Where there is life...

... there is hope.

As says the proverb.
I knew that November was going to be extremely hard to overcome, but I must confess that I absolutely didn't expect so many difficulties! Problems, contrarieties and setbacks have been coming more and more so far, and unfortunately, it doesn't seem to reach an end!

Oh, I'm fine! I'm always fine, it's obvious! But sometimes, evenings look so-so, because I wasn't able to work as much as I wanted to, because... Well, everybody knows this kind of situation, I can cut the story short :)
So, when I feel particularly tired, I'm glad to find out good surprises, little things able to put a big smile on my face for some reasons. And lucky me has just read a encouraging quotation from the great Shams-e Tabrîzî:

Whatever happens to you, don’t fall in despair. Even if all the doors are closed, a secret path will be there for you that no one knows. You can’t see it yet but so many paradises are at the end of this path. Be grateful! It is easy to thank after obtaining what you want, thank before having what you want.

Overcoming, ©Dina Bova, http://www.bsw-art.com

I guess that this should be far enough to reassure my worries once and for all, shouldn't it? Otherwise, it doesn't matter: my optimistic / childish side must always be right, so let's say that the show must go on!

So, dear November, make me suffer as you want me to suffer, I don't mind! On the contrary, I'll be happy to salute you with a huge smile stuck on my face in a few days!

Before leaving you after this short post, followers and passers-by, I'd like to remind you that the pics used here aren't mine. I always write down the exact source when I know it, but if someday you discover a picture of yours that you don't want to appear here, let me know it: I'll be pleased to remove it for you!

All the best, and please, get a kick out November!