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catch an elephant by the tail :
A mahout is trying to control an elephant by its tail in a timber workshop.
Kollam, Kerala, India.
Abandoned buildings in forlorn Cairo, Illinois. The scaffolding near the front door of the brick house on the right suggests an attempt at rehabilitation.
I Want You To Be Happy Day.....3rd March 2013..... BE HAPPY >>>>GIVE ME A SMILE>>>JUST LIKE THIS...<3
The juxtaposition and the stark contrast of this smiley face amongst the ice and decay shouted optimism in the face of adversity!
This shot was taken in the partially frozen Blackstone River Canal, which besides the smiley face ball was also littered with other debris like the rusty metal pipe shown in the upper portion of the photo.
Reached 134 in Explore.
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Workplace photo taken between 1946-1949 in New York City. Great faces. The majority of the women were Italian-American, first and-second generation. My mother drew the arrows to indicate her best friends. She's in the second-row, far right, under the arrow.
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Monkey Horoscope 2016 predicts that you will have Divine help during the first five months of 2016. Prospects for development of your life are bright and you should use your capabilities and optimism to the full advantage.You should be determined to get things done, while you should be friendly with your colleagues to get their support. All obstacles to your growth will be overcome by your realistic approach in the Year of the Red Fire MonkeThe Chinese astrology 2016 predictions forecast that the period between May and August 2016 is favorable for discussing new ventures. During the month of September 2016, your intellectual faculties will not be in good shape and you will become careless while dealing with professional and legal issues. Do not try to bypass official and legal rules if you do not want to invite trouble.Between June and September 2016, the Chinese zodiac Monkeys should avoid commitments which you cannot keep up. You should concentrate on your objectives with patience and single mindedness, and should not deviate from the decided course.People who fall under the Chinese astrology sign of the Monkey are very intelligent but lack intuition.
www.sunsigns.org/monkey-horoscope-2016/
Welcome to the year of the monkey, Chinese zodiac guide. The monkey occupies the ninth spot in the Chinese Zodiac. Monkeys are known for being fun, loving, mischievousness, curious, witty, and sometimes naughty. If you give a monkey a boring object, for example, a shoe, the monkey will turn it into something creative, like a musical instrument, and invite everyone to see! Monkeys tend to be very talented, quick learners, and crafDuring the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC to 476 BC) in ancient China, noble officials were given the title of “marquis“, which was pronounced as “hou” in Chinese. “Hou” is also the same pronunciation for the word monkey in Chinese. Therefore, the monkey was bestowed with this favorable meaning. Even today in China, pictures of monkeys can be seen pasted on walls and doors to bring good luck.People born in the year of the monkey are vivacious, sharp, flexible, and adaptableMonkeys tend to be great problem solvers, confident, outgoing and inventive. They are also very caring and will put their business aside to help others in need. They are very loyal and devoted to their friends and family They are always willing to learn new things and have excellent memory.. They love action and playing almost any sport.
www.bjchinatravel.com/year-of-the-monkey/
When the Monkey found that he was being crushed under the mountain he was greatly distressed about his Master, and cried out: “Oh, Master, you delivered me from under the mountain before, and trained me in religion; how is it that you have brought me to this pass? If you must die, why should Sha Ho-shang and Pa-chieh and the Dragon-horse also suffer?” Then his tears poured down like rain.The spirits of the mountain were astonished at hearing these words. The guardian angels of the Five Religions asked: “Whose is this mountain, and who is crushed beneath it?” The local gods replied: “The mountain is ours, but who is under it we do not know.” “If you do not know,” the angels replied, “we will tell you. It is the Great Holy One, the Equal of Heaven, who rebelled there five hundred years ago. He is now converted, and is the disciple of the Chinese ambassador. How dare you lend your mountain to the Demon for such a purpose?” The guardian angels and local gods then recited some prayers, and the mountain was removed. The Monkey sprang up, brandishing his spear, and the p. 347 spirits at once apologized, saying that they were under enforced service to the Demons.While they were