Comment from karenina

Excellent

What a pure and delightful quote! And could you have made the explanation any more concise? I suspect your students must adore you....you have a way of making people smile....
Karenina

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018

thank you so much. You made me smile when you talked about my students. They know when I criticize them that they are loved and accept it. Yet, they laugh at my weaknesses on a daily basis. After all, I was on the TV show worst Bakers in America, lol

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi there,

You did a great job with your restrictive commentary on this saying. Summed it up excellently.

nice job
GMG

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018

Thank you , always love hearing from you.

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

Nicely done. Your well chosen 5 words say so much more.
The win was well deserved.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Sharon

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

thank you Sharon, It was a fun way to talk about happiness. I know that when I quit searching for it, I found it.

Comment from Susan Burger

Excellent

Congratulations Judy, on your first place win in this contest! Way to Go. This is a good quote and you summed it up perfectly! This is a quote I had not thought of in awhile, and it is a good one to remember!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2018

Thank you susan, It is one that we should all treasure.

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

Hi Judy
Firstly congratulations on your first place win. It is so well deserved. I love the quote and love your translation of it. Spot on. Best wishes Jen.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2018

Thank you Jen, I love that quote. I appreciate your words.

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

This is a wonderful quote and one we would do well to follow. You did a good job with five words when you encourage people to stop and pause. Great entry!

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018

thank you so much Sugarray77, I needed your words today to encourage me. I know that when I quit seeking happiness, happiness found me. I love my life.

Comment from Mary Hollingsworth

Exceptional

Well said in 5 words beautiful picture to drive it home life is too precious to allow things to get you down and I love this entry and I love the combination of your picture and the words great job. Well wishes for you in the contest

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018

thank you so much Mary, I have missed writing so much. so glad to be back

Comment from Katya

Excellent

This explanation is a concise set of directions for how to put into action Hawthorne's injunction to sit down quietly if you would like happiness to come to you.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2018

thank you Kathleen, it is a lesson we all need to learn. Wait and life will lift you up.

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This speaks a quest, search for life explains the quote that happiness in life is like a butterfly, stop running, breathe and pray for appreciation and not running after; well written, well done; good luck with the contest. B A CHANGE INSPIRER-WRITER--DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2018

thank you so much,

I have been gone for several months. I am so happy to be back.

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

I love your comment on Hawthorne's words. I had never read the quote before. Happiness is like a butterfly. How nice. Thank you for sharing that. As to your words, they are exactly what Hawthorne is saying. I like your addition of the word "pray." That always helps with the happiness issue. Good job and good luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2018

thank you so much,

I have been gone for several months. I am so happy to be back.