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There were many wealthy people who lived in the Huizhou villages of Hongcun and Xidi during the Ming dynasty. Most of them had the surname of "Wang" and many became scholars and court officials.
Quite unique to observe how marvelous the golden glow appeared on the fjord. While we got closer and closer it all sort of vanished in grey.
"The grass is greener on the other side of the fence" popped into my head..
We do thrive to have loads of things and experiencs and yet we should have been contempt with what we have (and I was so happy that I stopped to take these photos) 😄
A closer view life of in South Los Angeles, with the inspiring mural by the German art team of Herakut, above the make shift side walk store .
I have some obsessions
The question is of course are obsessions for the better good for some reason
Aiko is of course a balanced obsession, how could he not be
My adorable companion
But there are other obsessions
The ones you feel are imbalanced obsessions, addictions
And for some reason you think being in this state is Ok
That is your ego talking, you know
If you have heard the silent whispers "This is an obsession" - and it's not even asking, it's telling you
Well then you should stop and listen
And think
Because it's your intuition talking to you, and deep down you do agree
Every imbalanced state is as simple as it is; not in balance
We need to be balanced to take the right decisions
What obsessions can we talk about
Can it be overdrinking - can we question why we do that, are we trying to hide unsolved matters, convince ourselves that we are the tough ones, but we are maybe the most soft of them all, hiding for the world who we really are because you might not even like it yourself, who you have become
Can it be overeating - can we quesion why we do that, are we being comforted by the food, are we hiding from something.
And answering "I think it is good", is definitely not an answer if you are actually overeating.
Can it be special thoughts - are the same thoughts swirling around in your head all day - can we question why we do that, can we try to find the core, is it worry, is it anxiety, is it your responsibility.
Can it be certain people, can we question why some people get so close to you that you can't think clearly, are they for the good for you or are they for the bad for you.
If you feel you are losing yourself you must stop, take ten steps back and think.
Are you in love, yes it can be most likely that, enjoy, but find the balance even though. 24/7 is not an option if you will survive and move on to the next step.
Can it be certain tasks, can we question why some tasks get so deep into you that this is the only thing you are thinking of day and night, are we escaping from real life by deep diving into other tasks than life, are there actually tasks we should deal with in our real life.
So this was a little SundaySpeech for you, the ones of you that made it to the bottom.
Lol, well there are some that only read the bottom, I know.
I think nevertheless, that the ones of you that need to read it for some reason will read it.
So be it.
Have a nice Sunday
Love you, always
And why shouldn't it be
The sun does always shine on you
We need to have that in our mind always
Have faith
No matter the amount of clouds
No matter the colors of the clouds
They can be all dark, omnius and dramatic
They can be all light and translucent
Whatever the density and colors of the clouds, they will always disappear
Have faith, know that love is the fundament in your life
You know that things will solve itself when you have this belief
Sometimes it's difficult to spot the light from the sun, you bury yourselves down
Down into the darkest of the clouds, in it's mitten, the deepest there is
Forgetting that there is people around you that love you and want to support you
Burying yourselves down
Down
Lucky are the ones that have loved ones around you that never give up supporting you
Loving you
It's only you that can open up your arms and heart to receive the support and love
You have the choice
Receive it or not
That's the question
I know the answer
I think we all know the answer
No matter where you stand, what has happened, the background
Take it
Open up
Suck it in
Let the love come flooding, let all the support and words and feelings come
Being dealt with
Communicated
You will get strengthened
Even more loved
Amazing life
I love life
And I love you
Breathing it all in
Golden all the way
It all depends on what you focus on
Positive thoughts always rules
Cleaning up in your house, your environment and your mind
Letting the light shine on your path
Then it's easy to see that we are the blessed ones
I gave birth to 3 of my 4 children in a very close period of time.
When I was in my "motherscape", especially when the kids were small, I was a very attentive present mom. I have always been there for my children, 100%.
Like I am for my grandkid now.
From they were tiny I have been sitting on the floor with them, playing with them, reading for them, telling them how to behave and how to not behave, hugging and laughing.
Just like all other moms out there.
But, there were also clothes to wash, house to be cleaned, food to be bought and made (of course most of it home made), partys to be held, a life outside the house to participate in.
If I could join them in an activity (like horse riding) I did that. And I figuered that I could learn them all how to swim, which I didn't manage. I was only one person and couldn't deal with all of them, so one of them didn't get it, didn't crack the swimming code so to speak.
But I tried my very best.
I was a SuperMom and fixed nearly everything, like many of you moms out there.
I realized, luckily before I became too sick, that I had to choose what kind of life I wanted for me and my little family.
So I chose my children and I told them to have very few activities during the week, because I wanted quality and quantity time with them (in a less washed house and with less fancy meals and so on).
My self esteem fell a bit, but just a bit.
SuperMom period was over.
The one that didn't crack the swimming code is still mad at me, she blames me even tho it has gone many years.
So I thought "Being blamed for something, how hurtful can it be?". And yes, it can be very hurtful, deep into your bones.
