2 Jan, 2009
Hope Springs Eternal
Posted by julie @ 10:45 pm
Shelved under Bits and Pieces, Lessons in Life, My Thoughts, On the Road, Philippines, Photo Hunters, Snapshots
Hope is that one thing that we have that others can not take away from us.During these times of trials where people all over the world are experiencing hardships, there is HOPE that kindles the heart to look forward to a brighter tomorrow.
Without prayers and perseverance however, we would not be able to attain the dreams that we have set our sights at.
Hope springs eternal in the human breast;
Man never Is, but always To be blest:
The soul, uneasy and confin’d from home,
Rests and expatiates in a life to come.

-Alexander Pope,
An Essay on Man, Epistle I, 1733

(Photo first posted here)
~ Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow them. ~ Louisa May Alcott

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3 Jan, 2009 @ 4:29 am
raqgold said:

and i also believe, dream the impossible for impossible dreams do come true :D

happy new year, dear julie!

3 Jan, 2009 @ 5:42 am
Pat said:

Beautiful post!! Happy New Year!

3 Jan, 2009 @ 9:09 am
bertN said:

A divorcee friend of mine remarried recently. Isn’t this a good example of the triumph of hope over experience? LOL.

3 Jan, 2009 @ 4:06 pm
Leslie said:

That’s a fabulous post for this week, Julie. :)

Happy New Year. :)

http://lesliesmyers.blogspot.com/2009/01/photohunt-hope-to-get-back-to-venice.html

3 Jan, 2009 @ 4:20 pm
Criz Lai said:

Very meaningful quotes… there’s always a hope somewhere out there… it just takes awhile to appear in our lives. :)

Happy New Year Julie!
Criz & the J Family Kitties
http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

3 Jan, 2009 @ 4:25 pm
sassy mom said:

Agree with you, Juls! There is always hope even in the face of uncertainties.

3 Jan, 2009 @ 4:26 pm
Claudia said:

Wow, what an inspirational entry! I love it! I HOPE you have a wonderful New Year!

3 Jan, 2009 @ 4:27 pm
Colin Campbell said:

Ha Ha. I loved your advert under the entry. Free Farting Santa. Have a great 2009.

3 Jan, 2009 @ 5:00 pm
YTSL said:

Hope springs eternal indeed! :)

3 Jan, 2009 @ 5:07 pm
jams O'Donnell said:

A beautiful photo and a beautiful quote, A happy New Year to you and yours.

3 Jan, 2009 @ 5:15 pm
marcia@joyismygoal said:

Pope has the wisest words doesn’t he and the sunrise and sunset are perfect for this theme –they always fill me with hope

3 Jan, 2009 @ 5:20 pm
saint3 said:

my heart settles beautiful when I see this serene pic.

3 Jan, 2009 @ 5:38 pm
AlvinC said:

Nice poem for this theme…
http://chewygummy.net/blog/2009/01/photo-hunter-hope/

3 Jan, 2009 @ 6:04 pm
JyLnC said:

I love sunrises and sunsets. They are hopeful.

If you have time stop by and see my take on Hope.

http://moderatesuburbanchick.blogspot.com/

3 Jan, 2009 @ 7:59 pm
June said:

Beautiful picture and sentiment…

3 Jan, 2009 @ 8:20 pm
Tarheel Rambler said:

Not sure if it’s a sunrise or a sunset, but it’s very pretty regardless. My contribution is up and is from a grandfather’s perspective.

3 Jan, 2009 @ 9:44 pm
Carin said:

Beautiful scene in your picture.
Touching words of hope!

Happy New Year Julie to you and yours.

3 Jan, 2009 @ 9:44 pm
Granny said:

Beautiful photo and sentiment for this week’s theme. I “Hope” you have a prosperous and healthy New Year!

3 Jan, 2009 @ 11:16 pm
Mrs. Mecomber said:

Lovely.

My Photo Hunters is up today. I ‘HOPE’ you get the chance to visit and leave your link.
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-hope/
Happy New Year!

3 Jan, 2009 @ 11:24 pm
Kerri said:

Love the picture and the quote from Louisa May Alcott! From one teacher to another, Happy 2009!

3 Jan, 2009 @ 11:49 pm
Carver said:

Hi Julie, What a beautiful photograph and inspiring post. Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, hopeful year ahead, Carver

4 Jan, 2009 @ 1:08 am
Patricia (Pollywog Creek) said:

So lovely, Julie. The rising and setting of the sun is such a beautiful illustration of the reasons for our hope. Happy New Year, dear friend! (((Hugs)))

4 Jan, 2009 @ 2:33 am
Teena in Toronto said:

I love sunsets!

