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One Single Impression Prompt – Elusive

Photo by h.koppdelaney at Flickr

Photo by h.koppdelaney at Flickr

Did you set out to catch that thing again?
Don’t you know better?
How can you do this again?
Like a butterfly, it won’t get caught
Just set yourself free
Let go of all expectations
and what you see?
its sitting right there on your palm..

Photo by Paraflyer at Flickr

Photo by Paraflyer at Flickr

The magic of Happiness Quotient
Begins with mind
Let go of anything that starts with ‘if only’
Be thankful
Be grateful
Lower your expectations
Forgive
Its easier said than done
But rewards are tangible my friend!

Photo by Bryluen at Flickr

Photo by Bryluen at Flickr

C. P. SNOW:
The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase, if you pursue happiness you’ll never find it.

EDITH WHARTON:
If only we’d stop trying to be happy we’d have a pretty good time

ABRAHAM LINCOLN:
Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be

ALBERT SCHWEITZER:
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

MOHANDAS K. GANDHI:
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

RALPH WALDO EMERSON:
Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.

ALBERT SCHWEITZER:
Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.

BERTRAND RUSSELL:
To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.

Quotes courtesy : Wisdom Quotes

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Tags: Happiness Quotient, Motivational, Poetry
Posted 23 Oct 2009 by shraddha in Poetry

32 Comments Add Yours ↓

  1. Kimberly #
    10.23.2009 23:15
    1

    That first pic is awesome!

  2. Titaxy #
    10.23.2009 23:43
    2

    awesome.. :-)

    and the photos are amazing.

  3. swapna #
    10.24.2009 01:50
    3

    So True, lovely thoughts and quotes on happiness.

  4. hitchwriter #
    10.24.2009 02:04
    4

    Wonderful words…

    Beautiful pics…

    and among the wise quotes..

    I love the Lincoln one..

    ABRAHAM LINCOLN:
    Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be

  5. Nancy@ifevolutionworks.com #
    10.24.2009 06:31
    5

    I love this poem. Things usually do end up being right smack in front of us. We just need to open our eyes more often!

    Nice thought to begin my day with!
    Thanks Shradda!

  6. EcoMeg #
    10.24.2009 07:54
    6

    What a great poem – and a great reminder! A perfect way to start my day.

    Really great post!

  7. EcoMeg #
    10.24.2009 10:56
    7

    I made this my first Delicious Bookmark on my website and retweeted it.

  8. Sukhmandir Kaur #
    10.24.2009 12:21
    8

    So very true. The butteries are so pretty on eyes.

  9. Geraldine #
    10.24.2009 17:12
    9

    A great take on the prompt. Words to ponder and live by. Nice one Shraddha!

  10. Amias #
    10.24.2009 19:03
    10

    Beautiful words, and exquisite photos. I love butterflies, and the journey they take to get to where they desire to be .. over and over again.

  11. SandyCarlson #
    10.24.2009 19:26
    11

    I enjoyed this. I have a friend who is always “if onlying” me, and it drives me nuts, leaving me feeling inadequate. Here and now. That’s it.

  12. The Dark Lord #
    10.24.2009 23:41
    12

    Oh wow, this made me catch my breath.. Your work is just so beautiful and so refreshing.. the photos are simply amazing, and I couldnt begin to say how much your verses affected me… Inspiring stuff!!

  13. Jim #
    10.24.2009 23:47
    13

    Wow, Shrads! This is nice. If only I could have written like this! I had a few romantic words but they slipped away and now I have nothing. :-)
    ..

  14. Gemma #
    10.25.2009 02:06
    14

    A refreshing, creative post! This melee of quotes from legends plus your own poetry certainly shake around the idea that happiness is something to chase!

  15. Anthony North #
    10.25.2009 03:53
    15

    I cannot fault any of this in any way. The quotes, pictures and your own words are excellent.

  16. Amity Me #
    10.25.2009 05:19
    16

    very beautifully written Shards, plus the awesome pics that came with it and also the quotes? wow, a different take on the prompt..:)

    i have just posted mine and hope you would have patience in reading it, very long you know…:)

  17. Loch Rob #
    10.25.2009 07:00
    17

    Wonderfully done. Your thoughts and the photos work so well together. Heartfelt and delicate…..

  18. Sweetest in the Gale #
    10.25.2009 07:13
    18

    You give very wise advice, and expressed it in a beautiful way. The images are lovely, too!

  19. Leo #
    10.25.2009 07:25
    19

    how wonderfully you have done this Shraddhs.. a painting with your words and the pictures are additional delight to see!! :)

  20. Linda Jacobs #
    10.25.2009 08:07
    20

    So, so much truth to this post! And the pictures you chose to go along with your words are great!

  21. Prats #
    10.25.2009 08:07
    21

    You reminded me of a play i watched on similar lines ! love your presentation of the idea :)

  22. Swaram #
    10.25.2009 09:34
    22

    Words and the pics .. beautiful!

    Loved the idea of adding the quotes to go with the post :)

  23. lissa #
    10.25.2009 13:45
    23

    I almost miss commenting because I expected to be below the post

    anyway, you are absolutely right about letting go and just be happy

    I like the Emerson quote the best

  24. Melanie Bishop #
    10.25.2009 14:20
    24

    Wonderful words to live by. Must of us live the “if only” life. Wishing for nothing. Excellent.

    love, Melanie

  25. Tumblewords #
    10.25.2009 19:54
    25

    Exquisite photos and words that match beautifully!

  26. tulip #
    10.26.2009 13:15
    26

    lovely poem dear:)…sometimes i feel i can be without expecting but once hurt very hard to forgive:(…

  27. Jukota #
    10.26.2009 15:30
    27

    Love that first line, it’s sounds like the beginning of a novel, “Did you set out to catch that thing again?” Could be anything at all we’re always after. Tremendous set of photos, and loved all the quotes.

  28. Tammie #
    10.26.2009 23:37
    28

    This is a lovely piece! Overflowing with truth in such a sweet way. Love the quotes at the end too. Oh and such wonderful images to support your tale.

  29. kathiesbirds #
    10.27.2009 13:48
    29

    Ah, that elusive happiness, so close and yet it exceeds our grasp! I found out I have to give myself permission to BE happy. Once I did, good things came forth. Nice poem and great photos used to illustrate it! I like all the various quotes at the bottom. I don’t quite agree with the line about lowering your expectations, but I suppose it matters what situation you are in! sometimes we do expect too much.

  30. gabrielle #
    10.27.2009 19:09
    30

    “Did you set out to catch that thing again?
    Don’t you know better?”

    So much wisdom here. How can you catch something that is already gone? And if you catch it in your net, will either of you be free?

  31. patti #
    10.28.2009 20:34
    31

    What an excellent post! The pictures are divine as is the poem and the quotes. This was a treat!

  32. aniruddha #
    10.31.2009 02:24
    32

    wow very nice seleciton of pictures and very nicely written..loved it



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