Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams. - Hosea Ballou
Rain - on a summer eve, when I am depressed and sitting alone at home - you would think it just makes my mood darker - Right?
Wrong. If I am depressed, I throw open the window, wait for that brilliant sliver of sunlight to penetrate through the thick foliage.
The magical sunlight turns the glistening raindrops into sparks of joy - shining like some unknown precious stones... Diamonds pale in comparison.
I am happy again. My eyes water - but with a overwhelming emotion of hope. Those raindrops are symbolic for me. They show me that nothing lasts for ever. The darkest clouds pass. Rain stops. Sunshine comes around again. I hop up and go about my business!
No inspirational talk can achieve more. This subtle but exciting reminder from nature is what tears of joy are all about...
Note: Photo captured at my home in India with my Nikon P900 camera on a rainy summer afternoon this year (May 2017)...
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Hey there. Great pic!!
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Thank you my friend. I have added the teamsouthafrica tag and will remember to use it. Thank you for your kind words of appreciation and guidance
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Awesome!! 👍🏻
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Thank you so much brother. Your appreciation keeps me going
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Wow "diamonds pale in comparison" that is a powerful statement in that the "valued" things in life cannot stand up to nature's beauty in creation. Amazing
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Thank you so much for your kind words and support.
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Very beautiful read and pictures, upped. Thanks for sharing and following you for more.
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Thank you so much. I hope to keep bringing good content. Looking forward to your support
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you are welcome...more success
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Such a awesome post. Thank you for sharing with us.
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Thank you bigbear. Your posts are great too. Appreciate your kind words and support.
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'Nothing lasts forever' is something I am always saying and thinking as well. Helps me let the negative things in life pass and gives me greater appreciation of the positives.
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Yes. It is good to bear that in mind. Thanks for taking time to visit my blog friend. Your support and kind words are appreciated
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Great post friends ~ @vm2904
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Thanks for your kind words
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You're welcome @vm2904
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Great post. Beatiful photos and writing. Following you now :)
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Thank you miazen. Appreciate your support
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Gorgeous shot
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Thank you so much @enginewitty. It was purely the killerpix contest that made me post this - otherwise it would have remained a secret of mine! LOL
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Glad you did, thanks for sharing it with us 😎
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Very beautiful picture and a very beautiful story my friend)))
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Thank you so much. Learning from all of you :). Your support and encouragement is very much appreciated
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That was beautiful!
The photo and the way you describe handling a rainy day or depressed feelings!
Great work!
I was taught by one of my greatest teachers to date that when catastrophe strikes to celebrate! Celebrate the chance we have to learn and celebrate the fact that it is always a sign of change.
Change we will only be ready to accept if our energies are aligned to do so. Choosing a positive outlook in the moment can align us for just that. A tough lesson this was for me but valuable for sure.
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Very well said!
Thanks for your kind appreciation and for sharing your thoughts
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You bet :)
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Personally, I like the more lush greenery than the autumn leaves.
I like this expression full of green in your picture.
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