“Say, Pooh, why aren’t you busy?” I said.
“Because it’s a nice day,” said Pooh.
“Yes, but—-“
“Why ruin it?” he said.
“But you could be doing something Important,” I said.
“I am,” said Pooh.
“Oh? Doing what?”
“Listening,” he said.
“Listening to what?”
“To the birds.
And that squirrel over there.”
“What are they saying?” I asked.
“That it’s a nice day,” said Pooh.
“But you know that already,” I said.
“Yes, but it’s always good to hear that somebody else thinks so too.” he replied…
~ The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff
I hope that you’re all having a really ‘nice’ Pooh kind of Monday.
Hooray for Pooh!
Yay!! 😃
This is such a lovely post. The photos are just stunning, and the Tao of Pooh is a perfect choice. Thank you. 🐞
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. 😄
Smiling. 🙂 A perfect reminder to slow down and savor each moment…or at least as many as possible. Thank you!
Hi there, Lorna. Thanks for the smile. I’m happy you enjoyed this. 🙂
Sweet! 🙂
🙂
Wonderful post! I’m definitely a Pooh fan myself 😊
Me too Inga. Thanks so much. 🙂
Great shots! And Pooh is the best.
Thanks, Fi. Yes, Pooh rocks. 🙂
my smile for the day!
That makes me smile too, Cybele. 🙂
Wise old Pooh! 🙂
He seems to have a lot of fans here. 😃
Adorable. Pooh says it best, doesn’t he?
Thanks, Marsha. Yes he makes so much sense. 😃
Indeed,Indeed! My girl should read this. She keeps thinking and asking me about our next steps while traveling and sightseeing. We ought to just soak in the glorious moment we have.
You tell her, Rommel. Seize the moment. 🙂
Gorgeous photos, I love the sun in your pictures. It is very cold here right now, and not a lot of sun.
Thanks, Cathy. I find it cool here at the moment. Only 11º C.
We have -12C, and that is without the windchill!
Yikes! Brrrr!!
Ahhhh … peaceful.
Yes, it was. I’m happy you got the message, Frank. 🙂
Was für schöne Bilder lieber Gruß von mir und eine Umarmung Gislinde
Thanks so much, Gislinde. I’m happy you enjoyed the photos. Hugs for a nice day. 🙂 xx
Your post makes me smile! Thank you and have a great week to you!
Thanks so much, Indah. 🙂
Lovely post
Thanks, Derrick. 🙂
Lovely!
Thanks, Ark.
Clever post 🙂 and gorgeous photos. It’s interesting how different your photos are from here compared with SA.
Thanks, Kate. Yes, they bear no resemblance to my SA photos. I’m looking forward to a visit there later in the year. 🙂
Aw! I enjoyed reading that and your lovely photos 😀
Thanks so much, Liz. 🙂
That was so sweet, Sylvia!
Thanks, Aletta. 🙂
Adorable Sylvia. You have quite the gang posing for your gorgeous photos.
Thanks, Sue. I love this ‘gang’. 🙂
It was bitter cold here so I closed my eyes after I studied the photos, felt the warmth come into my house and under my skin. I love birds, also squirrel included here. Just a perfect end to my Monday, Sylvia. Hope yours was a fun one! 😉
Thanks so much, Robin. Yes, it was a lovely day for me too. 🙂
I love Pooh, and I have that book…very wise, and great photos to go with it.
Thanks so much, Gerrie. It’s a great book. 🙂
Loved this post, Sylvia! The story fits so well with your delightful captures.
Thanks so much, Helen. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
Wonderful post for Monday! Or any other day of the week!
Thanks, Nancy. 🙂
Oh Sylvia such wonderful birds, such wonderful surroundings and I love the words that accompany this post!!
Thanks so much, Lisa. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
Now there’s a wise Pooh!
Absolutely . 😃
Love, love, love this! Yup. Winnie the Pooh rocks.
Yes he does! 😄
Perfect and what an awesome day!
Thanks, Mary. It has been a really nice day. 😃
Such a lovely way to express that poem!
Thanks so much, Kate. 😃
I read that book once and loved it. I think I must look for it again and re-read. Wonderful post.
Thanks so much, Joan. Yes it’s a great handbook on life. 😃
A nice day indeed. Beautiful photos, Sylvia!
Thanks, Jill. Hope you had a very nice day. 😘
Pooh wisdom at its best!
Yes, it is. 😃
Wonderful…and Tao of Pooh is one of my favourites, and you do have some lovely birds in your neck of the woods!
Thanks so much, Seonaid. I love all my birds. 😃
Such a good thinking to have a fine day by the marvelous pictures.
Thanks so much, Marylou. Glad you enjoyed. 😃
Now we have a real good day 🙂 Your pictures are amazing with the captions of Pooh. We loved it 🙂 Thank you for stopping by at our bloggie to bring words of comfort. We appreciate it very much. Soft Pawkisses, Little Binky and Granny ❤
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Binky and Granny. Hugs to you both. 😘
What a great piece of writing. Very cute! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you. So happy you liked it. 😃
Cute!
Thanks, Torrie. 😃
How lovely! I must remember to listen more often. Cute squirrel.
Thank you. Yes, we do need to pause occasionally in our busy-ness. 😃
Such wonderful Pooh wisdom. I have that same book and it is inspirational, though your images certainly add much to it.
Thanks, so much, Gunta. I thought of you when I did this post. 🙂
AH so sweet! x
Thanks, Cheryl. 🙂
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All of the great wisdom of our time can be found in Winnie the Pooh and in the writings of Dr. Seuss; your photos are really spectacular.
Thanks so much, Charlie. I so agree with you about Pooh. 🙂
This is very cute x:-)x
Thanks, Gilly. 🙂
What a wonderful way to begin my week! Sitting in my favourite Starbucks with my husband and reading your post! Life is so so so good!
Sounds really awesome, Rebecca. Thank you. 🙂
Gotta love Pooh 🙂
Oh yes! He’s awesome. My favourite is “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. ” 🙂
I like that too 😀
You just made my day a little nicer. 😉
I’m happy for that. 🙂
Thank you that was sweetly done with the pictures!
Thanks so much, Ute. 🙂 xx
Beautiful clicks..
Thank you. 🙂
ah.. perfect..! 🙂
Thanks, Andy. 🙂
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Ai dis ook my gunsteling
Haha. I love it too. 🙂
Pooh was very wise; we have to stop and appreciate the moment and not fill everything with business. GRIN
Yes, a very wise bear indeed, Belinda. 🙂