Let there be Nature

in OCD5 years ago


Step into my morning, where the beauty of the story that unfolded before my eyes, carried me away to that special place.

"When the flowers of the field and garden lift their bright faces to you, can you call them by name and greet them as old acquaintances? Or, having passed them a hundred times, are they still strangers to you?"


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A beautiful day. The beauty of its individuality, its innocence of being, and the aesthetic value - all have a direct impact on how the day unfolds.


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You can tell when something is beautiful, when, to look at it brings joy when to think about it brings pleasure, and when one knows that one has created it in partnership with a loved one... and so, this can be said of so many different things in our lives. Life is good.

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A proper sign of the season, even though we have had spring for a moment or three, Mother Nature keeps finding more beauty to make our day. I dedicate this picture to #TreeTuesday by @Old-Guy-Photos! Let's see a few trees!


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I have taken these bulbs with me when I left home, out to set the world on fire, or at the very least, make my own place. I have planted them in every house, rented and bought, and even put them in a pot in my apartment in Italy. I let them multiply and divide. Every single year.

Bloom where you are planted.


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It feels so good to capture God's very radiance from within His creations. The yellow, so vibrant, the petals so seemingly painted on. I dare you to look at that photo and be sad!


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Is there really a relationship between sunshine and happiness?

Happiness is like a visitor, a genial, exotic Aunt Emily who turns up when you least expect her, orders an extravagant round of drinks, and then disappears, trailing the lingering scent of gardenias. You can't command her appearance; you can only appreciate her when she does show up. And you can't force happiness to happen -- but you can make sure you are aware of it when it does.

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While you're walking home with a head full of problems, try to notice the sun, as it sets the windows of the city on fire. Listen to the shouts of kids playing basketball in the fading light, and feel your spirits rise, just from having paid attention.


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And so, I reflect upon the times when being rich had nothing to do with money, being happy was merely an outlook, being in love meant forever and ever and people looked forward to Sundays and Holidays because that was a family day. I walk a little bit closer to check the evidence of my own manifestation.


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And God said, let there be trees. Hallelujah! And just like that, this post is over! Come back tomorrow and we'll do it again!


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So.... what did you do for fun today?

Human flamethrower caught my attention, and then some - In Jamaica, mon.



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they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire



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I dare you to look at that photo and be sad.

For some reason that line has struck me. We need to exude happiness so that others can feel it too, if only for a second, if only a brief glace at an impossibly cheerful flower.

Very nice post, as always.

Is there really a relationship between sunshine and happiness?

I am sure it is! At least for me. I am always happy on sunny days. 😎
I also agree that flowers make people happy. Who doesn’t love flowers?

Yes! I think there is too!! Who doesn't love the sun shining down on them? Flowers make this person happy! :)

You are such a kind soul. You would make soup out of stones. You are the best!! xoxo

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all great work. and I think the second photo was taken with extraordinary timing!.

Bloom where you are planted.

I could not help but recall this picture poster when I was reading your post.

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And you are quite right. One cannot force happiness to happen. BUT, one can always choose to be happy regardless the circumstances. It's not about counting what you don't have but appreciating what you do. Great post!

I love this picture! I always think of those flowers coming out of the rocks or blooming in crazy places.

You cant force happiness, but, you can choose to be happy or as happy as you can manage. I agree that it is not what you don't have, just appreciate all that you have.

Such a simple thought. I hope all is well with you and you are having a great day!

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How amazing pictures😍😍😍

Thank you! That is so kind of you! I hope all is going well for you and your family!

Love to you!

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Its a beautiful from the nature, butterfly, birds caught insect, flowers and tree around, guy flaming from the help of blowing, everything is very worth full.

Thank you so much for your kind words!

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Love the first photo. The color of your nails, the flowers and the butterfly. She's so perfect!😍😍😍

Thank you! I think that pink is one of my favorite colors. It is so happy and bright, just like the butterfly.

Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!

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just beautiful 😊

Thank you! How have you been?I hope you and yours are well.

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Such a beautiful post and your thoughts were just what I needed. I love the photographs and your flower that you take with you from place to place. God, indeed, is present in so many places if we are just attentive enough. Thank you for being you and take care.

Thank you! It is true! I do love digging some of the bulbs up and taking a bag of them with me, leaving a piece of us behind.

Thank you for your sweet words, you always leave me feeling so good.

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NO... could not feel sad!!
Was too much in awe :D

You have some mad skills there with your pic taking skills...
The flowers - so gorgeous... (I am not your typical flower-loving girl either)
And your words... always makes me sigh in all the feels it brings up <33

Beautiful flowers photographed 👌 and the guy throwing flames was so close.
This morning, I'm just looking at similar tree as in treetuesday infront of my house

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Nature photography beautiful pictures 👌👌
Each one is a gem 😊 it's happiness in flowers

Thank you so much for your words. I wish you a most wonderful day!

You have really shown us some amazing nature there to brighten up anyone's day it certainly has just done that to me going for a walk in the park now see what you done you got me outdoors 😊

Trees and flowers should be everywhere to share the delight and healing power of nature, to soften the heart and heal the spirits.

I agree. Flowers everywhere. They do soften the way I look at the world and it definitely heals the soul. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your words.

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Buenas amiga,feliz domingo,muy lindas sus fotografias,siempre la he admirado por sus hermosos y coloridos trabajos,saludos y Dios me la cuide