speaking Sun saw a light approaching, and asked what it was. The spirits replied: “This light comes from the Demons’ magic treasures. We fear they are bringing them to catch you.” Sun then said: “Now we shall have some sport. Who is the Demon-chief’s associate?” “He is a Taoist,” they replied, “who is always occupied in preparing chemicals.” The Monkey said: “Leave me, and I will catch them myself.” He then transformed himself into a duplicate of the Taoist.The Magic Gourd;Sun went to meet the Demons, and in conversation learnt from them that they were on their way to catch the famous Monkey, and that the magic gourd and vase were for that purpose. They showed these treasures to him, and explained that the gourd, though small, could hold a thousand people. “That is nothing,” replied Sun. “I have a gourd which can contain all the heavens.” At this they marvelled greatly, and made a bargain with him, according to which he was to give them his gourd, after it had been tested as to its capacity to contain the heavens, in exchange for their precious gourd and vase. Going up to Heaven, the Monkey obtained permission to extinguish the light of the sun, moon, and stars for one hour. At noon the next day there was complete darkness, and the Demons believed Sun when he stated that he had put the whole heavens into his gourd so that there could be no light. They then handed over to the Monkey their magic gourd and vase, and in exchange he gave them his false gourd.The Demons of Blackwater River:One day the Master suddenly exclaimed: “What is that noise?” Sun replied: “You are afraid; you have forgotten the Heart Prayer, according to which we are to be indifferent to all the calls of the six senses—the eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, mind. These are the Six Thieves. If you cannot suppress them, how do you expect to see the Great Lord?” The Master thought a while and then said: “O disciple, when shall we see the Incarnate Model (Ju Lai) face to face?”Pa-chieh said: “If we are to meet such demons as these, it will take us a thousand years to get to the West.” But Sha Ho-shang rejoined: “Both you and I are stupid; if we persevere and travel on, shoulder to shoulder, we shall reach there at last.” While thus talking, they saw before them a dark river in flood, which the horse could not cross. Seeing a small boat, the Master said: “Let us engage that boat to take us across.” While crossing the river in it, they discovered that it was a boat sent by the Demon of Blackwater River to entrap them in midstream, and the Master would have been slain had not Sun and the Western Dragon come to the rescue.
The Mythical Monkey — a Protecting GodImmortal for Suffering.They replied: “A great number have died. At one time we numbered more than two thousand. But through deaths and suicides there now remain only about five hundred. And we who remain cannot die. Ropes cannot strangle us, swords cannot cut us; if we plunge into the river we cannot sink; poison does not kill us.” Sun said: “Then you are fortunate, for you are all Immortals.” “Alas!” said they, “we are immortal only for suffering. We get poor food. We have only sand to sleep on. But in the night hours spirits appear to us and tell us not to kill ourselves, for an Arhat will come from the East to deliver us. With him there p. 355 is a disciple, the Great Holy One, the Equal of Heaven, most powerful and tender-hearted. He will put an end to these Taoists and have pity on us Buddhists.”
www.sacred-texts.com/cfu/mlc/mlc16.htm
猴 (hóu /hoh/ 'monkey') is pronounced the same as "侯" ('high official'), and the association dates back hundreds of years into feudal times.Red Monkey is on February 4, 2016. This day is not the Chinese New Year
In traditional Chinese mythology, the monkey god is almost all-pervading and all powerful. Images of the monkey (god) can be seen in many traditional settings as a talisman of protection:
The Child-Protecting Monkey on Kangs
A stone-carved monkey with a red thread on its tail is often displayed on the kangs (heated stone beds) used for babies of households in rural Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia. According to ancient beliefs, the stone monkey blesses the baby with peace, and the baby will be very capable and efficient when he or she grows up.
The "Safe Journey" Monkey at Yellow River Ferry Crossings
A monkey statue was carved on top of each mooring post at each ferry crossing of Sanmenxia and Shan County. It was said the monkey statue would bless both the men and the boats with a safe journey.
The Stone Monkey for Protecting Horses
Almost every village had its own posts for tying horses to in Shanxi, Gansu, and Shaanxi provinces in ancient times, with a monkey statue carved on the top of each post. It was said that the monkey talisman would protect the horses from diseases and even death.
