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Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

29/11/2012
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The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life’s plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life. Robert Louis Stevenson

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration - My 4 Year Anniversary on WordPress

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration – My 4 Year Anniversary on WordPress

What inspires me to blog? This is my 4th Anniversary as a WordPress blogger and I’ve crossed a lot of bridges since that first day when I had the temerity to add my voice to the global conversation. I haven’t looked back even though I’ve had my share of major setbacks. What I’ve come to learn is that writing gives me hope, inspiration and joy, and infuses my spirit with a sense of gratitude and awe. So what exactly inspires me? Lots of things inspire me to blog. Top of my list is probably my love for meeting people, nature, travel, family, advocacy/volunteer work, learning, adventure, exercise, good food and much more.

With gratitude, all life appears as a blessing – without gratitude, all of life is perceived as a burden. Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

I put together a wide range of pictures that show some of the things I do… I wanted a shot of me taking a shot of something but didn’t quite capture any that fit the bill… So I kept going through the piles… ADHD me! It’s all good. 😆 I hope these help and that they give you a glimpse into my world.

Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. Rabindranath Tagore

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

I could probably write a book on each of the shots I included in this post as they tell a wide range of stories. They were taken all over the USA and in other countries; hence my international nomad title… But I’m coming close to feeling at home here. Home is where the heart finds rest. What inspires you? More below! Thank you for stopping by!

Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point. Climb slowly, steadily, enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a fitting climax for the journey. Harold V. Melchert

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration

When all is said and done, all we have are our memories and the good we shared, did, enjoyed with others…. I hope your day is bright and your memories rich… Have a blessed weekend all. Give someone a hug! 🙂

This post was inspired by a prompt from WP Daily Post:Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration
To participate:
Create a post with the picture of you (upload the highest resolution you have in JPG or PNG format) and publish it on your blog.
Post the URL below in the comments and we’ll check out all your entries!
Tag your post with #memyblog so others participating can browse other entries and get to know you.
We’ll be looking for your entries through Friday, November 30th. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!


Positive Motivation Tip: Count your blessings and name each one with a thankful heart. 🙂

PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photos from my personal collection.

Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet

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95 Comments leave one →
  1. creatingreciprocity permalink
    30/11/2012 3:53 am

    Definitely inspiring. Wonderful, Elizabeth!

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 3:00 am

      TY CR and what a lovely surprise to see you here… Are you blogging again? I re-subscribed but got nothing. 🙂

      Reply
  2. deepa permalink
    30/11/2012 3:54 am

    Nice post ! You look great 🙂

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  3. nur lisa permalink
    30/11/2012 3:59 am

    very interesting pictures 🙂

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  4. yerpirate permalink
    30/11/2012 4:03 am

    Wonderful collage – you make me feel like jumping out of this chair right now with a camera!

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 3:48 am

      I’m sure you’d find plenty to capture. Go for it dear blog friend! 🙂

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      • yerpirate permalink
        05/12/2012 10:54 pm

        Thanks vry much – don’t be so sure!

  5. LizForADay permalink
    30/11/2012 4:15 am

    Your photos are fantastic. It seems as if photos take on more meaning when you are a blogger. 🙂

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 3:53 am

      They sure do, don’t they? Most of these sit in our Picture folders and then with a blog, we can weave a story around them. TY! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Shaanthz permalink
    30/11/2012 4:20 am

    Love your pictures – very inspirational and motivating.

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  7. willowdot21 permalink
    30/11/2012 4:32 am

    I for one am so glad that you took the plunge and started your blog I have only been here just over a year and I have always found something amazing in your blog. So happy anniversary and I am heartened to know you through this blog.

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 4:26 am

      TY Willow and I enjoy the wisdom in yours too! Merci! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Playamart - Zeebra Designs permalink
    30/11/2012 4:35 am

    congratulations on four years! it’s SO GREAT to see these images of you being you! thank you for the time it took to make this post! z

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 4:32 am

      TY Z! I appreciate your feedback. Time has flown and it seems like only yesterday when I wrote my first post. 🙂

      Reply
  9. nuvofelt permalink
    30/11/2012 4:35 am

    I still have lots to work through, but I’ve really enjoyed this glimpse into bloggers personalities etc. I’ve only been with WordPress for a couple of years, I migrated from Blogger, and so glad that I did! Thanks so much for the insight here. Thanks too for the pingback, I appreciate it.

