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Such a great feeling to just laugh with everything you’ve got.
How true!
I love the combination of Buddha and church hymns on your blog today Carol. It Is Well With My Soul is one of my favorites. I just went back and looked at the lyrics…I’m not sure why I like it so much, but I think it’s the refrain.
Yes, all the same root.
Oh, I needed EVERY SINGLE ONE of these today! Thank you Carol! Why can’t you be my next door neighbor and bring me coffee and wisdom? – Jackie
It would be fun to have a morning group!
It is Well with My Soul is a personal favorite and was written after the author’s four daughters died in a ship accident. Thanks, Carol.
Being ecumenical today.
Thanks, Carol! Lovely post.
sometimes, less is more!
Love everything about this but most of how it started my week!
That Buddha reminds me of the one in Kamakura, Japan. It is a focal point of the area and is colossal in size and very famous. I loved the last saying because of the imagery. I love the sun! Buddha’s saying makes me feel like I have a few minutes to sit and relish the sun! Great post, Carol!
Amy
I love laughing at the absurd perfection of life.
What other way is there to live?
I knew you’d say that!
Such wonderful words to start a busy week. Thanks Carol!
Short and sweet!
Love that quote and try to tilt my head back and laugh at the sky as often as possible!
Sometimes, life is laughable. It’s the only way we get through!
Great messages often come in the smallest packages!
Someone taught (my mom? my grandmother?) when I was really young to raise my head and “bask in the glory” instead of bowing my head in prayer. I am grateful for that message now and will now add silent laughter to my ritual!
I love the idea of basking in the glory. Half full glass, right?
I am having one of those days today! I think I am going outside to laugh at the sun! Thanks Carol, love these quotes!
You go, girl! Laugh away your cares!
Love! I am going to laugh at the sun today, too! I need to today…
I hope you’ll hear me laughing with you!
I love Buddha teachings and his quotes. What a lovely uplifting post. I often laugh at things, I try to laugh as often as possible, even when it looks a bit pear shaped. Lovely start to the week, thank you! Andrea (UBC)
So glad it started your week off right!
Oh, and would that mean you “laugh your ass off?” just askin’!
What a wonderful reminder of what’s really important. *walks away laughing*
I can hear you!
Perfect post for a Monday! Thank you!
I’m laughing my way to enlightenment!
Tilt your head back and laugh. All is not perfect these days, but I could do with a little laughter. Thanks!
I love each and every one of these gems – as well as how beautiful the Buddha statue is in your yard.