Google definition of zest is "great enthusiasm and energy." I know I can get excited easily about things that interest me and stir my curiousity. I feel like a kid and act like one too at times! ;)
Zeal similarly means, "great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective." And zealous its close cousin means, "having or showing zeal."
Zest is shown by my interest and curiousity in learning if it is of a subject especially close to my heart. Also in terms of matters that are close to my heart like the environment - nature - animals and trees in particular.
One objective I demonstrate zeal for is recycling. I do so both at home and at work. In fact, I started the recycling and compost program at work, and most items are recycled or rather picked up to be recycled! ;)
I do this as the environment is important to me and even though I do not have children, I have nieces and nephews. Regardless, I think it is important to be respectful of Mother Earth and do the best that we can.
There is a quote - can't find it - but along the lines of, "In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." (From The Great Law of The Iroquois Confederacy)
What zealous cause will you show zeal for and do with zest? Ok, I'm being silly here!
Seriously though, now that this month's A to Z challenge is over, what will you commit to doing with zest or zeal?
Zest can be for anything that attracts you. You have mentioned about your zeal for recycling. Serving mother earth. with a sense of commitment makes you feel much above others.
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That is true Usha! :) I recycle because the environment is not meant to be a wasteland....I don't wish to feel above others, though being an example and educating others on recycling is important. ;) <3
DeleteLove your zeal for recycling, Elly! That's simply super and fabulous! Way to go!!
ReplyDeleteNow that A to Z is over, I plan to do the following with zeal and zest :
1. Read and comment on blogs of all the bloggers who visited my blog while I was away for a week.
2. Respond to all the comments on my blog
3. Catch up on my reading, books I mean.
Congratulations for completing this amazing challenge, Elly ♥
Thanks Shilpa. :) That seems like a lot of catching up you have to do! ;) Have fun with it! <3
DeleteAhh! We chose similar word for today! I have written on Zest in blogging. :)
ReplyDeleteRecycling is good. My Dad is very particular about this. We try to recycle things as much as possible. Especially paper. What I believe is if we take care of mother nature, she'll take care of us.
Congratulations on finishing the challenge, Elly! :D
Great minds think alike eh Chicky?! ;) I like your philosophy of mother nature taking care of us if we take care of her: I certainly hope so! ;) <3
DeleteThank you so much for participating in the A to Z Challenge! You rock! Congrats on getting to the letter Z! Reminder: there will be an A to Z Reflections round on May 4th. There will be a Linky for it on the main blog, so please look for it there! Please post your reflections on the challenge, visit others, and catch up on the blogs you didn't have time to read!
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DeleteThanks Courtney and for letting me know. :) I am curious about this 'reflections' so will check it out....later! ;) <3
DeleteCongrats for completing the challenge! Keep the zest. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Lux! :) Your comment made me smile re. 'zest.' ;) <3
DeleteI think that's a very important cause that you are enthusiastic about :D Kudos to you :) Congratz on completing the challenge :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Raj. :) Congratulations to you too for completing it and posting two per day! ;) <3
DeleteCongrats for finishing the challenge. For the next few days I will with zeal catch up on many blogs and give a little love and care to my other blogs. Nice post Elly.
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzy, and same likewise! :) A zesty goal! ;) <3
DeleteCongrats for finishing with Zest. I intent to make on blogs I missed for another week:) Plus, a blog break:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ranveer and you too as I take it you participated daily as well given your comment. :) A blog break is definitely a great idea! Me too! ;) <3
DeleteCongratulations on meeting the Challenge set for April. You did an outstanding job with an important theme. Thanks for joining us in A to Z.
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Join us on May 4 with your post of Reflections about this year's A to Z.
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Thanks Arlee. :) Now is that May 4th in India or in North America? ;) <3
DeleteOur A to Z Blog posts usually go up at 2 AM Eastern Time in North America so it would be later on May 4 in India or maybe even close to May 5th. Not looking at a handy-dandy time zone converter so I'm not quite sure. The list will be up for a week so you can do a post anytime in the upcoming week.
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A to Z Challenge Co-host
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Ok, thanks for confrming Arlee. :) Wait, I'm still confused though as India is approximately 12 hrs ahead of us in North America and they usually put up their posts earlier than us here! ;) I will do/check later... <3
DeleteFrom what I have read from you, I have to say, your level of enthusiasm is contagious. That is a compliment.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael! I appreciate your words! :) It must be all my exclamation marks! ;) <3
DeleteYour Zest for life is shining through on every photo, Elly. ☺ Recycling is so important to save the planet and we always do our part. Congratulations on completing your first A to Z Challenge! Your posts were so inspiring.
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