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Assisi, the city of a small Great Man who has changed the way of living passing from wealth to humility giving himself to the service of nature and the needy.
Saint Francis.
Cloth yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, goodness, patience and over all these virtues put on LOVE which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Colossians 3:12, 14
Nach anfänglichen Drohgebärden gab sich dieser Schwan ganz demütig und graziös gegenüber mir. Aus einer bodennahen Perspektive konnte ich ihn in dieser schönen Pose einfangen, die seine Eleganz und ruhige Ausstrahlung perfekt widerspiegelt.
After some initial threatening gestures, this swan settled into a humble and graceful demeanor before me. I was able to capture it in this beautiful pose from a low perspective, perfectly reflecting its elegance and serene presence.
Thank you for your humility, creativity and above all: friendship. I needed to process the news; how is it someone so positive and open can suddenly no longer be around, without having ever even hinted to it being a possibility? you have always in some scope been involved in my many mad roleplays at Mischief Managed, whether it was as an unruly teenager, or as a fellow Vampire, you were present. One of our last conversations was of you wanting us to roleplay again. I wish we had. You are so missed.
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Κατά τύχη είδα σε κάποιο κανάλι ένα αφιέρωμα στον “Μύλο των ξωτικών”
Ακούγοντας την χαζοχαρούμενη διάθεση κάποιου “υπευθύνου” να δηλώνει ότι εφέτος προσδοκούμε να ξεπεράσουμε τον περσινό αριθμό των 1.200.000 επισκεπτών(!!!),μου γεννήθηκαν κάποιες σκέψεις τις οποίες θα μεταφέρω γνωρίζοντας ότι ρίχνω λίγες σταγόνες στον ωκεανό του διαδικτύου:
1)Τελικά είμαστε παντοιοτρόπως ΝΟΥΜΕΡΑ
2) Το περίφημο αυτό “θεματικό” πάρκο τι ΘΕΜΑ έχει;
3) Αν έχει πάντως τα Χριστούγεννα,είναι καταφανώς εκτός θέματος εφόσον τίποτα απολύτως σ’αυτό το καταναλωτικό κιτς συνονθύλευμα δεν έχει την παραμικρή σχέση με την έλευση του Χριστού στον κόσμο μέσα σε άκρα ταπείνωση και φτώχεια.
4) Όλες οι ανά τους αιώνες δικτατορίες την ίδια αλάνθαστη μέθοδο ελέγχου των μαζών
(και όχι βέβαια συνειδητοποιημένων λαών) χρησιμοποιούν: “άρτο και θεάματα”
By chance I saw on a channel a tribute to "The Elf Mill".
Hearing the cheerful disposition of a “manager” to say that this year we expect to surpass last year's 1,200,000 visitors (!!!), I have some thoughts to share that I know will throw a few drops into the internet ocean:
1) Finally we are all numbered
2) What theme does this famous theme park have?
3) If it is Christmas anyway, it is obviously out of the question since nothing in this consumer kit patch has anything to do with Christ's coming into the world in extreme humility and poverty.
4) All dictatorships over the centuries have the unmistakable same method of controlling the masses
(and not of course conscious peoples) use: "bread and spectacles"
The story of the very important industrial heritage monument has been mentioned in a previous post
Η ιστορία του πολύ σημαντικού μνημείου βιομηχανικής κληρονομιάς έχει αναφερθεί σε προηγούμενη ανάρτηση εδώ here
Don't seek to be relevant,
or liked, seek to be undeniable.
Seek to be compassionate.
Seek integrity.
Seek humility. Seek light.
They wear their artificial beauty with humility
and know that in the world of authenticity
they are inferior in all ways but fragility.
For delicate beauty fades and wilts with time.
Humbly they wear their elements of cloth and wire,
knowing they will endure long past the garden rose’s day.
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In the image created by Nesterov, the beautiful face of the Virgin Mary is full of maternal happiness, kindness and humility.
“A mother giving birth to a baby to unheard of suffering, a mother whose heart is pierced by the sword of sadness and warmed by the bright joy of birth - she is full of Nesterov’s unearthly charm.... And the martyrs, giving their flesh to be torn to pieces, joyfully tasting the beauty of pain and torment, opening the arms of death in providence and eternal closeness to God, these are unforgettable images.” This is how Mstislav Vladimirovich Farmakovsky (1873 - 1946) - art critic, archaeologist, artist, doctor of historical sciences, professor.- speaks about this debut work of Nesterov, an icon painter.
The iconostasis of the chapel in the choir consists of a black marble base with golden veins, double columns of gray marble, connected by a Gordian knot, with white carved capitals. Above the columns are beautifully carved massive arches made of white marble with inlay in the form of a wide belt of reddish marble. Iconostasis the upper aisle, in contrast to the main iconostasis, has both northern and southern doors.
Богородиця з дитиною Ісусом. Фрагмент ікони іконостасу. Володимирський собор. Бічна каплиця Св. Ольги на хорах над південною навою. Художник Михайло Нестеров.
У образі, створеному Нестеровим, прекрасне обличчя Богородиці повне материнського щастя, доброти та покори.
