Last week I bought only a few small items from Koiramäen pajutalli.
Every year I buy less and less and want to restrict my consumption.
But this sign was fun, pretty and cheap - with a good message, so I could not resist!
My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern,
is very simple: loving others.
- Bob Hope
During these dark days at the end of the year it is also vital important
to preserve one’s enthusiasm. In the past, during some tough times,
I found positive encouragement from Norman Vincent Peale’s (1898-1993) books.
He was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing
the concept of positive thinking, especially through his best-selling book
The Power of Positive Thinking.
There is a real magic in enthusiasm.
Remember this December, that love weighs more than gold!
- Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon
During these dark days at the end of the year it is also vital important
to preserve one’s enthusiasm. In the past, during some tough times,
I found positive encouragement from Norman Vincent Peale’s (1898-1993) books.
He was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing
the concept of positive thinking, especially through his best-selling book
The Power of Positive Thinking.
There is a real magic in enthusiasm.
It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.
- Norman Vincent Peale
With these simple thoughts and a few photos I wish you Blessed First Advent,
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| Advent candle from HERE. |
- riitta
Beautiful photos and good quotes about having a positive attitude, Riitta. I see your schlumbergera is flowering - very pretty. Thank you for the linkup. Have a peaceful Advent season.
VastaaPoistaI also prefer loving then hating...
VastaaPoistaThank you for hosting.
WONDERFUL! LOVE is everything!
VastaaPoistaBlessings!
Susi
The sign from Pajutalli is cute and the message is very true...we should apply it more intensely in our everyday life.
VastaaPoistaWishing you a peaceful Advent. Thanks for hosting.
Feliz Adviento. Muchos besitos y felicidad.
VastaaPoistaDear Riitta,
VastaaPoistahow true your quotes are! They fit so perfectly with my heart photo and this combination would be a pritty nice card. I will do that; I hope you do not mind.
Have a cosy weekend and
hugs
Eda
Your Christmas cactus is beautiful. Love the pink flowers. Mine is staying dormant after the last flower. Hating is tormenting, loving is healthy to the spirit, soul and body. Have a beautiful weekend.
VastaaPoistaLiebe Riitta,
VastaaPoistabeim Lesen dieses Posts, ist es leicht die Adventsstimmung zu empfangen. Die Adventsdekoration ist wunderschön. Der erste Spruch gefällt mir richtig gut. Danke für diese Inspirationen.
Ich wünsche Dir einen wunderschönen ersten Advent.
Liebe Grüße
Loretta
The sign is great Riitta. I agree on the importance of keeping one’s spirits up during the dark days. I’ve never lived where it is as cold as it is in your part of the world, but when we lived all year in Oregon (before we retired) , the cold gray winter days were hard for me. I had to work harder to keep my spirits up back then. Thank you for sharing the warmth and joy of your lovely home ...and thank you for hosting.
VastaaPoista...it's often hard to pass up neat little things!
VastaaPoista