Friday, October 1, 2010

THOSE LITTLE THINGS...

... that make life more bearable and worth living.

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They are the little nothings that color my life, bring a smile on my face, make me happy, give me energy, feed my inner child and nourish my soul. No matter how messed up your life might seem or be, there is always pleasure hidden within the details. You just have to open your eyes, heart and soul in order to start seeing them. You'll soon realize that they are to be found everywhere, even in the most simple things.

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If you are able to appreciate the little things in life and not take them for granted, then you'll enjoy the bigger things even more and you'll never forget to be thankful for what you have.
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"I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet."
- Ancient Persian Saying

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."

- Oscar Wil de, Lady Windermere's Fan, 1893

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"Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you."
- Maori Prover
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"Those who wish to sing, always find a song."
- Swedish Proverb

"Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will c ome."
- Chinese Proverb


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43 comments:

chriesi said...

That photo of the cup is amazing and that foam is so scrumptious!

lisaiscooking said...

Lovely to see on a Friday morning! Sweet kitty photo too.

Nawal said...

Superbes Photos Miss Rosa ;)
Bon week-end !

~nancy said...

Belles pensées..Superbes images..

Bo week~end Rosa xx

Raina said...

Great post Rosa! Truly inspirational words and photos. It is so true. It is the little things in life that are so special:)

elra said...

Rosa, how beautiful it is to wake up in the morning and read all these little beautiful thing. They make me appreciate life even more. Thank you so much for sharing.

Spécialiste de l'éphémère said...

I totally agree with you!
I am entirely focused on small things that make our present brilliant. And your pictures are one (well, it's not a "small" thing!) of the things that bring a good feeling.

myfrenchkitchen said...

So right Rosa...little things, big joy!
Bon weekend
bises
Ronelle

Prerna@Indiansimmer said...

Aww, What a cute post! Even I can't live without either of them minus the cat ( I don't have one)!

Oxana said...

Bellissimo post, Rosy:)) Le tue foto sono molto affascinante!
Un bacione e buon weekend

Lyndsey said...

This is a wonderful post, I really enjoyed it. I get excited over little things, now I don't feel so silly about it! :D

Cicero Sings said...

Thanks for the reminder and all the supporting quotes. I especially like the one about facing the sun and letting the shadows fall behind you.

Ivy said...

These simple things are the salt and pepper of life.

Sushma Mallya said...

Lovely post rosa...

Laura said...

Rosa, that was wonderful. I think that the happiest people are the one who see beauty in everything, and they smile at the world. I need to remind myself of that everyday.

Holly said...

Its the little things...great pictures:)

Barbara said...

What a lovely post, Rosa! You're right...it's all the little things!

Cherine said...

Nice post... and it's 100% true!!
Great photos!

pigpigscorner said...

Wonderful post. Like how a small piece of chocolate makes me happy =)

Deborah said...

Lovely photos!

Paula said...

that`s so inspiring!

About! said...

What a lovely post Rosa! Good reminder to be thankful for what we have...

Indonesia Eats said...

I'm always impressed by your photography!

Faith said...

This post seriously just brightened my day, Rosa! It's so important to remind ourselves not to take the little things for granted. Thanks for sharing this!

bellini valli said...

Lovely Rosa!!!

Foodessa said...

Rosa...as I've suspected all along...you are a very old soul who feels deeper than many. The lows must be terrible and the highs must be ectasy. Thankfully you found a mid point at which happiness can be appreciated in the little blessings ;o)

Have a fabulous weekend,
Claudia

Michelle Chin said...

Does the cat have two different coloured eyes?

lamiacucina said...

You made ma day !

fromBAtoParis said...

LOVELY post Rosa !!!!! I loved the quotes, your cat (looks exactly like mine!!! and I'm an I-pod dependant person....I listen to music even in the shower!!! (this is why I never answer the phone...people complain about that)

MariLuna said...

ti auguro un felice we!!!
<3

Rhyleysgranny said...

Lovely pics, Lovely thoughts x

Ju (The Little Teochew) said...

Brilliant! Beautiful! Touched my heart.

Gourmandises Chroniques said...

Tu as bien raison Rosa, ce sont les petits riens qui rendent la vie plus belles, encore faut-il savoir le voir :-)
Bon week end

Jamie said...

Beautiful post, Rosa, and beautiful sentiments. I so agree. Stunning photos. xo

My Carolina Kitchen said...

All of the lovely proverbs and photos are very touching Rosa.

This reminds me that happiness is something that you choose, not something that happens to come your way.

May your day be merry.
Sam

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

MICHELLE CHIN: No. :-)

Rosa said...

How wonderful to read these. They are all so true. Thanks for sharing.

Maria @ Scandi Foodie said...

I agree! The secret is not to get overtaken with the negative emotions, and all these little things help!

Gracianne said...

On devrait tous avoir un enfant comme toi dans la tete.

Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets said...

Definitely agree that the wonderful little things truly make life worth living!

Darina said...

Always, always beautiful to see your photos. I felt very nostalgic when I saw those issues of Gourmet. I miss it.

Elisabeth said...

Hi Rosa-Thank you for commenting on my blog. I love your blog, You are a remarkable photographer. I will browse longer, when time permits, to check out some of the wonderful recipes you posted. You're a pioneer blogger...LOL, since 2005. I'm impressed!

Filipa said...

Great Post! It was also my thoughts, thanks for writing them so well! Loved the blog!