Snail's Pace

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The Poets and Storytellers United prompt to "turn a negative concept into something positive" had me thinking not so much about concepts but rather the journey from grim to grin. It would seem that one cannot hurry happiness, which for me is simply peace of mind. It does not burst onto the scene. It slips in almost unperceptively and, if lucky, not too fleetingly. Long before sails catch the wind or birds take flight, right conditions are aligning in much the same way that a positive outlook develops gradually and at a steady pace, like a snail crossing a garden path until it reaches a brighter, calmer place than the one it left behind.
   
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  1. Yogi♪♪♪October 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM

    Your poem is lovely but somber.
    Superb photos as I have come to expect.

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  2. Carol On The LakeOctober 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM

    beautiful day on the water

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  3. Spare Parts and PicsOctober 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM

    I like your poem and your beautiful photos!

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  4. Hena TayebOctober 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM

    That is a very positive way of looking at it.. I like that.. I will snail my way to gladness.

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  5. JocelynOctober 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM

    Very nice.

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  6. MarjaOctober 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful images in words and pictures. I am a bit of a kameleon : Happiness washes over me and can suddenly turn.

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  7. Shiju SugunanOctober 2, 2026 at 3:20 AM

    That last shot looking out across the beach with the mountains in the distance is breathtaking. It really captures that sense of quiet peace you wrote about.

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  8. TomOctober 2, 2026 at 5:53 AM

    In this hurried world, going at a snail's pace can be wonderful.

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  9. Jae RoseOctober 2, 2026 at 6:03 AM

    Peace of mind is so valuable and should always be enjoyed slowly and mindfully - Jae

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  10. SumandebrayOctober 2, 2026 at 2:12 PM

    love the poem and the pictures. We will get there even if it is at a snail's pace

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  11. David M. Gascoigne,October 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM

    It’s a bit of a cliché, but we really do have “accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative.”

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  12. Rosemary Nissen-WadeOctober 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM

    Yes, whether fast or gradual, we can still take that path to inner peace.

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  13. Samyuktha Semi JayaprakashOctober 3, 2026 at 4:17 AM

    As someone dealing with grief. I deeply resonate with this trudge from grim to grin!

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  14. an artist reflectsOctober 3, 2026 at 7:58 AM

    Always a gentle contentment within me when I visit your blog '~ beautiful photography and words ~ Hugs ^_^

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  15. eileeninmdOctober 3, 2026 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful photos Maria, I love the first view. It looks so peaceful and calm.
    Great capture of the gull and pretty sailboat. Love your poem! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 3, 2026 at 10:23 AM

    You are so talented my friend and always give us posts filled with things to ponder! Happy weekend sweet lady! Hugs, Diane

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  17. DeniseinVAOctober 9, 2026 at 3:28 PM

    My fingers are faster than my brain when pushing that publish button, I also came by to wish you A Very Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Penelope NotesOctober 9, 2026 at 3:48 PM

      Haha ... I know the feeling, Denise! Thank you for your kind wishes. :)

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  18. purplepeninportland.comOctober 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM

    Lovely!

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