Serenity

Serenity is a state of soul.

KHWAI RIVER SUNSET - Okavango Delta, Botswana

My interpretation:
Superceding any ’state of mind’, serenity exists in the soul.

Quotes to consider:
“Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” – Unknown
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” – Reinhold Niebuhr
“Boredom is the feeling that everything is a waste of time; serenity, that nothing is.” – Thomas S. Szasz

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Aptitude

Aptitude is invariably appropriate.

FISH EAGLE WITH BARBEL - Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana

My interpretation:
Everyone is gifted in their own unique way. Gratitude begets grace.

Quotes to consider:
“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” – Zig Ziglar
“Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.” – George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon
“You are the only person on earth who can use your ability.” – Zig Ziglar

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Mouth

Mouth = highway to health.

HIPPO MOUTH - Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana

My interpretation:
Quality of life depends on health, which depends on intake. Simple as this is, it deserves a daily reminder!

Quotes to consider:
“You are what you eat.” – Albert Signorella DDS. / Franklin P. Jones / possible others
“Health is worth more than learning.” – Thomas Jefferson
“Now, good digestion wait on appetite, and health on both!” – William Shakespeare

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Competition

Competition can be all-consuming.

HIPPO BATTLE - Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Water

Water is to the world what womb is to woman.

HIPPO SPLASH - Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Fear

Fear has its function.

ELEPHANT CHARGE - Khwai River, Okavango, Botswana

Boredom

Boredom baffles the brightest brains.

HIPPO YAWN - Khwai River, Okavango, Botswana

Joy

Joy is contageous.

WHITE-FACED WHISTLING DUCKS - Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Power

Power isn’t merely a matter of size, but rather of substance and how it’s applied.

ANGRY AFRICAN ELEPHANT - Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana