I walked two of the dogs this morning along our road and stopped a while at the little waterfall on Paper Mill. You can see how the sunlight captures the moving water and the dappling of the shadows. The noises were of rushing water and birdsong, and a distant lawn mower. No fragrance from the day lilies here, but the air was clean and fresh before the heat of the day.
I felt such gratitude for being here in this moment.
“Life is a series of highs and lows. Be grateful for the highs. Be graceful in the lows. Enjoy life fully and find contentment in your Middle Ground”
My thoughts have been turning to the human condition and humanity. Someone asked me the other day what I got most from my trip to the Gambia (a few years back). It was so clear to me. I got in touch with what we have in common as human beings. Our humanity and also the human condition.
As human beings we are all capable of love, compassion, nurturing and kindness. We are not alone in this.
As human beings we all have the same challenges, needs, struggles and doubts. We are not alone in this.
In the highs of life embrace your humanity
In the lows of life acknowledge your human condition
Know it will pass
… and that you are not alone.
Namaste
Beautifully captured!
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Thanks Zara. A nice iPhone moment 😉
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🙂
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Very good photos Val and you are right, we need to remember, that we are equal humans with same conditions, just in different parts of our world. Thanks for your reminder 🙂
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Thank you Irene!
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Oh Val, I love this post! Thanks for your graceful wisdom this Sunday morning. ❤
Diana xo
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Thank you Diana!
Val x
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Beautiful thoughts. I love it when the pure joy of being accompanies us through our days.
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So true Nancy!
hugs
Val x
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I love your list of human traits..love, compassion, nurturing and kindness. I think that all of these traits make a nice loop back to you lovely image. Nature has the same traits.
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Thank you.
Feel the connection ❤
Val
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Beautiful photo Val, this kind of scene does make one stop, think, and re-assess our lives and the human condition. A beautiful, serene moment instigated by the simplicity nature around us.
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Thank you Barb! Glad you paused to enjoy this moment along with me.
Val x
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Thank you lovely photo and wonderful thoughts. 😉
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Thank you so much Marjma!
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It is a beautiful relaxing waterfall, and thoughtful post.
Acknowledging our humanness when we feel low is hard and I am grateful of you ever reminding me that sometimes that is the best I can do, and that is OK.
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Thank you Elizabeth. I’m glad this resonated with you. all we can do is our best … and that can vary quite a bit sometimes!
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lovely reminder Val.
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Thank you Brad!
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my pleasure 🙂
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As human beings we are all capable of love, compassion, nurturing and kindness. We are not alone in this. eve
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Thank you Eve for sharing the message again. Its definitely one to keep sharing with the world 🙂
Namaste
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