Do you find yourself stopping to admire a beautiful sunset?

Have you noticed how time seems to stand still for just a moment or two when you do?

And your soul is refreshed?

 

A sunset is such an everyday (possibly ordinary) occurence.  Or is it?

 

 

Stunning Sunset - Extraordinary Life quote - AnExtraordinaryDay.net

 

 

The only difference between an extraordinary life and an ordinary one
is the extraordinary pleasures you find in ordinary things.
~ Veronique Vienne

This weekend…look for ordinary things in which you can find extraordinary pleasures.

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Had a busy week?

Catch up on all that’s Extraordinary this week at An Extraordinary Day….

Weekend Wrap Up Jan 19 - AnExtraordinaryDay.net

Click the title below to catch up on each post.

1.  Quick & Easy Transformation : Christmas to Valentine’s Day

2.   Organize with Baskets & Clear the Clutter

3.  Spreading {Valentine} Joy & Blessing

4.  Sunset

5.  {Joy Day!} The joy of the Lord…

 

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Wishing you an Extraordinary weekend!

Diane

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Comments

  1. Lovely quote and a beautiful sky shot! Wishing you a happy weekend!

    • Diane says

      Thanks for stopping by and leaving your kind words, Eileen! 🙂
      Happy weekend to you too!!

  2. Mel says

    Wow……what a gorgeous sunset you were gifted with! As a lover or sunrises and sunsets, I’m all about stealing those few moments when time seems to stop and move with a brilliance none can replicate..to just BE. And sicne this morning brings me a gray filled sky with no peeking room for the sun, this..THIS…..is a wonderful, welcomed thing!

    And the message in it…..sublime.
    Blessings to you and yours–and have an awe-filled day!

    • Diane says

      And Mel….the camera did not even capture a fraction of the intense beauty. I think it was the most magnificent one ever. Truly. I think I have a new hobby…walking at sunset in hopes of capturing the beauty on camera whenever possible. We’ll see. 😀

  3. Marian says

    What a truly charming idea for a blog! I am always surprised how starving the world is for positivity. How lovely that you are pumping the world full of it! I think I will be visiting often, so thanks for finding me so I could find you! It’s funny how things work.
    Best Wishes,
    Marian

    • Diane says

      You are so sweet! Thank YOU Marian!! I can’t remember where I was, but I read your comment there and was compelled to come over for a visit. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words.
      May your weekend be filled with goodness and joy!

  4. What a lovely site you have here! I’m visiting from SITS – and I couldn’t agree more with you! Finding extraordinary pleasure out of the ordinary is seeing God’s hand in everything! Have a beautiful weekend 🙂

    • Diane says

      And isn’t that a form of worship and praise?
      Thanks Emily Lynne, for taking the time to come by and share your kind words.
      May your weekend by Extraordinary!

  5. I love that quote — my life is all about that! And your picture is definitely of an extraordinary sunset!

    • Diane says

      Thanks Sallie! If you could have seen it. My camera could not capture the actual depth of color. My husband declared it to be the most magnificent ever. And have lived on Lake Michigan we have enjoyed many stunning sunsets in the past. I think he might be right.
      Yay for living an Extraordinary life! 😀

  6. Sky photo is awesome and wonderful quote ~ have a great week ^_^

    (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

  7. Dances Of Dreams says

    I love your beautiful purple sky and the quote..

    • Diane says

      And you are so kind to take time to leave your sweet words, too.
      Wishing you an extraordinary weekend!

  8. What a gorgeous sky and I love the quote… how true it is! I’m so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #66!

    • Diane says

      It was an incredible sky….more lovely and intense and brilliant than my simple lense of capable of capturing. But….I think it is burned in my memory forever. Wish you could have seen it too!
      Blessings!

  9. Beautiful picture and a even more beautiful reminder that the extraordianry is often in the ordinary! Thanks for sharing….
    Stopping by from The Sunday Community~
    Blessings

    • Diane says

      Thank you. Sometimes we need to take a moment to breathe in all that’s ordinary.
      Wishing you an extraordinary week ahead.

  10. I do love to watch the sun set each day from my porch! Only God could paint such splendor.

    • Diane says

      How special, Anne, to have such an extraordinary view of such magnificence from your porch! 😀

  11. Love the sunset and quote 🙂 Found you on Ni Hao Y’all!

    • Diane says

      Thanks Lisa Lynn!! 🙂
      May you see one like it too!

  12. WOW! beautiful photo and quote to go with it!

    • Diane says

      Oh Ruthie…your words were like a sweet hug. Thank you!

  13. Jennifer {StudioJRU} says

    Yes, yes, yes. Love these thoughts and couldn’t agree more. I am in awe at the extraordinary He blesses us with in the ordinary. So happy to see you share with ‘in the studio’ this week, Diane! 🙂

    • Diane says

      I’m so grateful for the extraordinary all around us. And for the blessing of ‘eyes’ to see it, too. Always, Jennifer…it’s a joy to be in your company!

  14. Rona says

    Today, I took a few moments to truly enjoy watching the wind blow through an open window. It was so joyful watching the curtains sway in the breeze!
    What a wonderful post. Thank you.
    Have a blessed week.

    • Diane says

      It will be many months before I see my curtains blow in the breeze. But, I love the word picture you painted. Just think of his spirit blowing on us.
      May your week be truly extraordinary, Rona!

  15. Bev says

    This is my first visit and I am loving your photography and quotes. Thank you.

    • Diane says

      Welcome Bev! And thank you so much for your kind words.
      Wishing you a most extraordinary week ahead!

  16. So beautiful! I’m loving your photography!

  17. What a lovely quote, and a stunning photo!!! Thank you for sharing.

  18. Marty says

    So true! Gorgeous image to illustrate a simple truth.

  19. Lori_Z says

    Beautiful quote and photo, lovely colors!

    • Diane says

      Thank you Lori!!1 It was a amazing sight to behold!

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