Day 32: Hannover Opera House through the window

"Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret" - Robert E. Lee

Project 365: #32

While waiting endlessly in the orthodontist's waiting room, the view could be worse...it could be  a pokey little room, with a window facing a wall, but this waiting room has a beautiful view of the Hannover Opera House, a magnificent imposing building, covered with beautiful statues honoring several of those who contributed to the rich European culture. By this time next week, the view will be shrouded by leaves, but will still be there. With the warmer weather, street café chatter from below wafts in through the window, making me think of people's different views on life. (Definitely too much time in the waiting room!!!)

I have hoped that with all the freedom that the girls have experience here, compared to their fairly protected existence in South Africa, that they will always rely on their values and our views of life. When I was researching different views on life, I was amazed to see this quote by Robert E. Lee, an American soldier commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War between 1862 and 1865. It is good, timeless advice! Pretty much what I would like to teach my girls - live well, do good, have no regrets! Always look around and appreciate and respect different views, but keep anchored on your own!