“To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - that is to have succeeded.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Not to judge others, to live and breath a religion of kindness, blessed are the peacemakers, these words feel like awakening to me.”
the wild magnolia
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Beautiful bird. I remember one morning, when I still had my magical garden, I opened a door and there sat the most beautiful cardinal. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. Imagine that. Here in Brooklyn, NY.
Mary
"...to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - that is to have succeeded.” Oh, Y.E.S.! :)
Beautiful words from the wise Emerson, infused with his Christian faith.
The best of words
and image...
How beautiful! Cardinals seems so shy, it's hard to get photos of them (I find). I'm always thrilled to hear them singing in the spring.
Wonderful words of wisdom .
Pray your daughter is doing well.
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