Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Dory

We set sail on new adventures daily. Most days they are pretty simple. Safe, calm even monotonous. At other times, the trips we embark on are groundbreaking for us and somewhat treacherous. Whether they are well-planned in advance and thought out or thrust upon us in the heat of the moment, in the long run most often they are good for mind and soul. Some days our exploits are joyful and filled with tears of happiness. At other times, our steps are laden with pain. We feel stymied and unable to make a move in any direction. Whether standing with our face cresting in the brightest of suns or wallowing in the pits of darkness, we soon realize that life moves on with us aboard. Mom often reiterated a simplistic message to her children that helps me on dark days.
 "Everything happens for the best"
Sometimes it takes a bit rationalizing and reflection, but on most adventures, it's a pretty good sextant to lead me.
Get aboard.
Enjoy your trip.
Afterall, it's all you've got.
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12 comments:

  1. SharonAugust 26, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Ahhh...very wise words today Birdman! And, a lovely photo to go with them. A perfect way to start the day.

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  2. TexWisGirlAugust 26, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    *sigh* quite philosophical today...

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  3. RevrunnerAugust 26, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Being an avid rower, I'd love to take this dory out for a spin! :-)

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  4. VPAugust 26, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    I could really use a bit of monotonous now! Enjouy your calm days and get 'organized' for your new life!

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  5. cieldequimperAugust 26, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    So when are you planning to row out in your new schedule?

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  6. RedPatAugust 26, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    A very thoughtful day.

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  7. William KendallAugust 26, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    My mother said things quite similar to that.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 26, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    "Get aboard.
    Enjoy your trip.
    Afterall, it's all you've got."

    I really, really like that. I might write that on my wall. I mean, my actual wall, where I write such things so I don't forget.

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  9. Yogi♪♪♪August 27, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    All my life I've heard "embrace change" and I think that is probably the best attitude.

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 27, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    I'm just happy when I wake up in the morning Birdman, after that it's all good :)

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  11. Sketchbook WanderingAugust 27, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    I think: everything happens for the best, as long as I'm open to it doing so...Life's happenings are like the weather, sometimes smooth, sometimes painful...not in my control, but my response to it is what counts...

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  12. Sharon CreechAugust 28, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    Oh, I love that cheery yellow boat! xx

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