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Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you. – Walt Whitman
I’ve only ever been somewhere tropical twice – a resort near Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic with my mom. Those walks just before sundown along the beach are some of my favourite memories. The sun on the horizon shining in our faces while our toes dug into the warm sand.
Sure. We had some rainy days too, but those sunny days more than made up for it. In a way these walks are a microcosm of life.
Into every life a little rain must fall. That’s just the way it is. If all I can do is focus on the rain, even when the sun shines, I am robbed of joy.
I’d rather turn my face to the sun, on those days when it appears, and soak up the rays. If I can live in that moment, feel the warmth on my skin, smell the breeze that moves through my hair, feel the sand squish between my toes, hear the ocean as it laps onto the shore – it makes up for the rain and my life is fuller.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF LIFE ~
cyclingrandma said:
Sounds like you’re due for a beach vacay! Spring on its way; you’ll be basking in some sun soon.
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dianasschwenk said:
Was gorgeous out yesterday and it snowed for spring today and temps will be dipping below freezing – yay! 🙂
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When in New Places said:
Beautifully said, Diana! Truly one of life’s greatest lessons & gifts all in one! 🙂
~Andrea<3
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you my friend!
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
That sounds like wisdom to me. Thank you for sharing this post, Dianna.
Russ
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Russ!
Diana xo
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Our Life In 3D said:
GReat Qoute! A great way to start the week here in this rainy Monday! Thanks Diana!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Andy – so glad you like it!
Diana xo
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jmgoyder said:
You are such an inspiration, Diana!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you my friend. That feeling is mutual.
Diana
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joannerambling said:
Yes yes yes this was a bloody great post thank you my friend for writing it
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dianasschwenk said:
You’re welcome – glad you enjoyed it Jo-anne!
Diana xo
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sedge808 said:
glorious post.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Gavin!
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
I spent a lot of time at the beach as a child and that photo you included brought back those memories to me.
A time of peaceful tranquility. It was great going back there today. Thanks.
Oh yes, and the eyes on the prize. Thanks for the reminder.
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dianasschwenk said:
I know what you mean Elizabeth. Give me water and sunshine – that’s my happy place!
Diana xo
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Rose said:
Great post! I love that Walt Whitman quote and with your words, could almost feel the sun shining down on me. Much needed. xo
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Rose! I literally felt the sun shine on me today here in Calgary, Alberta!
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Eric Tonningsen said:
Literally and metaphorically, if only the rain would fall here in the high desert of New Mexico. We’d be so nourished!
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dianasschwenk said:
Good point Eric – even the rain has its pros!
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RashiedaUncut said:
Love this post! Reminded me to look for my silver lining
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dianasschwenk said:
Good to hear Rashieda! Always a pleasure to hear from you.
Diana xo
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Don said:
Let the sun shine Diana
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dianasschwenk said:
Amen to that Don!
Diana xo
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Louise Gallagher said:
Ahhh…. you and Walt. What could be better on a beautiful, sunny morning like today!
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dianasschwenk said:
Isn’t it gorgeous out Louise?! Heading out shortly to enjoy it!
Diana xo
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Ian Munro @ leadingessentially.com said:
I love the quote. The metaphor of which way we are facing is powerful to me. My mission for the week … eyes towards the positive!
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dianasschwenk said:
It is powerful! Whenever I find myself dwelling too long in the shadows, I know I need to turn my face back to the prize! Here’s to eyes toward the positive Ian!
Diana
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bulldog said:
We have at last had a day of sunshine… thought the sun had left us for good…
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dianasschwenk said:
Oh that’s good news bulldog! Hope your community is fairing well.
Diana xo
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Jennifer's Journal said:
Beautiful. I found you through Twitter today, and I love your new profile pic there! x
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Jennifer. Every now and then I feel I need to update the picture because I’ve aged! ahaha
Diana xo
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Jennifer's Journal said:
I hear you, girlfriend. Thinking of doing that myself. 😉
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billgncs said:
wise words Diana
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you my friend.
Diana xo
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Ann Koplow said:
Great post, Diana! Many thanks to you (and also Walt).
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you very much my dear Ann!
Diana xo
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