“I don’t call myself a Buddhist. I’m a free spirit.
I believe I’m here on earth to admire and enjoy it;
that’s my religion.”
~ Alice Walker
Thank you for visiting and have a great weekend.
“I don’t call myself a Buddhist. I’m a free spirit.
I believe I’m here on earth to admire and enjoy it;
that’s my religion.”
~ Alice Walker
Thank you for visiting and have a great weekend.
The Urge To Wander 
Madhu, this is a PERFECT photo for this topic. I love the symbolism in this picture–of dipping your proverbial toe into the waters of life!
Yeah, now that you mention it! Thank you Naomi 🙂
The freedom of being a kid again…a free spirit.
Yes, and the thrill of remembering all those times I had done this when we lived by the river!! Thanks Lynne 🙂
I agree, absolutely perfect! Wonderful photo!
Thank you, and welcome to my blog!
Ahh I love it!
Happy you do Gilly 🙂
Lovely photo for the theme, Madhu. 🙂
First thing that came to mind AD 🙂 Thank you.
Whoa there! Don’t fall overboard… we’d miss you!
Lovely shot though 🙂
Hahaha! That daytrip to Tigre was the most relaxing part of our South America trip last year. Thanks Kat 🙂
Nothing I like better than trailing those fingers… You too!
Yes, me too 🙂 There is something about being on the water that makes you feel carefree!
I think the smile on your face says it all 🙂
Ah, I guess it does! Thank you for your visit and comment 🙂
Oh my! This is a wonderful photo following that quote! From reading your posts about all of your travel, I feel you are indeed a free spirit!
Thank you Angeline! i would like to think I am…always was a bit of a rebel 🙂
Madhu this photo say it perfectly…love it
Thank you Jo 🙂
This is a perfect photo! Thanks for giving all of us a grand free-spirited smile! z
You are most welcome my friend! Thank you for the pleasure of your company 🙂
Yeah free spirit – take care not loosing the hat… ‘big smile’
The hat was securely fastened Ledrake 🙂
Wonderful!
Thank you Judy!
I love this picture of you Madhu! You don’t put many pics of yourself on your blog so thanks for sharing this lovely photo! A free spirit indeed!
Glad you liked it Nicole 🙂
Is that you? Beautiful! 🙂
Yes Eliz! In Tigre, near Buenos Aires last year. Our hostess clicked this 🙂
Wonderful shot! 🙂
Oh yeah. You. Magic entry for the theme. laughing with the sheer simplicity & truth of it!
Frankly, I didn’t have anything else 🙂 Glad it worked!
Great “free spirit” moment!
Yes, I guess it says more about that trip than any words 🙂
wow! so sweet! the photo and text mesh so perfectly! I don’t know what to say … I’m touched!!! perfect!
Oh, thank you Stephen! I was quite touched by that quote as well. That is truly how i feel!
Great image and I can imagine being right in your spot doing the same thing!
I am sure you would 🙂 Thank you Susan!
Who amongst us hasn’t done that? A photo to generate empathy without a doubt.
I hadn’t done that in years, and hence that delight I guess 🙂
hi Madhu,
oh yes, to hold a hand into the river – makes feel free!
Like your music teacher and his fish concert! Can never forget that image Frizz! 🙂
I’m with you on this, “I’m a free spirit.
I believe I’m here on earth to admire and enjoy it.” Fun and beautiful photo!
Oh yes you are IT! Your feel good posts are all about admiring and enjoying what the earth has to offer 🙂
…just perfect!
Have a great weekend Madhu!
Thank you Marina 🙂
Whenever I see the photo challenge in my in-box I anxiously await for what you have to offer Madhu. What a great way to depict the image of “free spirit”. 🙂
That is sweet of you LuAnn 🙂 Thank you so much!
I agree with all of the above. Perfect entry.
Thank you Mona! Are you back from Shanghai?
Great religion 🙂
Yes! God IS omnipresent right?
Your lovely smile said about the free spirit, Madhu!
Than you Amy 😀
Beautiful!
Thank you for your visit and comment 🙂
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Wonderful Hook! Wish you all the best with the promotion and sales! I am afraid i don’t do reviews. i try my best to stick to travel related stories.
wonderful photo, Madhu.
Thank you so much Suitablefish 🙂
That is an awesome picture Madhu.
Thank you Shaantz 🙂
Ah, Madhu! Brilliant and beautiful and an adventurer par excellence! I do so love your photographs and admire your philosophy and your life. 🙂
Thank you George! You are so generous with your support. You know how much i admire your blog 🙂
joyful 🙂
Thank you Joshi 🙂
Loved this post, the photo! 🙂 And the quote is just like one of my own thoughts.
Thanks for sharing.
I think most of us can relate to that quote! thank you Nandini 🙂
Beautiful picture, perfect to go by with the quote.
Thank you Arindam!
What a wonderful interpretation! Love it! Check your FB messages…
Thanks Zully! Shall put together something soon 🙂
I’m really excited!!!!
And, dear Madhu, indeed you are a lovely free spirit – someone who adds meaning to many lives, mine for sure ! Brava you the kindred spirit !
Ah, means a lot Mashaal! Thank you so much 🙂
Love, love, love this post! Great capture of you being in the moment. Margie
Thank you Margie 🙂
Wonderful, Madhu!
Thank you Paula 🙂
Great quote. I wish I could say the same thing wih my Islamic background.
Subhan Zein
Thank you dear Subhan 🙂
Perfect!
Thank you Fergie 🙂
Nice
DJ-
Thank you DJ!
Ahhh – the freedom of being out on the sea in a boat with the wind blowing in your hair – ummmm – hat.
Yeah, it was so hot, i had to borrow that hat, there were many on the boat 🙂
Is that you, Madhu? What a beautiful shot! (You’ve got a great smile :))
How innocent and carefree. 🙂 This is a perfect entry for the theme.