The imagery of the monkey as nobility often appears in ancient paintings:A monkey hanging a seal on a maple tree symbolizes getting promoted to a high position with an official seal.A monkey riding a horse symbolizes getting promoted quickly.A monkey riding on the back of another monkey symbolizes maintaining a high official standing from one generation to another.The Monkey in Chinese Culture:In China, the monkey is widely perceived as smart and powerful. People often offer sacrifices to monkeys to pray for rain and even for sons, and they have become an interesting part of Chinese culture. Chinese people love monkeys. Find out why below.The Monkey (with a big 'M') is the ninth of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Many Chinese try to give birth in a year of the Monkey, as they believe that this will make their babies clever. In China saying, "Your kid is like a Monkey," is perceived as praise. More on the characteristics of the zodiac Monkey.
www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/monkey...
ODC-2 Optimism or Pessimism
"Life is too short to spend your precious time trying to convince a person who wants to live in gloom and doom otherwise. Give lifting that person your best shot, but don't hang around long enough for his or her bad attitude to pull you down. Instead, surround yourself with optimistic people."
Zig Ziglar
Um ótimo Domingo e um bom início de semana pra todos vcs... AMIGOS FLICKEIROS!!
Have nice week, my friends!!
Looking up Vale Street, Totterdown, Bristol, UK
Vale Street is reckoned to be the steepest residential street in the UK, the slope at the bottom is around 1 in 3.
Nikon D5000
35mm f1.8 Lens
Our Daily Challenge - Optimism or Pessimism:
Spring...it's right around the corner. It was 85 yesterday...cold and WINDY today. But it's coming soon...I always know it's time when the fiddle heads start to unfurl. Yippee!
Nikon D5000, 105mm
Digital image taken with a Lumix GX7 fronted with an Olympus Zuko Digital 25mm f/1.8 lens
Editing done via Photoshop Elemtnts 12 with Topaz Labs plug-ins
Found and admired at the 2018 ALL FORD SHOW at the Pundmann Ford Dealership in St. Charles, Missouri, USA
Hasselblad 501CM. 80mm f/2.8 CFE Zeiss Planar. Fujifilm Velvia 50. Cokin color filters. Scanned with Nikon Coolscan. Gentle touch-up in CS5.
"The glass may be half empty, but at least it's half full, right?"
Way too nice of a person. Didn't ask for anything but a smile, despite the rainy PNW weather.
"Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life."
~ Joel Osteen
Distraction from the terrible out there
1. yard fence sign
2, 3. Wisdom from the littles
4. bicycle friendly coffee house
I admire the optimism here - as if drunk doorway-pissing bogans are capable of reading.
Since the page with the small writing is a bit hard to read, here's the text:
"This door is fitted with a bodily fluid sensing, electrocution device. What this means is when it comes into contact with urine it generates a whopping 1021 jiggawatts of electricity, which travels up the path of any stream of fluid to its source then creates a tiny, yet lethal, explosive ball of energy, disintegrating anything within its field!!!!. That's right. So before you even think about pissing on this door, remember; IS THE OBLITERATION OF YOUR COCK AND BALLS WORTH IT??"
الأمل هو شعور عاطفي يتفاؤل به الإنسان ويرجو فيه نتائج إيجابية لحوادث الدهر أو تقلباته حتى وإن كانت تلكم النتائج الإيجابية صعبة أو مستحيلة الحدوث.
الطموح هو إمتلاك الحافزِ لبلوغ القوَّة. يُريد الأشخاص الطموحون دائماً القوَّة أمّا لأنفسهم أَو للآخرين بغرض النظر عن إذا ماكانت القوة نفسية أو ماديّة أو سلطوية أو عاطفية أو اجتماعية.
التفاؤل هي وجهة نظر في الحياة و التي تبقي الشخص ينظر إلى العالم كمكان إيجابي، أَو تبقي حالته الشخصية إيجابية. و التفاؤل هو النظير الفلسفي للتشاؤم. المتفائلون عموماً يَعتقدون بأنّ الناس والأحداث جيدة أصلاً، و أكثر الحالات تسير في النهاية نحو الأفضل.
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Hope is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life. Hope is the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.
Ambition is the desire for personal achievement. Ambitious persons seek to be the best at what they choose to do for attainment, power, or superiority. Ambition is also the object of this desire.
Optimism is "an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome".Optimists generally believe that people and events are inherently good, so that most situations work out in the end for the best.
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Taken from the WORLDWIDE PHOTO WALK 2009
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