“…beauty consists of its own passing, just as we reach for it. It’s the ephemeral configuration of things in the moment, when you can see both their beauty and their death.” ~ Muriel Barbery
“Life is made up of moments, small pieces of glittering mica in a long stretch of grey cement.” ~ Anna Quindlen – A short guide to a happy life
Life wasn’t meant to be lived in a rush, so we must savour even the smallest of pleasures.
Our allotted time here on earth is just as ephemoral as a glorious sunset. We can’t know what tomorrow will bring, but we can live life to the fullest, simply by appreciating every fleeting pleasure.
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Great entries, Sylvia. “Enjoy” is really cool. Must be so hard to drink it. 😀
Thanks so much. Yes, it seemed a shame to spoil the message, but it tasted great. 🙂
All fabulous examples for the challenge Sylvia! And I love that Anna Quindlen quote 🙂
Thanks, Madhu. 🙂
Very beautiful and poignant post this my friend, really struck my heart… ❤ xx
Thanks so much, Sherri. xx
Just saw “The Second Best Marigold Hotel” and your quotes sum up the theme: Enjoy the moment while we still can. 🙂
Thanks, Lynne. I really want to see that movie. The first one was so enjoyable. 🙂
It’s all about the little things…
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Yes it sure is. 🙂 xx
A collection of perfect examples! Which one of these would you like to paint most?
Thanks so much, Paula. I love the colours in the sunset. 🙂
What a great collection for this challenge. I really enjoyed this post.
Thanks so much, Pat. 🙂
Nothing more magical and fitting for the challenge than a rainbow.
Thanks, Nicole. 🙂
Ephemeral, as we are. If only we cherished each moment as such… 🙂
Beautiful shots, my dear Sylvia. 🙂
Thanks so much, Marina. 🙂
I loved all the ways you demonstrated the word, ephemeral, especially always am gravitated towards rainbows!
Yes, rainbows are always great to see. Thanks for your comment. 🙂
Beautiful ephemeral choices, Sylvia. That coffee text made me smile. And smiling on Sundays is always good. I hope you’re doing that too right now!
Thanks, Marion. Glad I made you smile. Your comment made me smile too. 🙂
Great quotes and images. Anna Quindlen is a favourite of mine.
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed these. 🙂
Perfect for this challenge!
Thanks, Aletta. 🙂
Love the colorful tulips – always wonderful to have fresh tulips. The sunset is stunning Sylvia ~
Thanks, Mary. 🙂
Perfect!
Thanks, Dawn. 🙂
Beautiful photos and such great reminders Sylvia!
Thanks, Sue. 🙂
what a wonderful post with wonderful photos. Amazing sunset
Thanks so much, Lisa. 🙂
So true, ad. So true.
Great reminders.
Thanks, dear Gemma. 🙂
Great job meeting the challenge, Sylvia. The photo of the sky is magnificent! Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful photos.
Thanks so much, Jill. 🙂
Great photos.Visiting your blog is giving me such a good feeling.
That’s so nice to hear. 😃👍
Tulips are such an awesome flower. Spring is here.
Me too, TG. 😃
Dear Sylvia,
Every single photo is not only perfect for the challenge, but beautiful as well.
Thanks so much, Naomi. 🙂
Perfect pics for the challenge, Sylvia.
Thanks, Nancy. 🙂
Very important messages 🙂
Thanks, Gilly. 🙂
Beautiful images, Sylvia – and you are so right. We ought to enjoy every moment here and now – whether it’s big or small.
Thanks, Otto. 🙂
Beautiful colorful tulips slowly fading maybe a drop of that delicious coffee might perk them up. The coffee looks very, very yummy. I’m going to get some. 😀
Thanks, Issy. the tulips were from my daughter. How I wished they could last for ever, but nothing ever does. 😕
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Thanks, Sonia. 🙂
Have fun photographing the fading of each tulip. The colors change as if by magic. Deeper tones show up and create images on the petals. It a fun project. 😃
Thanks, Issy. Yes, tulips are really beautiful in all their stages. 🙂
I enjoy your pictures every time
Thank you for saying so. 🙂
I would definitely enjoy that cappuccino 😉
It was a good one. 🙂
What lovely sentiments!
Thanks so much, Kathy. 🙂
So now I’m going to come over and smell your flowers and dunk that biscuit in the coffee 🙂 Have a happy ‘rest of your life’, Ad! I know you will 🙂
That would be really nice, Jo. Thanks for the “rest of your life” wishes. 🙂 xx
Great post for the challenge, Sylvia. Love the quotes to go with the photos.
Thanks, so much, Carol. 🙂
Perfect! I love a bouquet of fresh tulips…. so festive 🙂
Thanks, Ingrid. They were already on their way out in this photo, but still beautiful. 🙂
Yes, we trend to keep looking out for the next one a tad too fast. Have a great weekend!
Thanks, YC. Very true. 😕