Encouragement: George Bernard Shaw on Joy

a sundae is sweet
a soondae is salty
which of the treats
harmonizes your coffee
~ encouragement by Selma

“This is the true joy in life, being used for a
purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one.
Being a force of nature instead of a feverish,
selfish little clod of ailments and grievances,
complaining that the world will not devote itself
to making you happy.
I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole
community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to
do for it what I can.
I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the
harder I work, the more I live.
I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle
to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got
hold of for the moment and I want to make it burn as
brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”

~ at Goodreads (+ more quotes)

Update on In The Shadow of Rainbows.
The needle stayed as it was last week: 27 ratings, 25 with written reviews.
Thanks so much for this blessing I only dreamed about.
May September be a splendid month for you too.

Here’s a fantastic photograph I downloaded for you today.
It’s unrelated to the quote above but I loved the unrhymed
cadence of sharing it with you for today’s Sunday Press.
I hope you like it. xoxo

[seeing this photo brought me joy: I imagine she’s writing to a pen pal.]

ART INSTITVTE CHICAGO 1949.698 - Sun Rays—Paula, Berlin downloaded 9-17-23 — ART INSTITVTE CHICAGO 1949.698 – Sun Rays—Paula, Berlin downloaded 9-17-23
Photograph under Creative Commons Zero (CC0)
Public Domain Designation.

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I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.

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This Post Has 16 Comments

Sadje September 17, 2023 Reply

Have a lovely day Selma
1. Selma Martin September 18, 2023 Reply
  
  Thanks Sadje. And you too. Happy new week. XoXo
  1. Sadje September 18, 2023 Reply
    
    Thanks my friend
beth September 17, 2023 Reply

<3
1. Selma Martin September 18, 2023 Reply
  
  🤗
rajkkhoja September 18, 2023 Reply

Beautiful you share Sunday press. Very nice written poem.
Have happy new week.
1. Selma Martin September 18, 2023 Reply
  
  My pleasure, Raj. Same to you.
  1. rajkkhoja September 23, 2023 Reply
    
    Me too,Selma!
Shabnam Firdaus September 18, 2023 Reply

Beautiful quote with a fantastic pic!
1. Selma Martin September 18, 2023 Reply
  
  I’m thrilled you liked, Shabnam. Blessings.
  1. Shabnam Firdaus September 19, 2023 Reply
    
    You are welcome 😍
Belladonna September 19, 2023 Reply

Thank you so much for sharing this Selma.
1. Selma Martin September 19, 2023 Reply
  
  It’s my pleasure.
Maria Michaela September 19, 2023 Reply

Thanks for sharing, Selma. The photo does seem like the woman is writing to her pen pal
1. Selma Martin September 19, 2023 Reply
  
  😜 that woman is me. 🙃
  1. Maria Michaela September 19, 2023 Reply
    
    I could tell 😁