I played too :)

4 Jan, 2009 @ 2:35 am
gengen said:

Its a good one for the theme Julie. Happy weekend. TC Mine is ready…

4 Jan, 2009 @ 3:29 am
liz said:

I never knew where that quote about hope springing eternal came from.

I would think that in your job you must need a lot of hope as well as perseverance and love.

4 Jan, 2009 @ 3:33 am
gmirage said:

Most fitting photos for a wonderful photo! Teach, I’d join your wq sometime soon… :) Hopefully Id have the time to allot! TC!

4 Jan, 2009 @ 6:06 am
Laura said:

lovely photo and i love the quotes… happy new year
~*~

4 Jan, 2009 @ 8:08 am
Annie said:

Lovely inspirational post. Love the photo and your thoughts and quotes. Thank you and a very happy new year to you and yours!

4 Jan, 2009 @ 8:32 am
Bengbeng said:

beautiful n inspiring verses from you this week Julie. Happy new year

4 Jan, 2009 @ 11:16 am
jmb said:

Good post for this theme Julie. Hope is so important as we go through this life.
Happy New Year and thanks for visiting.

4 Jan, 2009 @ 11:32 am
GreenBucks » Blog Archive » Looking Forward said:

[...] We look forward to what this year will bring us at the same time we arm ourselves with the many life lessons learned from the year that was [...]

4 Jan, 2009 @ 4:16 pm
Grace @ Sandier Pastures said:

For me, the sun is always a symbol of hope. Happy New Year to you!

5 Jan, 2009 @ 9:30 pm
Mar said:

Absolutely beautiful!!!
All the best for you throughout 2009!

9 Jan, 2009 @ 10:53 pm
julie said:

I agree, Raq :)

Thanks :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 10:55 pm
julie said:

Thanks, Pat :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:05 pm
julie said:

:D I guess so.

Kayo talaga :D

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:10 pm
julie said:

Thanks, Leslie :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:12 pm
julie said:

Thank you Criz :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:15 pm
julie said:

We have to be positive, Salen, otherwise we would be not be inspired to do better, di ba? :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:17 pm
julie said:

Thanks, Claudia :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:31 pm
julie said:

Colin, I don’t have advert under my entries for the permalink post (scratches head) but its ok :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:36 pm
julie said:

Yes :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:40 pm
julie said:

Thanks, Jams :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:42 pm
julie said:

Yes, I agree, Marcia :)

Wishing you the best for 2009! :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:43 pm
julie said:

Thanks :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:44 pm
julie said:

Thank you, Alvin :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:45 pm
julie said:

Yes, sunrises and sunsets are hopeful :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:46 pm
julie said:

Thanks, June :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:47 pm
julie said:

Its a sunset :) Thanks for the visit.

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:48 pm
julie said:

Thanks, Carin :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:52 pm
julie said:

Thanks, Frugal Grandma. (by the way, we spent a frugal Christmas for 2008)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:58 pm
julie said:

Thanks for the visit, Mrs M :)

9 Jan, 2009 @ 11:59 pm
julie said:

Thank you Kerri!

Wishing you the best for 2009 :)

10 Jan, 2009 @ 12:03 am
julie said:

Thanks, Carver :)

10 Jan, 2009 @ 12:07 am
julie said:

Thank you, Patricia :)

10 Jan, 2009 @ 12:34 am
julie said:

Me too :) Thanks for the visit.

10 Jan, 2009 @ 12:58 am
julie said:

Thanks, Gengen :)

10 Jan, 2009 @ 1:26 am
julie said:

Yes, in my job I need a lot of hope. I definitely agree. :)

10 Jan, 2009 @ 1:32 am
julie said:

Thanks G :)

10 Jan, 2009 @ 1:33 am
julie said:

Thank you, Laura :)

10 Jan, 2009 @ 1:42 am
julie said:

Thanks, Annie :)

10 Jan, 2009 @ 1:43 am
julie said:

Thanks, BB :)

10 Jan, 2009 @ 1:44 am
julie said:

Thanks, JMB :)

10 Jan, 2009 @ 1:46 am
julie said:

Yes, its true about the sun being the symbol of hope. Thanks :)