What amazing gifts the new year brings!
An entire year's worth of wonderful opportunities...
given to us one sunrise at a time.
Many of the moments ahead will be marvelously disguised as ordinary days, but each one of us has the chance to make something extraordinary out of them.
Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life.
The secret of success is... in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.Have pages on understanding and tales of overcoming hardships.
Fill your story with enthusiasm, adventure, learning,
and laughter.
And make each chapter reflect time doing these things: Follow your dreams.
Work hard.Be kind.
Do what you can to make the door open on a day that is filled with inspiration in some special way.
Remember: Goodness will be rewarded.Smiles will pay you back.Have fun.
Find strength. Be truthful.Have faith.
Don't focus on anything you lack.
Realize that people are the treasures in life,
and happiness is the real wealth
Have a diary that describes how you're doing your best,
and the rest will take care of itself.
- Douglas Pagel
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Awesome pictures, Loui, and inspiring message. Best wishes to you and your family for a New Year of good health, contentment, and happiness in everything you do.
ReplyDeleteI'm finding that my blog has become a good diary of my life. It was interesting to sit and read thru some of it last night. It's funny how much we forget about. I'm working to make this year one of my best yet. Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! Wishing you health and happiness in 2012!!!
ReplyDelete♥ Dy
Hi darling, what a beautiful beautiful post, I loved each and every picture.. thank you for swinging in and leaving such a sweet comment, it truly lifted my spirits.. May all your dreams come true in 2012. Happy New Year.. hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspirational post! I love those blues!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year & Happy Blue Monday, Loui.
Dynamic pictures, my favorite is the church in the winter snow. All of the shots are so crystal blue, just beautiful to start of 2012.
ReplyDeleteAnn
The colors are just beautiful in your 2nd pic! And the little girl walking down to the beach is so cute! Happy New Year to you:)
ReplyDeleteHi Loui!! Happy New Year! Must have lost you when I switched blogs!! You'll have to follow Junk to Joy!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful advice and photos!! The first one is gorgeous!!
Hope your new year is wonderful!! My motto for the year is "It's gonna be good!!"
Love and hugs,
Becky
Loved this post! Love YOU!
ReplyDeleteBTW...just like my blog post tonight expresses - YOU are important to me. Thanks for your friendship.
Hugs,
Kat
Hi I came via Kat, what a nice post, so nice to meet you :)
ReplyDeleteKathy :)
Oh, what beautiful pictures and inspirational words! Thanks and here's to 2012!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos..Happy New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteVisiting fro BM! Here's my share- hope you can visit too:)
http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2011/12/little-artist-in-the-making.html
Love all your yellow photos..Thank's for sharing:)
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http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2011/12/little-artist-in-the-making.html