Yes, life is hard. But it’s also beautiful. And funny. And sweet. And we aren’t the only ones who know it. Just ask the animals.
“If animals spoke, humanity would cry.” ~Manuj Rajput
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“Ever notice how the most beautiful things in the Universe never ask for attention. Yet our full attention is all we want to give them.” ~Clyde Lee Dennis
“One of the drawbacks about adventures is that when you come to the most beautiful places you are often too anxious and hurried to appreciate them.” ~C.S. Lewis
“Exquisite beauty
is often hidden
in life’s fragile,
fleeting moments.”
~John Mark Green
“Beauty is a wonderful tapestry embroidered by the many single threads woven together by the unspeakable tender hand of God.” ~Joseph Jacson K.
“Beauty begins the moment you choose to see it.” ~Connor Chalfant
“To see a world in a grain of sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And Eternity in an hour”
~William Blake
Almost daily I look at the creation including the critters and wonder about the creation around me. I am thankful for all of creation and amazed at the complexity in what appears to be so natural and, at times simple. I will never get over it.
Ditto, Chris.
Sweet!
Thank you, Mitch — and an “atta’ boy” for your consistently excellent content. Keep the faith.
My privilege, Joann, and likewise.
Thank you I needed the smiles that those pictures provided.
My pleasure, Rasma.
Great stuff. Yes. I absolutely believe that beauty points us toward God. Thanks for capturing these beautiful animal moments, Mitch.
Animals tolerate us more than they should sometimes. God bless and keep them. 🙏🏽💙
Amen, trE.
Thank you, Mitch, these quotes and photos truly touched my heart. When humanity is overwhelmed with arrogance, we have God’s creation to (hopefully) ground us.
A winsome gathering of photographs and quotations, Mitch. Thank you. I’m especially drawn to the lemur (lemur?) dancing.
The fuzzy duck in the hand got to me, so sweet.
Thank you, Mitch, so true: life is beautiful as it is in its most natural form; with an open eye and an open mind, the eternal beauty of it is there all around us! Thanks again for the powerful reminder!
We’re currently watching David Attenborough’s Kingdom, which focuses on leopards, wild dogs, lions and hyenas and it’s incredible.
Haven’t seen that one, Emma, but we’re currently watching all of Attenborough’s Planet Earth series. Incredible stuff indeed.
Love this, Mitch. I don’t know how animals put up with us sometimes, but I am glad they do!
Me too, Bruce!
Un très joli billet – merci Mitch !!
Avec plaisir, Yolaine!
There is so much that animals can teach us, Mitch when we pause and listen. Your selection of animal photos were good but I especial liked the talking camels and the dancing polar bears.
So beautiful pictures, and the writing also
These are all so good! 😊
So glad you enjoyed it, Carolyn.
Well said.
Great quotations!
Love the photographs and the quote today! Enjoy your evening.
You too, my Anonymous friend.
How precious! God’s blessings thank you so much for reminding us .
My pleasure.
Enjoy your weekend.
Sweet animal pics and interesting quotes. Thanks, Mitch. 🙂
My pleasure, Nancy.
Thanks for all the oohs and aahs, Mitch, beautiful animals. We are blessed to share the world with them. I’m not sure they would feel the same about humans…
Maybe not, Peggy.
I especially love the first photo, Mitch. The eyes of my heart wanted to breathe his sweetness in. All the captures are exceptional. I’m a cat lover and the calico and her fish cracked me up. 😅 All the calicos I have ever had where always too busy grooming their pretty selves or taking beauty naps to ever be seen with a LARGE fish in their mouths 😹 Love the post, thank you for sharing 🤗
My pleasure, Denise.
I love the quote by Clyde Lee Dennis. These are amazing photos.
Sir, everything you said is absolutely true. This life is beautiful, but there are dangers at every turn. Everything depends on our perspective.
This world appears to us as we see it.
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Welcome!
Thank you for the lovely photos and the great quotes. I especially love the William Blake quote.
I especially love the photos of two different species clearly enjoying one another. A lesson for us humans.
I really is, Nancy.
Animals know best!
Beautiful pics… except that bat with the watermelon is kind of creepy!😳
Aww, I think it’s face is really sweet.
I enjoyed the delightfulful pics and uplifting quotes. Thank you!
My pleasure, Caroline.
Almost more human than human.
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The three camels looked to me like they were singing in harmony. (All of the pictures were good for a smile or a chuckle.)