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“For all of us who are alive, life is the real issue.
Yet so often we judge our existence by the things that
happen to us—by whether things are going our way or not.
Sometimes we feel strong—strong enough to dictate our future.
Sometimes we feel that we can make things happen.
Then there are times when we feel totally helpless.
But through all the dramas and bumps, there is life.
There is the very powerful, very existence of every
single human being”
By: Prem Rawat
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Have a GREAT life my FRIENDS!!!
(Latin for 'I Will Not serve')
A collection of stories called 'A Perfect Vacuum.'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjI2J2SQ528
"It has to do with a programmer who creates a whole collection of artificial virtual personalities in a virtual world, but he doesn't let them know that they're virtual. So they argue among themselves as to whether there exists a creator, and if so whether they owe him any gratitude for their existence.
Pix'd @ Hangars Liquide - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hangars%20Liquides/89/48/2208
Windlight: Rot
Avatar: Genesis Lab Bento / Maitreya
It was quite a stormy day at this lighthouse on the Danish west coast. The Rubjerg Knude Fyr is a famous lighthouse perched on a shifting sand dune near the town of Lønstrup. Built in 1900, it has become well-known for its dramatic setting as the encroaching sands and coastal erosion have gradually threatened its existence. Today, it stands as a striking symbol of nature’s power and change along Denmark’s rugged coastline.
I had previously uploaded this photo in portrait format; here is the original landscape version."
Whirling Dervishes, Sema Seb-i Arus, The Wedding Day
Sema is part of the inspiration of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi as well as of Turkish custom, history, beliefs and culture. It is what we do as a form of remembrance of God.
From a scientific viewpoint we witness that contemporary science definitely confirms that the fundamental condition of our existence is to revolve. There is no object, no being which does not revolve and the shared similarity among beings is the revolution of the electrons, protons and neutrons in the atoms, which constitute the structure of each of them. As a consequence of this similarity, everything revolves and man carries on his live, his very existence by means of the revolution in the atoms, structural stones of his body, by the revolution of his blood, by his coming from the earth and return to it, by his revolving with earth itself.
However, all of these are natural, unconscious revolutions. But man is the possessor of a mind and intelligence which distinguishes him from and makes him superior to other beings. Thus the "whirling dervish" or Semazen causes the mind to participate in the shared similarity and revolution of all other beings… Otherwise, the Sema ceremony represents a mystical journey of man's spiritual ascent through mind and love to "Perfect". Turning towards the truth, his growth through love, desert his ego, find the truth and arrive to the "Perfect", then he return from this spiritual journey as a man who reached maturity and a greater perfection, so as to love and to be of service to the whole of creation, to all creatures without discrimination of believes, races, classes and nations.
No hood, No top, No doors, No trunk, in fact this Maverick has no body penetrations except the grill and gas cap !
Need engine work ?
Raise the body off the frame;-)
Maverick Sportster, 7 built between 1952 and 1954 by Maverick Motors, Mountain View, CA. Cadillac Eldorado chassis and running gear with a 123" wheel base. All fiberglass body.
Steve Brown, sjb4photos, comments that this may be the last one in existence.
“Enfant : existence sans biographie.”
Milan Kundera
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Struggling for existence is the essences of life depicted here as we witness four people are struggling in the mid stream against the high tide for their smooth sailing. They remain calm and quite as they aware off their responsibility for safe voyage.
Caldana, Gavorrano, Grosseto
Il borgo di Caldana fa parte del comune di Gavorrano, provincia di Grosseto, ed è ubicato sulla dorsale di pianura sud orientale del Monte Calvo ad una altezza di m. 178 s.l.m.
La storia di Caldana parte dal Medioevo e notizie documentate fanno già risalire la sua esistenza quale possedimento della diocesi di Roselle, la quale cedette il borgo ai monaci della vicina abbazia di Sestinga; il suo nome originale era "Caldana di Ravi" in quanto considerato come sussidiario del vicino borgo di Ravi anch'esso posto in comune di Gavorrano. Nei secoli successivi fu proprietà della famiglia Pannocchieschi dopodichè venne annesso alla repubblica di Siena e altre famiglie della zona tra la fine del XVI secolo e la seconda metà del XVII, tra le quali i Suarez, i Bichi e i Chigi. Quest'ultima famiglia cedette Caldana ai Lorena decretandone l'accesso al Granducato di Toscana.
