When I wake up every morning, I smile and say, 'Thank you.' Because out of my window I can see the mountains, then go hiking with my dog and share her bounding joy in the world.
Interpretation
This quote expresses gratitude for the simple joys of life, such as nature and companionship.
Carole King's quote emphasizes the importance of appreciating the small, everyday moments that bring happiness. By waking up with a smile and expressing gratitude for the view of the mountains and the joy shared with her dog, she highlights how these simple pleasures can enhance our overall well-being and perspective on life.
In practice
This quote can be used during a motivational speech about finding joy in everyday life.
I'm a songwriter first...In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious...Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive...There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever.
I've had a remarkable life. I seem to be in such good places at the right time. You know, if you were to ask me to sum my life up in one word, gratitude.
I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful.
There is such a thing as everyday, ordinary, vulgar ecstasy; the ecstasy of anger, the ecstasy of speed at the wheel, the ecstasy of ear-splitting noise, ecstasy in the soccer stadium.
Our rural ancestors, with little blest, Patient of labor when the end was rest, Indulged the day that housed their annual grain, With feasts, and off'rings, and a thankful strain.
Whether happiness may come or not, one should try and prepare one's self to do without it.
Perfect happiness, I believe, was never intended by the Deity to be the lot of one of his creatures in this world; but that he has very much put in our power the nearness of our approaches to it is what I have steadfastly believed.
Happy is he who still loves something he loved in the nursery: He has not been broken in two by time; he is not two men, but one, and he has saved not only his soul but his life.
Enthusiasm Rules his inner world. Determination Rules his outer world. Therefore Happiness has become His real name.
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