"She had long accepted the fact
that happiness is like
that happiness is like
swallows in
Spring.
Spring.
It may come and nest under
your eaves or it may not.
your eaves or it may not.
You cannot command it.
When you expect to
be happy you are not,
when you don't
expect to be happy
expect to be happy
there's suddenly
Easter in your soul,
Easter in your soul,
though it be midwinter.”
Elizabeth Goudge
* * *
the fledglings are
I believe they were
* * *
may you find unexpected
happiness dwelling in your heart
23 comments:
Thank you, Susan. And may your day be filled with beauty :)
This is beautiful. May God richly bless you today, Susan.
And you...
Those words are exquisite, as is the photo and art you've made. So talented Susan. I feel blessed by my visits here.
This is beautiful, your birds are stunning.
I love everything about this! The browns, the swallows, the type, the vintage feel, and of course the beauty and wisdom of the quote.
the sweet little birds put a song in my heart.
I could never hope to pick a favorite post, Susie, because I truly love them all. But this one…this speaks to my heart in such a special way. xoxo
I haven't come across Elizabeth Goudge's name in years. Lovely quote.
Lovely quote and such cute birds! I put up a sign in my room that says: "Happiness is not a destination, but a way of life."
I totally agree! Joy is constant, but not happiness. And you can't go looking either! I adore what you have done with this picture, the effects are way beyond me, but it is really beautiful!
Cute picture.
Love this Susan!!! Sweet little birdies...
Easter in your soul. What an interesting way to describe happiness.
Your photos and words always fill my heart with unexpected happiness.
What a marvelous quote. What piece is that from?
I love this post...and I love those times of unexpected happiness most of all! I hope your week is a happy one...expected or not!
This is wonderful, Susan.
I hope you've had a great weekend.
Hope you have a happy day Susan!:) Loved the quote!
Relyn, it comes from "The White Witch."
Thank you Susan. God bless you also,
It's nice to know that the little birds stayed under your roof for a while before fledging.
Another attention grabber. Never would have seen anything like that there. But love to see birds anytime, any place. And ya dun good, as usual.
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