Caldana possiede monumenti molto interessanti per un borgo di tali dimensioni, quali la chiesa di San Biagio attuale chiesa parrocchiale, edificata nel XVI secolo su probabile impianto medievale del XII secolo; la chiesa è attribuita ad Antonio da Sangallo il Vecchio anche se studi tutt'ora da verificare attribuiscono il tempio allo stesso Michelangelo Buonarroti per alcune analogie con proprie edificazioni e reperti ritrovati a Londra alla National Gallery.
Caldana è comunque un luogo ameno racchiuso tra le sue mura alto medievali edificate in forma quadrangolare e con quattro imponenti bastioni angolari.
La sua vita di borgo è fatta da 906 abitanti ma è comunque un luogo vivo e pieno di iniziative specialmente nel periodo estivo quando il turismo riempie i suoi stretti vicoli.
The village of Caldana is part of the municipality of Gavorrano, province of Grosseto, and is located on the south-eastern plain of Monte Calvo at a height of m. 178 above sea level
The history of Caldana starts from the Middle Ages and documented information already traces its existence as a possession of the diocese of Roselle, which ceded the village to the monks of the nearby abbey of Sestinga; its original name was "Caldana di Ravi" as it is considered as a subsidiary of the nearby village of Ravi also placed in the municipality of Gavorrano. In the following centuries it was owned by the Pannocchieschi family after which it was annexed to the republic of Siena and other families in the area between the end of the sixteenth century and the second half of the seventeenth, including the Suarez, the Bichi and the Chigi. This latter family ceded Caldana to the Lorraines, decreeing their access to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
Caldana has very interesting monuments for a village of this size, such as the church of San Biagio, the current parish church, built in the 16th century on a probable 12th century medieval structure; the church is attributed to Antonio da Sangallo the Elder even if studies still to be verified attribute the temple to Michelangelo Buonarroti himself for some similarities with his own buildings and finds found in London at the National Gallery.
Caldana is however a pleasant place enclosed within its high medieval walls built in a quadrangular shape and with four imposing corner bastions.
Its village life is made up of 906 inhabitants but it is still a lively place full of initiatives especially in the summer when tourism fills its narrow alleys.
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existence. Authentication, not enlargement or interpretation is what we want :-)
Wright Morris
HFF! Science Matters!
hydrangea, 'Ruby Slippers' j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
YHL, also known early in its existence as the Cape Foulweather Lighthouse, is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States. It is located in Lincoln County, near the mouth of the Yaquina River near Newport at Yaquina Head. The tower stands 93 feet (28 m) tall. It is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon & a bright beacon of the night, guiding ships and their supplies along the west coast since the light was first lit on August 20, 1873.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaquina_Head_Light
www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/yaquina
Fujifilm X-T20. Fuji XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens. 18mm, f/6.4, 1/800 sec, ISO 200.
The Forest of Bowland is not a forest in the modern sense. Instead, the term is used in its ancient sense, meaning hunting ground. It is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering 310 square miles, mostly in north Lancashire but with part of it in North Yorkshire. I regard it as one of England's greatest secrets, as very few people outside the region appear to be aware of its existence. What a treat they are missing.
It is an area of gritstone fells, deep valleys, stone farm buildings, and peat moorland. Roughly half of the area was once part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. It is a western outlier of the Pennines.
This is virtually the centre of the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covering some 310 square miles, with the majority in the north of Lancashire and the remainder in North Yorkshire. I regard it as one of England's greatest secrets, as very few people outside the region appear to be aware of its existence. What a treat they are missing!
EVERLASTING.
A MEDITATION.
I can see you scratching out an existence
On the surface of the earth
You are only one of many
Haven’t you learnt anything at all
Since the day of your birth
Look beyond your comfortable confines
As horizons only narrow the view
In truth your life is endless
You are only on one chapter
With the rest of the book to get through
An endless library awaits you
But perhaps we only earn
What we really deserve
Look at that dog-eared corner
Lift up the page that curves
Open up your vision
And see what you can learn
The soul thrives on recognition
It knows when it is on the right path
Some of us strive for perfection
Others make life hard
The balance of the universe
Tips this way and that
Flexing between good and evil
This equation is a constant
Needing to be solved
It takes courage to achieve it
Determination to evolve
Do you wish to understand?
So let your heart be bold
It’s simple really
Don’t always do as you are told
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This tiny crystal pyramid belonged to my mother, and she left it in her effects for me to find after she had passed away. The pyramid is only about 15 millimetres high, and is completely clear quartz crystal. I was with her when she bought it, many years ago, when we visited one of our favourite crystal sellers in their store in the village of Litlington in East Sussex in the UK.
