Saturday 18 February 2023

The Pursuit of Happiness











37 comments:

Mistress Maddie said...

I have always loved the picture of that little girl with the camel. Still makes me smile when I see it.

Boud said...

I keep wondering how this happy stuff got by hrh. I love it, but I'm wondering if she's pacifying the humans while she gets on with world domination.

Kay G. said...

The little girl in front of the painting? I love that!

Ol'Buzzard said...

What a picture of pure joy - the girl with the camel.
Makes my day.
the Ol'Buzzard

Travel said...

Happiness is an inside job.

The Captain said...

It's really difficult sometimes but we have to try and find those small things that make us smile.

Ellen D. said...

These are great! Wishing us all a happy day!

Frank said...

I think that last one captures the spirit of happiness.

Marcia LaRue said...

OMG ... I love every one of these! I agree with the Mistress ... the little girl and the camel always makes me smile -- the exuberance is so evident!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Kirk said...

That dog at the iron gate made me smile.

Moving with Mitchell said...

I love the jar idea. But I think I’d end up writing swear words on those little slips of paper. Come to think of it, reading those out all at once at the end of the year would definitely make me laugh.

Mike said...

Why are you so happy today? What are you up to?! 😁

Richard said...

Camels. That is what i love about today. Also llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicunas. Also giraffes and mountain goats.
We were just talking about libraries. I love them too.
I love that movie "The Story of the Weeping Camel".
It came from the library. Which reminds me to say thanks for this excellent post.

Marie Smith said...

The dog in the ironwork is priceless!

Tundra Bunny said...

That dog looking out of the wrought iron fence always makes me LOL!

Not so sure about the jar idea though, as it could really be affirming or depressing come year's end -- I'd rather keep a swear jar and use the proceeds to buy champagne for New Year's Eve!

Pixie said...

A wonderful reminder and I like the idea of the jar.

Ur-spo said...

I have a little gratitude journal in which I write three things per day. This is my 'jar'

Old Lurker said...

People used to tell me that kittens came from cabbage patches, but I never believed them. Shows what I know.

I am perfectly capable of being simultaneously grateful and miserable, thank you very much.

roentare said...

Thank you for a happy post. To be content with what we have is a key to good health. Yes, being thankful.

angela said...

Small children and animals. They know what being happy is all about.
Dream big but enjoy the small things in life

Fundy Blue said...

This is wonderful, Debra ~ a definite smile creator. How adorable the little girls are ~ full of joy and happiness. We should spend more time with our inner children! Hugs to you!

Guillaume said...

Love the picture of the girl with the camel.

Joanne Noragon said...

Someday that canvas of the little girl and the camel will be blank from exuberance.

peppylady (Dora) said...

Hope your day is good and also all your readers.
Coffee is on and stay safe

Richard said...

Thanks peppylady.

The Blog Fodder said...

The Mongolian girl with the camel has been a favourite of mine for years.
And bursting into song for no reason - my family forever. My two youngest will sing "Sisters" from White Christmas at the drop of a cue.
I was in the dog park last week and a girl with a dog named Ollie started singing the theme from Oliver.
The dog peering through the fence always cracks me up
There are things to be happy for and today I sure need them.

River said...

I love all of these but the two little girls made me smile extra wide.

Liz Hinds said...

Yep, totally! All of it.

baili said...

Last two are Breathtakingly beautiful my friend. How powerful this truth is dear Debra 🤗

God does not owed us anything. Whatever he has given is just his kindness and gift.

We should not complain for things we don't have but should be thankful for what we have

John M said...

That's so true about happy people.

Hena Tayeb said...

Happy happy indeed. I am so happy we have a long weekend.

G. B. Miller said...

For some unknown reason, I have the song "Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy" going through my head.

But, this post made me smile about the innocence of youth so lost on the adults of today. Looking at life through the eyes of a child is guaranteed to make you smile throughout your day.

Anonymous said...

Such a good reminder, Debra. Thank you for this cheerful and positive post.
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Busy Bee Suz said...

Being happy IS good for my health. I love all of these, my friend!

Martha said...

What timing! Just what I needed today, Debra. Being happy is definitely good for our health!

Adam said...

Being happy is definitely a state that's hard to maintain

LL Cool Joe said...

Who can resist a photo of a cat with a leaf on its head? :D