But, I knew that I took the best choices, at that time, with the circumstances I had to deal with.
And now I can rest in that belief.
Whenever she brings this up she is very surprised when my reaction now is "So what?", and she says "Don't you blame yourself?".
Earlier I blamed myself that I wasn't able to be a SuperMom, and I was hurt when she brought this up.
But now I am happy not to be a sick and stressed out SuperMom. She can't see that yet, but I have experience enough to see that.
I am thankful that there are persons out there who "attack" me, like she does - because it makes me feel, think and rethink, react and evolve.
It can be hurtful to be attacked at the time, but when you have sorted it out you'll come stronger out of all kinds of situations.
Maybe they blame you, but inside they know they are to blame themselves. Let their shit be theirs.
Amen 🙏
FYI; I will make this post private in a while.
Yes, of course I am
So are you
Being happy with what we have is so important
If you aren't happy, well, then do something about it
I know, it's easy to say
Definitely not easy to accomplish
But it can come true, if you are willing to do the change, the effort, the struggle, going out of your comfort zone
Seeking the moments
Enjoying the moments
I'm being happy with what I got
Seeking what I want
Seeking the people I want to be around me
Saying no thank you to the ones I don't want around me
My time on earth is valuable
So is yours
Do the most of the life you've got
That is what you are supposed to do
Well, that is what I think
And I'm living as I'm thinking
Cherish the loved ones
Don't take them for granted
Say I love you
To the ones you love
They don't hear it often enough
We never do, do we
I love you
Simple words, but wow what an impact they have upon the ones that actually understand the meaning
As long as you got it yourselves
That is so important
It's not just some words
Love isn't something you spread around yourselves without thoughts
You need to understand the meaning yourselves
Then you can convey it to others
Yes, I love you
Time flies
Carpe Diem they say
In a hectic day it's not so easy to seize the day
But if you are at least aware of that you must breathe deeply and enjoying the moments, then I think you will have an easier go to stop the time a bit
Moments like this
I captured this moment spending time with my brother
I didn't even know he would join
But I asked him
Luckily I did
It's easy to assume, isn't it, what others think about things
He joined and we had an awsome time together
And now I have captured this little moment forever
Both in my heart and for others to enjoy
What a gift
Deep profound feelings does really something with a human being
Sometimes I don't think I will survive being a human being
And well, I did touch a truth there...
And that has nothing to do what type of feeling it is
Either the feelings are good or bad they can be a share struggle some times
When you touch feelings that tear you apart even tho they are good
Wow
It is in these moments I really must breathe and write
In all good feelings lies a fear
There is always a balance in things
Such profound feelings aren't made for human beings
They are too grand
But they do appear and I need to deal with them as they show up
In this photo the sun is setting behind the mountain
There are lights in the houses
The blackness isn't threatening, it just highlights the lights we can see
The sunset has a colour that nourish our soul and our mind
Just like love nourish us human beings
Our soul is filled with love, it is pure love
When we touch things that nourish us we touch our soul
By loving someone profoundly you are in contact with your soul
You cannot come any closer
But you must love yourself first
Don't let money define your relationship. Rich or poor, what really counts is being together. Sometimes your on top of it and sometimes your down in it.
And who knows.. maybe you'll win the lottery someday. Until then, I wouldn't want to celebrate my "welfare Christmas" with anyone else.
Can you see him, his profile
Checking what's out there
Looking at the sunset
Together with me
We are never alone
Isn't that cool
Our helpers show themselves in different ways
Different clothings
Different bodies
Different scenes
Different voices
Different words
When you need them they appear
When you think you need them they mostly don't appear
Some things we need to deal with ourselves
Even tho we really could get some help
But that is not the kind of help they offer
Say thank you to the help when it comes, when your helpers are there, most likely silently
You might not even notice that they have been there at the time
But afterwards..
Yes
Afterwards..
A lightbulb lits and it all comes down in the correct way in your mind
Life is a mystery, isn't it
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
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7 Days of shooting
Week #37
Words of wisdom
Minimal Sunday
In Dutch we have a saying; 'Een half ei is beter dan een lege dop', literally 'Half an egg is better than an empty shell', meaning: A little is better than nothing.
'Half a loaf is better than no
bread.'
'Better some of a pudding than none of a pie.
Macro mondays ; Take something ordinary
There were many wealthy people who lived in the Huizhou villages of Hongcun and Xidi during the Ming dynasty. Most of them had the surname of "Wang" and many became scholars and court officials.
I had been eyeing this lovely lady as soon as I spotted her waiting in line while talking with a friend. It's funny how I played like a stalker. That's how street photographers roll, I guess - prowling for light, beauty and all things interesting. You just know when something or someone stands out among the crowd.
So, this is even more interesting - a photographer meeting a painter - both artists...
When I asked if I can have her picture taken, she was a little hesitant. It's okay and it's just normal. I was ready to accept her no. But then she was convinced because her friend Model Vibe was alright with it.
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Photo: Framed Artist by Nelonie Crelencia aka lancelonie
12th entry to the 100 Strangers group
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