Optimism of a Brand New Day

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. Bernard Williams

The Weekly Photo Challenge asks us to demonstrate what optimism looks like to us. I cannot think of anything more promising for good things to come than witnessing the sunrise of a new day.

A sunrise brings a new day and a renewed chance of happiness.

This photo was taken while I was in Mexico. As someone who lives on the West Coast, seeing the sunrise over the ocean is virtually impossible. We stayed on the Baja peninsula south of La Paz, where the sun rises over the Sea of Cortez.

The sunrise and the empty beach chair to me suggest optimism in the form of relaxation and leisure opportunities.

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24 responses to “Optimism of a Brand New Day”

Marje @ Kyrosmagica

Jan 31, 2016 at 6:55 am

What a beautiful sunrise. 🙂

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terryb

Jan 25, 2016 at 9:40 am

Wonderful quote and a perfect image to go with it 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 25, 2016 at 11:22 am
  
  Thanks, Terry!
  
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  1. terryb
    
    Jan 25, 2016 at 2:05 pm
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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icy00

Jan 25, 2016 at 7:21 am

Every sunrise is special. Beautiful photo.

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phoenixgrey85

Jan 23, 2016 at 10:49 am

I love that quote, and the photo. Such a beautiful way to get you through dark times. 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 23, 2016 at 2:03 pm
  
  Thanks, Phoenix!
  
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Janet Sunderland

Jan 23, 2016 at 8:25 am

Yea for optimism!! 🙂

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Priceless Joy

Jan 23, 2016 at 6:33 am

Beautiful Terri! It certainly does say, optimism!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 23, 2016 at 2:05 pm
  
  Thanks, PJ. It would be a great prompt for a Flash Fiction story. You’ll have to get on that soon 😉
  
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  1. Priceless Joy
    
    Jan 23, 2016 at 2:07 pm
    
    You are welcome to submit photos for me to use as a flash fiction prompt!
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Jan 23, 2016 at 2:10 pm
    
    Ohhh, hmmm… 🙂
    
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stomperdad

Jan 22, 2016 at 2:50 pm

Great shot! I loved seeing the sunset on the Pacific when I was in Costa Rica. I’m used to the sunrises on the Atlantic 🙂

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choosingmyperspective

Jan 22, 2016 at 11:22 am

I loved this post. I remember the first time I saw the sun rise over the ocean (on a trip to Delaware), I just could not make it work in my body!! I grew up on the beach in San Diego.

And I love that you use the word perspective in your blog. Me too. I love that word!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 22, 2016 at 12:50 pm
  
  Oh thank you. I grew up in San Diego, too! What a coincidence on many levels. Just followed you 🙂
  
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fillyourownglass

Jan 22, 2016 at 11:22 am

Fantastic capture, Terri! As someone who lives on the East Coast I was so excited when we went to Aruba and caught the sun setting over the ocean. Either way, coming or going, it’s blissful, isn’t it?

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 22, 2016 at 12:12 pm
  
  Thanks, Karen, and this challenge should be right up your alley (considering the name of your blog) 🙂
  
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Fannie Frankfurter

Jan 22, 2016 at 10:30 am

I agree that a sunrise certainly represents optimism. Great shot!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 22, 2016 at 10:30 am
  
  Thanks, Fannie!
  
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DailyMusings

Jan 22, 2016 at 10:28 am

I also always feel the sunrise speaks optimism- another day with new hopes….

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Judy Martin

Jan 22, 2016 at 10:28 am

What a beautiful photo, and it perfectly fits what optimism looks like 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Jan 22, 2016 at 10:30 am
  
  I couldn’t believe the luck when I took the photo a few weeks ago. Someone had pushed the chair out there. When I first saw it there were people standing there in my shot…imagine! LOL!
  
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  1. Judy Martin
    
    Jan 22, 2016 at 10:59 am
    
    HaHA! How very rude of them! It is a wonderful piece of luck getting that pic for sure.
    
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