When I look at the majority of children and animals such as dogs, I see that they are free-spirited: their enjoyment of life has not yet been disciplined out of them. We were visiting the beaches on the Toronto Island and many people were out enjoying the sand, sun and water. The dog in the photo was no exception: he spent much time frolicking in the water, enjoying the refreshing coolness as well as the freedom of movement.
What does the phrase “free-spirit” make you think of?
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The dog says it all.
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That he does 🙂
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Toddlers 🙂
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I have so many pictures of my children showing their free-spirited nature. But, in order to protect them, I have decided from the start of my blogging journey not to post pictures of them 🙂
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As for me, I remember my daughters.
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Young children are true free spirits, aren’t they? They express themselves so freely and have not yet learnt to hide their true selves from others.
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What a happy dog!
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He really enjoyed his time playing in the water 🙂
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Squirrels
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I love watching these animals at play and at work – they really go where they wish and do not seem to have a care in the world.
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Dogs certainly have a unique way of making the most of every situation. Lovely photo. 🙂
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Thank you. The setting also really adds to the enjoyment of watching the dog.
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Some dogs really love the water. Nice photo.
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And this one went into the water without waiting for his owner. I think they often go for walks on the beach 🙂
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The phrase ‘free spirit’ makes me want to clamber out of my ordinariness and be who I used to be – thank you Colline!
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It is very hard to be that person, isn’t it? With our responsibilities and expectations making us more serious. Sometimes we should take a leaf out of the book of children and animals and experience the moment with abandon.
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Perfect! All the images fit the task! 🙂
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Wonderful, you did great entry dear Colline, Thanks and Love, nia
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Thank you Nia 🙂
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I love frolicking dogs on the beach!
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They do epitomise joy, don’t they?
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They have such joy that it is palpable
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I just smile when I see it – just can’t help it.
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Dogs are wonderful since they really do show how happy and fun life can be.
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They certainly have a lesson to teach us humans 🙂
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Happiness is this very moment…this very image. Beautiful my friend!
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Thank you – this photo has many pleasant memories of me and my family spending time together on the beach.
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To enjoy life is my answer. Great photo.
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Something we so often forget to do. Sometimes we need the boundless joy of animals to remind us.
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Now that I’m back, I see you’re back. 🙂
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Good to see you again Frank 🙂
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I would love to feel as playful and free spirited as that happy, happy dog in the photo. What a great pic to share with us and make us feel joy.
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Thank you Geni. The animals show us their boundless joy in life, don’t they? We can take a page out of their book that is for sure.
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