pict.
    See you on “the other side”

  3. furiousBall
    August 18, 2008 | 8:08 am

    “Oprah is harpo spelled backwards”

  4. jill
    August 18, 2008 | 8:55 am

    I shouldn’t complain, others have it way worse. But right now, I’m stressed. I recently woke up while running and remembered a time when I was calm & centered, stress-free. A time when I had a simplified life. When I had returned to the basics. I’m going there, and soon!

    This quote speaks volumes!! :)

  5. Ivanhoe
    August 18, 2008 | 9:50 am

    I’m right there with you watching the big ocean. Except me and my chair did not make it on the pic :o )

  6. heart in san francisco
    August 18, 2008 | 9:58 am

    Yep, another beautiful day at the beach in Denver.

  7. claudia
    August 18, 2008 | 11:07 am

    ooh, I love that picture. I wish I were sitting in that chair….mmmmm

  8. Lauren
    August 18, 2008 | 12:15 pm

    Maya Angelou is wonderful. I would love to be that person in the picture right now.

  9. dana
    August 18, 2008 | 2:47 pm

    Gratitude sometimes gets covered in sand. You’re right though, and it’s best to keep digging it up.

  10. Open Grove Claudia
    August 18, 2008 | 3:02 pm

    Citizen Jane – ((hug)) Good luck!

    Edwin – I hope Monday is lovely

    FuriousBall – I keep that near the for front of my mind!

    Jill- Some days are like that. I think that’s why we have to keep the basics of gratitude in mind. At least it works for me!

    Ivanhoe – Yes, I was looking for you!

    Heart in SF – Yes, the Denver beach… ;) You could be in this photo – just wear your parka!

    Claudia – I love that picture too -so simple. I think we are there in our minds.

    Laruen – Yes, me too! Maybe we can be there in our minds?

    Dana – That’s a delicious metaphor Dana – thanks!

  11. Vixen
    August 18, 2008 | 4:47 pm

    Perfect for my day. I am returning to basics….just being grateful for my family.

  12. julia
    August 18, 2008 | 5:49 pm

    Ah…! Ocean. I am so, so grateful to be living by the ocean out here on the east coast. It soothes everything that needs soothing for me. Beautiful picture, though – I can never pass up a view of the sea.

  13. Michelle
    August 18, 2008 | 6:15 pm

    Beautiful picture to go along with some beautiful words. So inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

  14. Michael C
    August 18, 2008 | 9:44 pm

    That photo is the life! ;-)

  15. jameil
    August 19, 2008 | 12:12 pm

    girl needed this! thanks!!

  16. Los Angelista
    August 19, 2008 | 1:53 pm

    The photo has inspired me! I’m going to the beach on Saturday!

  17. tommie
    August 19, 2008 | 9:00 pm

    Love love love some time at the beach! Basics are good…..

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