Always Remember Your Joy
by Rory Siegel
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Always Remember Your Joy
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Rory Siegel
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I have drunken deep of joy, And I will taste no other wine tonight.
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.
Karl Barth
The healthiest response to life is joy.
Deepak Chopra
I have always felt a deep connection and love for hummingbirds. I celebrate their arrival every year with gratitude, not only for their amazing beauty, but for what they have taught me about joy. They taught me that the greatest joy in life was to be found in simply doing what we love, and that by doing so, we could also be of the greatest service to others. For these amazing creatures, in sipping the sweet nectar of life, actually perpetuate that which not only sustains them, but all of us as well.
Rory Sagner
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May 26th, 2013
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Deyanira Harris
So beautiful image Rory, I love humming birds !! Hope you have a wonderful day!! lfv
Rory Sagner
Thank you so much Barbara for featuring "Always Remember Your Joy" in the Motivation Meditation, Inspiration Group...it's a sweet honor!
Rory Sagner
What a great story Ana...thank you for sharing that! Yes, I believe, and even greater than that, I know, that we are all connected to Nature and to each other...for here in human bodies we are certainly a part of the natural systems. I have always been amazed by those systems and the intricacy and profound intelligence they reveal. Peace and love to you my friend!
Jane Small
Thank you Rory for this moment of watching your humming bird.Together with the words,it really does make me feel joyous,like "tingly" inside! Doing what we love! It sounds so beautiful,though sometimes I think I know what I love to do,but am not sure it brings me peace !It is something I have been pondering lately. But when I look at this, there's no need to think,just a moment of exquisite delight! v/f
Rory Siegel replied:
Thank you for your wonderful and honest thoughts Jane! That being in the "moment" is such an important thing to know and practice...because from my understanding, there really is no time...it's just what I call an "organizational device" for our human personalities. Everything really does exist in the "now" and from that everything comes. When we realize this and develop our ability to be present, it changes drastically how we perceive life and brings us many gifts. The hummers with their amazingly fast frequency, are a great reminder of this. I'd love to hear more about what you are saying in regards to your peace by private message.
Rory Sagner
Thank you so much Lynn! I actually ended up using this image with my logo for my Farmer's Market booth sign yesterday...and it came out really nice!
Lynn Bauer
Great shot, Rory!! I loved reading your comment below, as I spend hours and hours on our back patio doing the same thing you do!! And, I can completely relate to the work it takes to capture them as the zig, zag, and dive-bomb each other!!! f/v
Rory Sagner
Thank you so much my dear friend! I was late in getting the nectar out, but they came in full force this week once the word got out...guffaw! I am spending hours on the porch trying to get good photos while they dive bomb each other. Yesterday morning two of them were playing tag for hours and would zip within inches of my head as they flew by. They are so amazing...absolutely fearless for such small little beings! Hope yours come soon!
Jolanta Anna Karolska
This truly is an image full of joy indeed Rory...I do have the strawberry with the sweet nectar in my garden too...but the hummingbirds are not coming yet...and I am waiting! haha Beautiful photograph...love the words too...especially the one written by you...this is delightful..sweet image...bravo! f/v
Rory Sagner
Heartfelt thanks to Nadine and Bob for featuring my first FAA card in the Artist News Group! I really appreciate your support!
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