How do you fuel the fires of optimism?
This week I’m coming to you from the pit of a northern winter. The weather is frigid; the sun is weak and remote. But, the days are just noticeably longer.
To stay optimistic at -30C, I try to imagine spring in full detail: tiny perfect oak leaves sprouting, bird radio increasing in volume, water lapping on red granite as the ice rots and recedes, and the feel of the sun, finally warm on my face.

Photo by Krista.
This week show us something you’re optimistic about, or perhaps a talisman that helps you stay positive and hopeful, regardless of what life (and the weather!) throws your way.
Ohhh, lovely…. 🙂
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We dream!! 😉
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It’s good to look for opportunities to be optimistic while we are in the depth of cold and snow and blizzards. Thanks for the challenge.
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These two makes me optimistic: http://wp.me/p3gqMf-po
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optimistic view.. just before the weekend..
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That is a great photo of the lake. A great place to dream up some adventures. 😉
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This is my entry: http://ingriddphotography.com/2016/01/22/weekly-photo-challenge-optimistic/
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I love challenges that make me think. Here is my entry: https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/weekly-photo-challenge-optimistic/
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optimistically, in just a few seconds… the post for the Weekly Photo Challenge: Optimistic, can be viewed at:
http://marichulambino.com/
Happy weekend everyone!
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Walking with you
the world is always new…
at:
http://marichulambino.com/2016/01/23/wordpress-weeklyphotochallenge-optimistic-photography-postaday-wordpressdotcom/
for the Weekly Photo Challenge: Optimistic
Happy Weekend everyone!
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This is mine..
https://bambangpriantono.wordpress.com/2016/01/23/weekly-photo-challenge-laksa-seller-optimistic/
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Perfect timing for this challenge. I’m participating in a photo exhibition next week, plus my program this weekend is filled up with fun activities!
https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/good-things-are-happening/
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This is an old post. But I think this suits the theme. First time here. And I am looking forward to your feedback. Thank you. http://ratnibbles.blogspot.com/2015/05/serenity.html
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the optimistic view
will be seen at:
https://chattel.wordpress.com/
in just a few clicks…
Happy weekend to all!
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Optimistic about the universe:
Photo by Myra Lambino, shot this new year month, J _ _ observing the movement of the planets using the Zeiss telescope at the roof deck of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California
(For the Weekly Photo Challenge: Optimistic, with free streaming music from “Interstellar”)
at:
https://chattel.wordpress.com/2016/01/24/optimistic-about-the-universe-weekly-photo-challenge-optimistic/
Happy weekend!
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Must needed challenge for the world
https://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/wpc-gratitude-begats-optimism/
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Such a gorgeous photo.
Here is my entry for the week.
https://wordpress.com/dailypost/photo-challenges/optimistic/
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This is the correct link: http://ceenphotography.com/2016/01/22/the-daily-post-weekly-photo-challenge-optimistic/
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https://mostlymonochrome.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/optomistic/
My view of optimistic is here.
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Feeling calm and peaceful.Positive as well.
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what a nice theme. I became a bit nostalgic looking at my photo I took at Pismo Beach…
https://msdiplomacy.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/optimistic-summer-will-be-back/
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Here is my submission for the challenge
http://www.homeandlovingit.com/2016/01/22/optimistic/
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Thanks Krista. I hope you don’t mind, but I took a bit of a skeptical view of optimism …
http://wp.me/p1fzXa-1bo
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Another great challenge https://johnsviccellio.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/weekly-photo-challenge-optimistic/
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This is mine: http://stenoodie.com/2016/01/22/weekly-photo-challenge-optimistic/ Think outside of the box!
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A promise for spring. 🙂 Lovely, Krista!
My entry with a wink: https://drieskewrites.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/photo-challenge-optimistic/
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I’ve cheered myself up just searching for these photographs. 🙂 https://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/optimistic-weekly-photo-challenge/
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Delighted to hear it!
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having camera always with me and being able to capture nice moments makes me optimistic.
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2016/01/optimistic.html
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Have a great weekend everyone. Here’s my entry http://steve-says.net/2016/01/22/fridayfoto-an-optomistic-time-traveller/
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Excellent. Great timing. Mine was sitting in front of me on my light table just as the email came in. 🙂 Excellent weekend to everyone!
http://www.pirancafe.com/2016/01/22/peace-is-now-peace-is-ours-bogota-street-art/
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Sometimes a photo makes me feel optimistic http://wp.me/paGem-4EE
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I love this one! And I thought Minnesota was cold….-30 C! That is even worse than here.
Here is how I remain optimistic!
http://thirdeyemom.com/2016/01/22/how-to-remain-optimistic-in-winter-head-south/
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A new day: https://belohorizontedailyphoto.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/wp-weekly-photo-challenge-optimistic/
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