«Мати, що народжує немовля на нечувані страждання, мати, серце якої пронизане мечем печалі і зігріта світлою радістю народження, - вона повна у Нестерова неземної чарівності .... І мученики, що віддають тіло на розтерзання, радісно смакують красу болю і муки, розкривають у провидінні та вічній близькості до Бога, - це образи незабутні». Так відгукується про цю дебютну роботу Нестерова - іконописця Мстислав Володимирович Фармаковський (1873 - 1946) - мистецтвознавець, археолог, художник; доктор історичних наук, професор.
Іконостас вівтаря на хорах складається з цоколя чорного мармуру із золотистими жилками, із подвійних колон із сірого мармуру, пов'язаних гордієвим вузлом, із білими різьбленими капітелями. Над колонами - чудово різані масивні арки з білого мармуру з інкрустацією у вигляді широкого пояса з червоного мармуру. Іконостас верхнього бічного вівтаря на відміну від головного іконостасу, має і північні, і південні двері.
In this period of Arctic summer, I cannot help remembering my trip in Greenland 2 years ago. I plan to return there in 2023, and hope that the effect of the global warming will not be too visible.
(Greenland, Disko Bay, Aug. 19)
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Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13
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On all the faces on the icons that Nesterov created for the Volodymyr Cathedral, calmness, humility and pacification prevail. Inner life attracted the artist much more than human passions, because he was a deep believer and religion accompanied him from birth. He probably understood that extreme emotions of sadness and passion are brought to the temple by the majority of believers who are suffering. And the longer they look at the Mother of God with the Child, the calmer and more confident they should become, gradually realizing the worthlessness of a personal request before the tragedy of the Mother of God.
Богородиця з дитиною Ісусом. Фрагмент ікони іконостасу. Володимирський собор. Бічна каплиця святих великомучеників Бориса та Гліба на хорах над північною навою. Художник Михайло Нестеров.
На всіх обличчях на іконах, які Нестеров створив для Володимирського собору, панує спокій, покора і умиротворення. Життя внутрішнє приваблювало художника набагато більше, ніж пристрасті людські, адже він був глибоко віруючим і релігія супроводжувала його від народження. Напевно він розумів, що граничні емоції смутку та пристрасті приносять до храму більшість страждаючих допомоги віруючі. І чим довше вони дивляться на Богоматір з Немовлям, тим спокійнішими і впевненішими мають вони стати, поступово усвідомити нікчемність особистого прохання перед трагедією Богоматері.
В ракурсе, в позе, более характерной для жанровой сцены, пишет «Богоматерь с Младенцем» Нестеров.
«..в смысле стиля, в ней нет, конечно, Византии, а скорее - Франция» - признавался сам художник. [стр.96]
/Нестеров М.В. Письма, 2-изд. переработанное и дополненное, Искусство, 1988./
Greater Crested Tern, Thalasseus bergii
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There is an apocryphal story of a a Danish prince, Cnut, who also sat on the British throne From 1016-1035 AD
The story is often told of his hubris to think he could turn the tide. But it is a story of his humility, proving to his admiring coutriers that he didn't control nature.
At least that is the modern version :-)
"I am humility, nothing more and nothing less. I am one blade of grass in a sea of grass. I am one wave in an endless ocean of waves. I am one glowing star in a galaxy of stars." ~ Frederick Lenz
On a walk today we enjoyed seeing the iconic CN Tower, Toronto. Best seen large by clicking on the photo.
Stay safe and don't let your guard down in the holiday season. Do your part, stay apart and wear a mask. #BeKind
Two gulls on Lake Ontario's shoreline.
I wish you a blessed, Safe and healthy Sunday and week ahead!
As with profiles of people, stately buildings like the Applewood Estate can have their good side, even or especially when shrouded by Michigan's greenery, as shown here. The ample rain all summer here has kept the grass, bushes, and trees so lush green. I saw this one in my mind's eye and wanted to capture these estate peeks. Hope you like it. This is our Biltmore, with a strong dash of Mott family humility.
Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility. Saint Augustine
*happy descending bokeh wednesday*
Since no man can find his way alone, in life as in the Lodge, we must in humility trust our Guide, learn His ways, follow Him and fear no danger.
An altar is a spiritual meeting point where humanity encounters divinity. It is a place of divine communication, revelation, and covenant establishment. Throughout Scripture, altars signify moments of transformation, breakthroughs, and divine visitation. Jacob’s encounter with God at Bethel serves as a powerful example of how altars are pivotal in our spiritual walk. Every believer must understand the importance of raising, maintaining, and engaging altars for divine encounters.
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We were having some air conditioner work done at my Lodge and I volunteered to hang out there for the day so the repairmen would have access. Usually the Lodge Room is lit up like a regular room but on this day I was able to have only the light over the Altar lit so that I could get this shot. It's one that I've thought about trying to shoot for awhile and this was my opportunity. Besides, it's way too hot to be out shooting landscapes right now!
This was shot in (M)anual and handheld. Yes, I definitely had to do some work in post, along with a crop to remove some extaneous fluff from the sides.
"Life is a long lesson in humility." - James M. Barrie
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Today was a much better day and I'm not nearly as sour as I was yesterday. Thank goodness! I bet everyone around me is in agreement that it's a good thing that my mood has lifted.
I don't usually get as aggitated as I was yesterday, but everything and everyone was under my skin and I just couldn't shake it.
Even as the night wore on, the mood was festering and keeping me awake. Finally it wore off and I was able to sleep for a couple hours.
Today though, I guess that bit of sleep did me good because I'm coming back to my usual self.
Hope everyone has had a good day.
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