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 5:11 am

      TY too for your comment. I have a blogger blog too but have spent the last year focused on-this one… Time does fly! 😉

      Reply
  10. frizztext permalink
    30/11/2012 4:40 am

    I know, that you mostly try to avoid to publish self portraits – so thank you for your trust and courage!

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 5:50 am

      TY Frizztext! I appreciate your insightful comment… You are right and it was not an easy decision. I did it and don’t plan to do it again…. No regrets though. TY! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Ocean permalink
    30/11/2012 5:05 am

    What a great post 🙂 and wonderful self portraits of you. Thanks for all the inspiration here, and – Happy 4th Anniversary with WP 🙂

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 5:51 am

      TY so much and I hope to see you celebrate yours someday. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Genevieve Petrillo permalink
    30/11/2012 6:11 am

    Congratulations on your 4th blogiversary! Whoa. That seems like a long time to me. I’m coming up soon on 2 years. I like seeing you in action going about your activities, practicing what you preach.

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 5:52 am

      TY Genevieve and you will be there before you know it… 🙂

      Reply
  13. Angelia Sims permalink
    30/11/2012 6:29 am

    How awesome! Love seeing you being you. I’m on year 3 1/2 blogging on WordPress. I have to agree that blogging inspires in more ways than just writing. I tend to look at life in a whole new way. Great post. The photos are wonderful!

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 5:53 am

      Ty Angelia for your visit… It has been quite the journey and not always easy. But, I am grateful! 🙂

      Reply
  14. gregorychankins permalink
    30/11/2012 7:45 am

    Just reading your words and seeing your pictures is inspiration for anyone. Thank you.

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 5:55 am

      TY for your feedback… Much appreciated . 🙂

      Reply
  15. VedranaLaca permalink
    30/11/2012 8:13 am

    Prekrasno,bravo!

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  16. badwalker permalink
    30/11/2012 8:46 am

    Thank you for sharing yourself. And congratulations on 4 years. – Lynn

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 5:58 am

      TY Lynn! It’s been a rocky but rewarding road. 🙂

      Reply
  17. babs50nfab permalink
    30/11/2012 8:53 am

    wow…4 years! Good for YOU and Good for all of us!
    xob

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 6:02 am

      TY Barb! Haven’t you been at it just as long? …. We do go back though. TY for all the support from the days when my family, you and Vivian were the only people commenting on this blog. 🙂

      Reply
  18. semprevento permalink
    30/11/2012 9:29 am

    😉
    wonderful post and you are wery sweet…. ♥
    a kiss
    vento

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 6:10 am

      TY and I hope you are doing well and preparing for the holiday season. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Prosey Rosey permalink
    30/11/2012 9:34 am

    Love your post with your pictures and quotes! Thanks for pinging back to my blog so I was able to find yours! Congrats on reaching 4 years of blogging. It does take an extraordinary step to start blogging, but once you get into it I believe it helps develop one’s individuality and character.

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 6:24 am

      TY! You are right that once you get the swing of it, it flows out from there; even with the bumps along the way. 🙂

      Reply
  20. Karen Wan permalink
    30/11/2012 9:55 am

    Eliz, what a fantastic collection of photos. They are inspiring and I love the Robert Louis Stevenson quote! Thanks for sharing your journeys with us! 🙂 Karen

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 6:31 am

      TY Karen for sticking with me on that journey. I hope we stay connecetd too. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Deborah the Closet Monster permalink
    30/11/2012 10:31 am

    I feel out of my bog reading for several months, only reading 5-10 posts any given week, so I’ve missed out on a lot of what’s transpired in your world. It’s so awesome to come back to this particular post, and to see so much of you illuminated in a way that accentuates your words and shows the native truth of their warmth! Awesome through and through.

