Inspirational quote: Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth…

Inspirational quote: expert once beginner

“The expert in anything was once a beginner.”

Cayce quote: “Cultivate the ability to see the ridiculous,”

A pelican contemplates a fish that is much too big for the bird’s gullet.

Inspirational Quote: The sun does not shine for a few . . .

Inspirational winter quote about Scotland

Although I’ve never actually visited northern Scotland, I’ve grown to love it through the Hamish MacBeth mystery novels of author M.C. Beaton, who grew up in Scotland. OK, I admit. I took this photo during a speaking tour in Alaska. It’s not Scotland. However, Hamish MacBeth lives in County Sutherland where twin peaks rise from the sea. So, it’s my best guess. Does Scotland have glaciers? The winter days are supposed to be very short because of the extreme northern latitude, but the climate is supposed to be warmer than you’d expect because of the Gulf Stream.

Inspirational Winter Quote giving hope for the economy

I must admit, I have my “down” moments when thinking about the economy. These gray winter days don’t help much either. I found that this inspirational winter quote embedded in my inspirational photo of Lake Champlain in Vermont helped to lift my spirits. I hope it does yours too.

Positive Thought: Humanity must, on the whole, be thinking positive thoughts

As a result of the lovely, hopeful comments I received on my Facebook page (Facebook.com/CarolChapman8) when I asked the question: With all that negative thought, why didn’t the world end on December 21, 2012? I’ve been thinking.

And, my conclusion is that: We (humanity) must, on the whole, be thinking thoughts of gratitude, love, and hope all the time. When I think about it, there are many people who, when I’m in their presence, I feel happy. Is this your experience also?

A great inspirational winter quote for an overcast bad mood Monday

Actually, I feel quite a bit better now that I put this inspirational quote and photo together. If you’re also struggling with grumpiness this morning, I hope this quote puts a smile on your face, or at least a twinkle in your eye.

Magnificent photos of bald eagles

I love eagles–the way they soar and that they look so regal.

This Wiki.answers website, How high can a bald eagle fly?, has some magnificent photos of bald eagles.

Take a look if you like eagles.

The Eagle: Messenger of the Gods inspirational photo

I took this photo in Homer, Alaska, during a speaking tour in 2009. Homer has a spit of land that juts out into the Pacific Ocean. There are many bald eagles there, probably because they love to eat fish and they can hunt in the ocean that surrounds the spit.