Life isn't just to be endured, it's to be enjoyed.

@Inlemay (17714)
South Africa
August 4, 2016 4:18am CST
“I get it now; I didn't get it then. That life is about losing and about doing it as gracefully as possible...and enjoying everything in between.” ~ Mia Farrow It seems apparent that I might have been a little harsh on myself over the last couple of days, its been a while since I can sincerely say my smile has emerged spontaneously, so this morning I decided that enough Endurance . . its time to Enjoy! “Life isn't just to be endured, it's to be enjoyed.” ~ Gordon B.Hinckley Voting went well and noting untoward happened in our ward, city, province and while the ballots are being counted, noting has changed within the country. All still peaceful for now, and we dont expect any change. “Stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight.” ~ Gordon B. Hinckley We had a little social bowling as well in the mid day freezing wind, which left me with terrible pain in my face. The neuralgia is not easy to ward off with cold and wind. True to fame my wonderful search tool has delivered some great QUOTES that I can share with you today. Please enjoy each one for the inspiration they give. “Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead.” ~ Hans Christian Andersen Happy Day everyone. photo - Me
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WorDazza
@WorDazza (15833)
• Manchester, England
4 Aug 16
You should take up ten-pin bowling. You do that indoors!! It's easy to get bogged down in the dreary detail of life and forget to be happy every now and then. I'm going through a bit of a stressful time on a number of fronts and sort of withdrew from interaction. As soon as I got back on here I felt so much better. The problems haven't gone away but I feel better about tackling them.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
4 Aug 16
I can ten pin bowl - but its not half as much fun as lawn bowling. I understand where you are coming from - A problem shared is HALVED and so many have given caring here, I hope to be more on the spot
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Toni
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
4 Aug 16
Oh, I like to enjoy my life each and every single day. I have learned a long time ago that I should love myself more and do what I love rather than do what pleases other people. In the past, I was so concerned of other's happiness and satisfaction that I have neglected my own. But now, i am only thinking about my life and how to enjoy it before I expire from this world.
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Gemma Reece-Holloway
@gemmsky (177)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 16
Its taken me a long time but I'm getting there too - I was always the peacekeeper, one to call on and one who would help anyone out, but that came with pain and my unhappiness, no more! ;)
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Toni
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
4 Aug 16
@gemmsky we should think of ourselves more.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
4 Aug 16
@gemmsky it takes time, and patience from the people around us - that I know
Jabo
@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 16
I don't agree with the first quote, but the rest are spot on. Love the photo.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 16
@Inlemay What? You think 'life is about losing'?? NO,NO! We all have losses in life, but they are only part of it - we pick ourselves up and make the most of the rest of it.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
@jaboUK I think there are times when life has shown me how I have lost . . . . and in order for me to stay within LIFE in its whole entity - I have changed direction to Live - am I understanding this incorrect or does Mia Farrow have it wrong?
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
4 Aug 16
Ahhh - you have different losses to me, so I do apologise if you found that quote a little inappropriate. But one has to try and make the inbetween parts of life bearable
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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4 Aug 16
That is a great choice of words :D We do often forget that life is about also having fun, I need to remember that.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69409)
• Germany
4 Aug 16
Where was this photo taken? There are a lot of ships in the background. Are they lying in the roads?
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
4 Aug 16
The photo was taken in Durban's Harbour - there are always about 28 Ships in the distant as its one of our biggest ports
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ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
5 Aug 16
like your photo. Thank you for the great pick me up.I needed that.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
I hope you have a great day - its strange to read that many of my followers have felt a little down lately and have enjoyed the pick-me-up.
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ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
7 Aug 16
@Inlemay Well I needed one :)
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snowy
@snowy22315 (170763)
• United States
5 Aug 16
I guess what gets me down is that most people don't seems to care, even people who should
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
that is a fact of life everywhere - the lack of caring people.
vanny
@vandana7 (99020)
• India
4 Aug 16
Beautiful post. You look happy too. Wishing that you remain that happy forever and keep spreading happiness. Hugs.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
I am trying - thank you for popping in
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134752)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Aug 16
So how did you do in the game of bowling.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
Our team were winners - thank you
Beatburn
@Beatburn (4287)
• Philippines
5 Aug 16
I will enjoy life today and sweat it out with some good exercise.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
enjoy
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (49167)
• United States
5 Aug 16
I loves quotes........thanks for sharing
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
I am glad to have you around again. go well
Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
5 Aug 16
The pose there always makes me giggle.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
Its my Brave Johnny Bravo pose and I get it out every time I am in a slump - its my reminder to Cheer up, gear up, and fire up!
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (80038)
• United States
4 Aug 16
Your quotes and positive attitude is just what I needed today. I've been feeling as if my life has been fading away lately and I need to recapture it before it's too late. Love your picture!!
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
My picture is my positive attitude that I need to every now and then remember myself - I hope you recapture your good living feeling soon - dont fade dear Marilyn - keep positive.
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solxee
@sol_cee (38222)
• Philippines
4 Aug 16
I know Hans Christian fairy tales.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
they are lovely tales, and now i found one of his quotes which I didnt know existed
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
5 Aug 16
And i can say from just looking at how carefree and happy you are in that picture , that you really are enjoying life . And being that way , we always feel young . Keep enjoying life , as all of us should.
VAL
@Vjvals (906)
• Roseville, California
4 Aug 16
Great to be stable-mind and have a comfortable enough lifestyle, I have cousins who have this and I think that's as good as it gets and they are not content
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
4 Aug 16
Contentment is the key
Gemma Reece-Holloway
@gemmsky (177)
• United Kingdom
4 Aug 16
Very good quotes, I have taken notice!
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Thelma
@thelme55 (76480)
• Germany
5 Aug 16
What a lovely photo Inlemay! I like it. Yes, so true. Life is so short to just endure it. Enjoy !
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Ritu
@Ritu96 (897)
• Sonipat, India
4 Aug 16
very beautiful quotes.seeing u so happy made me smile too
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
5 Aug 16
glad to make you smile
Be
@ValueAdder (409)
• Philippines
4 Aug 16
Yea you're absolutely right. Life is not always to be endured, but also to be enjoyed. A lot of times, many people are into circumstances that they continues to endure in the passing of time. In such a situation, many have forgotten about the joys of life. Instead of counting the blessings, they count the sufferings; instead of looking at the bright sky, they look at the darkness. I believe that life is both a mixture of joy and challenges, opportunity mixed with difficulty.