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 6:33 am

      TY Deborah! I’ve been the same too… It’s been hectic in my world and not always in the best way… TY for sticking with me too… I’ve visited now and again and need to get back on track in 2013. Merci! 🙂

      Reply
  22. joshi daniel permalink
    30/11/2012 10:52 am

    cool and congratulations on your fourth year 🙂

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  23. sharechair permalink
    30/11/2012 12:43 pm

    Enjoyed this post and Congratulations!!

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 7:35 am

      TY so much… How long have you been at it? 🙂

      Reply
  24. adinparadise permalink
    30/11/2012 1:03 pm

    Congratulations on your 4th blogging anniversary, Elizabeth. It’s so nice to see some photos of beautiful you. 🙂 You’re an inspiration to us all. Love the Harold B. Melchert quote. I want to be like that. 🙂

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 7:37 am

      TY Adin! This was a bit daunting but I’m at peace with it… TY for your patience as I’m slowly getting back to making the rounds again. 🙂

      Reply
  25. SimplySage permalink
    30/11/2012 1:04 pm

    As usual, another exceptional post. Love it!
    Mine’s coming out tonight some time. Maybe it will be placed right after yours. Hope so! Working away quickly as today is last day!
    Peace,
    Alexandria

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 7:38 am

      Good and I hope to catch up with it and support you too. TY for the feedback! 😉

      Reply
  26. diannegray permalink
    30/11/2012 1:24 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! A true inspiration to us all 😀

    Happy 4th anniversary!!!!!! 😉

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 7:40 am

      TY for your kind words…. much appreciated. I feel like a WP elder! 😆

      Reply
  27. ledrakenoir permalink
    30/11/2012 4:19 pm

    Wonderful collage, definitely inspiring… 🙂

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  28. Gemma permalink
    30/11/2012 5:40 pm

    Motivational and inspirational. And you look wonderful. Great post, Elizabeth. Congrats on four years. Keep on keepin’ on…

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 8:14 am

      TY Gemma… and I’m keeping on best I can. 🙂

      Reply
  29. barb19 permalink
    30/11/2012 6:13 pm

    The photos of you are great – especially so because I know you don’t often post photos of yourself here, so it’s much appreciated – thank you for your trust, and for the interesting glimpse into your world, Eliz.

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 8:19 am

      TY Barb! This was interesting to do and I’m glad with the feedback… Many thanks! 😉

      Reply
  30. Allyson Mellone permalink
    30/11/2012 8:58 pm

    It’s lovely to see you Elizabeth, and your life. Such richness 🙂 Thank you for sharing them, and a VERY HAPPY 4 YEARS! I hope to have the fortune of your Mirth and Motivation in my coming years on WordPress.

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 8:27 am

      TY so much Allyson and I wish you much success in all you do too. Merci dear one!

      Reply
  31. Tilly Bud - The Laughing Housewife permalink
    01/12/2012 1:02 am

    You share many photos of everything else but we never see you, so this was a real treat. Thank you 🙂

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  32. Fast Pam permalink
    01/12/2012 5:44 am

    You are absolutely a wonderful soul!

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 10:16 am

      And so are you Pam! TY for your support! 🙂

      Reply
  33. miriamgomberg permalink
    01/12/2012 1:33 pm

    Eliz, you are so lovely. I am glad you finally decided to add your pictures to your other work (which is also lovely btw).

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 10:19 am

      TY Miriam! I’ve always admired others who share that part of their lives boldly… I’ve just never been comfortable with the idea… I think this is enough for me. 🙂

      Reply
  34. Amy permalink
    02/12/2012 10:35 am

    So wonderful to see you, Eliz! You’re lovely! Appreciate the quotes, as always, esp. “the best things in life are nearest…” Have a great Sunday!

