The theme for this week's photohunt is thankful.
As I sit here on a beautiful day,looking out at the Pacific, watching whale splashing, feeling the ocean breezes, and listening to the waves rolling over the rocky beaches, I can think of trillion things that I am thankful for.
Then thinking of the rough economic times our country is facing, and the high percentage of people loosing their jobs and homes, I can add another trillion things I am thankful for to my first list.
So, how can I sum it all up in one photo and one word?
Life.
I am thankful for my life, with all its joys and sorrows, all it ups and downs , all its dreams and realities, all its beauties and challenges,for without the sorrow, downs, realities, and challenges, one will never realize the joys, ups, dreams and beauties of life.
I am reminded of a quote about life from mother Teresa:
"Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it."
— Mother Teresa
Now if I can just find the one photo that shows all this?
Can you see the double-rainbow?
According to Wikipedia:
Rainbows can be observed whenever there are water drops in the air and sunlight shining from behind a person at a low altitude angle (on the ground). The most spectacular rainbow displays happen when half of the sky is still dark with draining clouds and the observer is at a spot with clear sky in the direction of the Sun. The result is a luminous rainbow that contrasts with the darkened background.
So, rainbows are visible when there is a contrast:rain and sunshine, dark clouds and clear skies. Isn't this what makes life beautiful?
I am thankful for my life and everything and everyone in it.
Comments (22)
Great post Candi - we had a similar take on this one.
Posted by Jerry | February 28, 2009 3:50 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 03:50
Wow, what a view! You are right, it's a perfect word and a perfect photo to sum it all up. Love your photo and your thoughts - thanks for sharing them both and happy weekend!
Posted by Annie | February 28, 2009 4:22 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 04:22
This is a very moving post. Thanks for the quote from Mother Teresa.
Posted by Lynn | February 28, 2009 5:34 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 05:34
That is a spectacular image. I especially like the fact that you were able to capture a double rainbow that includes both ends. Very nicely done.
My interpretation deals with life too, in a way, in that it is focused on family.
Posted by Tarheel Rambler | February 28, 2009 6:29 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 06:29
lovely shot
Posted by kaye | February 28, 2009 7:18 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 07:18
Hi Candi, beautiful double rainbow photo and take on this week's theme. And I love Mother Theresa's quote!
Thank you for this great post and have a great weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 28, 2009 8:39 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 08:39
Scrumptious shot and the whole post too.
Have a great weekend.
Posted by SnoopyTheGoon | February 28, 2009 9:28 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 09:28
Ofcourse!!! I haven`t thought about it before - but the rainbow really is a great picture of life itselv - beautiful whith all the ingredients in it :)
Have a nice weekend :)
Posted by Lene | February 28, 2009 10:10 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 10:10
Candi-What a great post. Beautiful photo, and a very nicely written post.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | February 28, 2009 10:35 AM
Posted on February 28, 2009 10:35
The photo is beyond fantastic and the quote by Mother Theresa is perfect for the theme!
My post is up at:
http://beingchronicallyillisapill.blogspot.com/2009/02/photohunt-saturday-thankful.html
Happy Photo Hunt!
Posted by Maureen | February 28, 2009 12:08 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 12:08
What a wonderful post and the double rainbow is fabulous. I hope you are having a great weekend.
Posted by Carver | February 28, 2009 5:29 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 17:29
Wow. breath-taking sight. Hope you have a happy weekend. mine's up at: http://prettyfabulous.blogspot.com
Posted by gorgeousnelly | February 28, 2009 5:38 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 17:38
Beautiful photo and quote. Rainbows are one of the many magical things about Hawaii. I don't think I have ever seen just a single one here. I am so glad you are enjoying your time on Maui. I do hope you get a chance to come to Oahu so we can meet.
Posted by girasoli | February 28, 2009 6:43 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 18:43
That is a truly beautiful picture, Candi.
Posted by Marcia | February 28, 2009 8:11 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 20:11
Beautiful!!!!!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | February 28, 2009 9:54 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 21:54
What a lovely post! And the photo is perfect.
I have enjoyed reading your posts during our February blogging challenge, and I will continue to check in with you.
Posted by nancyhol | February 28, 2009 10:47 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 22:47
Great entry. Love what you wrote -- including the Mother Teresa quote (didn't know she could be so lyrical!) -- and the photo is amazingly wonderful icing on an already pretty good 'cake'. :)
Posted by YTSL | February 28, 2009 11:47 PM
Posted on February 28, 2009 23:47
perfect!
Posted by jgk | March 1, 2009 5:02 AM
Posted on March 1, 2009 05:02
What a beautiful photo and thought provoking quote from Mother Teresa. A wonderful take on the theme
Posted by jams O'Donnell | March 1, 2009 6:15 AM
Posted on March 1, 2009 06:15
Beautiful!! The photo is amazing and your post is very nice. I, too, feel particularly thankful in these times.
Posted by Chiocciola | March 1, 2009 7:20 AM
Posted on March 1, 2009 07:20
Thank you all for all the comments.
girasoli, I hope to make it to Oahu too this time, and hopefully get to meet you.
Posted by candi | March 1, 2009 2:48 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 14:48
Thank you for sharing the beautiful photo and for Mother Theresa's quote. We are all truly blessed, even in this trying times.
Posted by María I. | March 1, 2009 5:55 PM
Posted on March 1, 2009 17:55