Yesterday’s quotes reminded me of this one that I posted last July:
Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important. Capture the good times. Develop from the negatives and if things don’t turn out – just take another shot.
—Ziad Abdelnour
This past year has had a lot of negatives…have you managed to “develop from” any of them?
February 23, 2021
This is a great quote!!!
Yes!!
I agree with Ginny…a great quote. Not sure if I have developed any or not. And I am so tired I cannot think right now.
Take care and rest up. 🙂
Ha – that could be my Lightning when he was a baby:)
I have learned that I can find many ways to keep busy when I can’t do the things I would normally be doing, if that makes sense. I think I have also grown in patience. And at the same time, my worry level has escalated:(
I’m sorry about the worry level, but learning to have patience and be flexible is always a plus. I hope this year goes well for you.
I’ve developed a “home bound” theme – fortunately I had practice earlier last year when we had our most severe lockdown (covid-wise) – but when those levels started to return to normalcy – somehow I didn’t.
I didn’t get covid but I’ve sure been utilising the medical professionals a bit in the last 4 months on a couple of different issues.
And the practice in that first sentence, certainly has helped…
Yep, the quality of our lives depends on how we focus our energy and our attention. Good luck with the health matters.
Great quote and words to live by.
🙂
I’ve heard this one (or similar) before and I love it! The last year has been so depressing and frustrating. I have lost many friends, family, & acquaintances to COVID and other things. At times I felt deep in despair. But I found that it can be a good thing for life to slow down and to spend time with myself. I have also learned to appreciate my family and friends even more and to be thankful for each and every little blessing.
I’m glad some good came out of it.
Ohhhh, this one is GOOD!!!
Yes!
Love the quote. I think I’ve been ignoring the negatives. Not much developing going on lately
Ignoring works fine too. 🙂
I have in the past turned negatives into beautiful shots, but not in the last few months. I love the photo. as I sat admiring the dog, you know my FOCUS is always Dog, I noticed something that i wonder about here all the time. why girls where coats on top and nothing down bottom. it will be cold here and i see them in short shorts with coats or hoodies on top… sorry lost my FOCUS ha ha
My focus is always on the dog too! I hadn’t thought about girls and shorts. I used to wear parkas when it got cold, then I realized my legs got cold so I wear a long down coat now. It’s not fancy looking, but it’s lightweight and keeps me warm.
This is definitely a keeper! I don’t know about ‘developing’ from this year’s negatives — so many things are out of my control. But yes, most times in the past I’ve learned from my mistakes. Every day’s a school day.
Have a lifelong-learning attitude helps a lot. We might not have control over external events, but we do have a say in how we react.
that picture is simply wonderful.
I’m still trying to become more like a Dog.
they have so many attributes I admire. whether in or out of a pandemic!
I have a long way to go. xo
Have fun doing it. 🙂