The stories of my life on a little island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea ... and my occasional adventures beyond these shores.

Tuesday 10 August 2010

Sometimes

Sometimes it feels good to sit on the dock and just dream.
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Sometimes its liberating to stop talking and just listen…
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… to the whispering of the trees
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and the gentle lapping of the water.
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Sometimes just being aware of every breath is humbling.
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Sometimes taking the time to dream reminds us of who we are and where we are going.USA 678
Sometimes letting go of everything and marvelling at the beauty around us, gives us the strength to carry on.
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Because sometimes, just sometimes, the sound of silence echoes with the symphony of the universe.    USA 681
And magic des happen at moments like these … sometimes …
All photos taken at Table Rock Lake, Lampe, MO

14 comments:

  1. Loree!! breathtaking photos and prose! Wonderfully inspiring..thankyou for your magic!

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  2. That "gentle lapping of the water" would be so pleasant listen to and see. Glad you are enjoying it, Loree!

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  3. I so agree....life becomes centered for me everytime I go out in the woods or on the water! That is why I love going out and capturing nature with my lens.

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  4. lovely post and beautiful pictures. You're so right, I need to do more of this.

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  5. Sometimes, reading a wonderful post like yours relaxing me before I have to get out in the hustle bustle of the evening.

    Beautiful photos, Loree!

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  6. you are so right, Loree. maybe it's also good to change 'sometimes' to 'most of the time'.

    have a wonderful day!

    :)

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  7. Beautiful pictures!
    Very inspiring too.
    Sue.

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  8. Wonderful pictures. They're truly relaxing. What you said is so true. We rush around far too much. Taking time to just breathe can enlighten us no end.

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  9. The Italians say, "Dolce far niente!" Which means "The pleasure of idleness!"

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  10. Hi Loree! Could you please send me an email with your mailing address so that I can try to get my butt in gear and get your prize from my giveaway. Thanks so much, hope you had a great weekend!
    (quazar007@rocketmail.com)

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  11. I envy you. We do not have lakes like that in Cyprus. I miss the ones from the UK. Gorgeous pictures that made me feel calm and serene. Enjoy your summer, i bet you are as hot as me at the moment :)

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  12. loree-thanks so much for visiting my blog! i'm enjoying exploring both of your wonderful sites and see that you split your time between the midwest and the mediterranean as well --- how lovely to meet a kindred soul!

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  13. by a member I discovered your blog, this is very relaxing and your photos are really beautiful!
    I like these natural beauties, I'll will you follow with pleasure ...
    Bye Mahon..
    (http://redcat-albumart-som.blogspot.com)

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