Sunday, December 30, 2012

The Test of Living


"We cannot tell what may happen to us in the strange medley of life. But we can decide what happens in us --- how we take it, what we do with it --- and that is what really counts in the end. How to take the raw stuff of life and make it a thing of worth and beauty --- that is the test of living."

J.F. Newton

Photo: Bandon Beach, Oregon in the winter


7 comments:

  1. Always such food for thought and hope for living here! God bless you in the new year!

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  2. I like that phrase "the strange medley of life"

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  3. So very true. And we blow it all too often and even that becomes part of the big picture. Speaking of picture...that is a beautiful one.

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  4. A mindful sentiment!

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  5. How true - the only thing in life we have power over, is our attitude. Blessings to you and yours in 2013! ~ Phyllis

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  6. Hi La Tea Dah....Isn't that the truth? Our attitudes can set the pace for life.

    Thanks for all your visits and comments. Hope your new year of life is terrific! Susan

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  7. so true! Sometimes we need to take the not so beautiful and make it something gorgeous!

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