This store is still there, and many of my own collection of crystals has come from this wonderful shop. Much more than a shop, it is an experience! See link below.
This pyramid may be small, but it contains the whole world. The complexities and beauty of geometry are never to be underestimated, as the soul can be guided on its journey by studying these eternal symbols.
But not only that, my mother knew that I would know what she was trying to say by leaving me this tiny pyramid. That deep within each of us, even those of us who are introverted, sensitive people, there is a part of us that is unique, and we can find this within us and find our own way with courage. We do not need the whole world, we just need to find that inner strength to enable us to succeed.
I have paired this piece with “This Woman’s Work” by Kate Bush, which holds such deep truths within it, such hope.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXzx--YefD8
Beautiful crystals and advice can be found in this wonderful store. I would recommend a visit if you ever find yourself in East Sussex in the UK. See their website for opening times.
www.litlingtoncrystalstore.co.uk/
And if you would like to see more of my work, have a look at my website at:
A bit late in posting these :) but our campsite from this year's Relay for Life of Second Life! ♥
"You have cancer. Cancer doesn't have you." ~
Passport to Hope ♥
It is the edgy existence within me of these unmade images that is the only assurance that the best photographs are yet to be made :-)
Sam Abell
HMM! Truth Matters! Lies have consequences.
Loebner magnolia, 'Leonard Messel', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
Salvation is reserved for those who pass the tests.
If you survive, an elevated existence awaits.
Initiate phase one.
Power up the bass cannon.......................................................................................................
FIRE
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Inspired by Wimbe.
There are some issues with the feet/coloring, but it'll be fixed before my next scene.
BN came into existence nearly 51 years ago, however it merged into BNSF 25 years ago.
That said, this ever-popular pair of cascade green EMDs evades the paint shops and show their true colors.
Ten days into 2021, and BN still survives. The weather was picture perfect, and I got to see a few socially-distanced friends. A good start to 2021.
H-NTWGFD1-10A
BNSF 1687 & BNSF 1458
Through the fog of life, shines a light
A solar ball, hot and bright
The source of life, the heat we need
To raise existence, out of the tiniest seed
The ruler of it's kingdom in the skies
A blinding beauty, seen by all eyes
Who gaze up to the solar star, hot and bright
That through the fog of life, shines it's light
"Large figure in a shelter" (Henry Moore, 1986), Parque de los pueblos de Europa, Guernica, Vizcaya, País Vasco, España.
La escultura Large figure in a shelter, fue creada entre los años 1985 y 1986, pocos meses antes de la muerte de Henry Moore, considerado el escultor británico más importante del siglo XX. El valor de la obra se ha visto incrementado por su tamaño, casi tres veces mayor que las esculturas consideradas como referencias más significativas de Moore, y porque sólo existen sólo dos ejemplares, cuando la edición media de las esculturas del artista británico es de siete a nueve piezas. La obra adquirida por los gobiernos central y vasco fue realizada en bronce, tiene una altura superior a los siete metros y pesa unos 20.000 kilogramos.
La monumental escultura se ubicará en una loma cercana a la Casa de Juntas de Gernika, a unos 30 kilómetros de Bilbao. El artista vasco Eduardo Chillida ha supervisado la elección del lugar elegido para situar la obra de Moore, ya que a pocos metros se levanta su conjunto escultórico Gure aitaren etxean, inaugurado en 1987.
The Large figure in a shelter sculpture was created between 1985 and 1986, a few months before the death of Henry Moore, considered the most important British sculptor of the 20th century. The value of the work has been increased by its size, almost three times larger than the sculptures considered to be the most significant references to Moore, and because there are only two copies in existence, when the average edition of the British artist's sculptures is from seven to nine pieces. The work acquired by the central and Basque governments was made of bronze, is over seven meters tall and weighs about 20,000 kilograms.
The monumental sculpture will be located on a hill near the Gernika Assembly House, about 30 kilometers from Bilbao. The Basque artist Eduardo Chillida has supervised the choice of the place chosen to locate Moore's work, since his Gure aitaren etxean sculpture ensemble, inaugurated in 1987, stands a few meters away.
Rising from the water like the creation of an Expressionist artist, this twisted, distorted willow is an essential part of the diverse marshland habitat at Gray Lodge Preserve. It is estimated that over 1 million water fowl reside here from November through February. The amazing thing is that few people seem to know about this wonderful spot. We make a point to pay a visit every year during the peak months, and we rarely run into more than a handful of people--all of them bird lovers. Check it out if you live nearby.
Gray Lodge Wildlife Preserve, Butte County CA