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 10:21 am

      TY and have a great week Amy… I’m really behind now… The crazy weather is driving us batty in these parts. Can you imagine; 60 degrees in December? 😆

      Reply
  35. Tracy Campbell permalink
    02/12/2012 10:43 am

    Wow, Eliz! Happy 4th blogiversary!
    Keep going! 😀

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 10:22 am

      TY Tracy! Time does fly even when we are in the throes of growth. 😆

      Reply
  36. thirdeyemom permalink
    03/12/2012 6:54 pm

    Wow Eliz!!!! Four years! Congratulations!!!! I am approaching my second year and I could not agree with your words more clearly. Blogging has been a wonderful wonderful experience which has helped me become a better person too. I love your montage of photos and I can now see your lovely twins! I love how you all wear glasses! I also love the photo of you in the business suit( not sure where you are), the one in the bakery and the one in the orange pants. It is fun to see you now on your blog! I have been so utterly inspired by your beautiful poetic words. My only regret is I didn’t start reading blogs sooner as I have missed out on two years of your work! 🙂 keep shining!

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 10:25 am

      Kudos to you for growing your blog so well. It has been quite the journey and I don’t regret any of it… Don’t worry about when you started reading blogs… It’s a lifelong venture. Also, it is a huge responsibility and time consuming task. Once you’re in, it’s hard to get out… 😆

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      • thirdeyemom permalink
        05/12/2012 1:59 pm

        Yes indeed! I spend so much time on it but I find it so incredibly rewarding! It sure beats TV! 🙂 I’d rather be reading blogs than watching tv unless it is a documentary or film! 🙂

  37. poppytump permalink
    04/12/2012 5:05 am

    I say – quite a milestone ! May there be many more.
    Always so very interesting and thought provoking your blog Elizabeth !

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    • eof737 permalink*
      04/12/2012 10:28 am

      Amen! And may you experience abundance and longevity in your blogging life too. 🙂

      Reply
  38. Sunshine permalink
    05/12/2012 6:04 pm

    HUGS!!!
    There is nothing more I can add to this collection of wonderful messages your friends have gifted you with today and all well deserved, Elizabeth. For me, you are an inspiration and one I see as the bright star that leads us to seek the best we can be in all areas of life. Thank you! 😉

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    • eof737 permalink*
      31/12/2012 11:21 pm

      TY Sunshine! I’m glad I checked this post again or I would have missed your kind message. The sentiments are mutual. 🙂

      Reply
  39. ainabalagtaso8o permalink
    05/12/2012 6:24 pm

    Such a great post, from a very wonderful person; one of the most amazing women of WordPress I ever met! Thank you, Eliz!

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    • eof737 permalink*
      31/12/2012 11:23 pm

      WoW! TY Aina! That is a huge compliment… The sentiments are mutual. 🙂

      Reply
  40. Lucid Gypsy permalink
    06/12/2012 10:47 pm

    Thank you for sharing some of you!

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    • eof737 permalink*
      31/12/2012 11:23 pm

      TY Gilly for shining your light my way. 🙂

      Reply
  41. The Guat permalink
    09/12/2012 11:17 pm

    Ha! Great to see you in action 🙂

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    • eof737 permalink*
      31/12/2012 11:24 pm

      TY dear one! I’m shocked I put these up… 😆

      Reply
  42. bodhisattvaintraining permalink
    11/12/2012 7:08 am

    so lovely to see you ! I love that shot with the fitball and holding the camera 🙂

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    • eof737 permalink*
      31/12/2012 11:25 pm

      TY! It was my first shot of a series and I couldn’t duplicate it to make the shot better. Isn’t that hilarious!? 🙂

      Reply
  43. friendlytm permalink
    21/12/2012 12:56 am

    Very inspirational. Love this post.

    Reply
  44. ram0ram permalink
    21/12/2012 10:32 pm

    Reblogged this on ram0ram note book.

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    • eof737 permalink*
      31/12/2012 11:26 pm

      My goodness TY! I hope I visited you to say same. 🙂

      Reply
  45. Kelly Reci permalink
    09/02/2017 1:39 am

    this is very inspiration! i checked out your previous article and i think this article is about year 2012? as i can see on the post. lol. every post on here are all interesting! great job

    Reply
  46. alisonrost permalink
    23/07/2017 7:51 pm

    So much fun to have a behind-the-scenes look at your life. I love when bloggers do this, although it always makes me want to invite them for coffee and ask all about their lives. My husband and I hang pictures everywhere in our house. I love to look at them and remember all of the great adventures we’ve had together. x

    Reply

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