i agree...love teh pic and hope that as we grow more vintage we find a bench just like that...there is so much to see and explore that we miss each day...
If I am communing with nature and enjoying the good things of nature I know absolutely I am not alone. If there is not another human being around I am still not alone. I am part of something so strong and awesome that I know the presence deep down in my soul.
If we have curiosity about life and all that it offers--its beauty and its mystery--then it would be impossible to be weary with it. The photo is great!
an artist once told me that mystery is a distraction from the creation of art, I think he was quoting someone, but I bet he'd say the same about beauty... and money....
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i really like this. my first thought was that who ever is sitting here are friends! what a joy to spend time with someone you like to be with!
I think that saying is absolutely right.
Absolutely. Very apt.
i agree...love teh pic and hope that as we grow more vintage we find a bench just like that...there is so much to see and explore that we miss each day...
What a great picture : an innovative and different view of life.
We're glad to see your back!
(I'm sorry. The devil made me do it!)
But seriously:
...and since our bodies are a part OF the earth?
I couldn't agree more.
How is it you have a great uncle the back of whose head looks relatively youthful?
this reminds me to remain grounded and stay close to God :-)
I think you are absolutely right.
There is something instantly renewing, for me, to be in the woods. It's a strange thing, but it always works.
Love the photo/the moment shared.
xo
erin
If I am communing with nature and enjoying the good things of nature I know absolutely I am not alone. If there is not another human being around I am still not alone. I am part of something so strong and awesome that I know the presence deep down in my soul.
I love families. Beautiful photo and wise words.
If we have curiosity about life and all that it offers--its beauty and its mystery--then it would be impossible to be weary with it. The photo is great!
So true, so infinitely poignant. I love this.
an artist once told me that mystery is a distraction from the creation of art, I think he was quoting someone, but I bet he'd say the same about beauty... and money....
are artists lonely because of this?
a wonderful thing to share and no words are needed --
Happy Wednesday,
Joanny
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