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.. husband blessing his wife, after finishing rituals of worshiping gomti river.
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During this most holy week, may we all find peace both within and without:
"Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth
The peace that was meant to be"
Kwannon~ Guanyin
Guanyin is the bodhisattva associated with compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists
Blessings,
Linny
I had been enjoying the excitement that was the 2915 Ryerson University Orientation Week. The downtown Toronto campus was alive with excitement as the existing student body welcomed a new crop of students who are about to start the next stage of their learning adventure at Ryerson. There are two intersecting streets cutting through the urban campus and both are closed to vehicular traffic so students, downtown livers, and visitors are milling about, enjoying the party-like atmosphere. I was about to unlock my bicycle and ride home when in the midst of all this noisy activity I saw this beautiful young woman. She was checking her cell phone while standing in front of my favorite coffee shop. Ensuring that she wasn’t in the midst of making a call, I told her I wanted to ask her something. She smiled, lowered her phone and said “It’s ok. I was just checking it.” I introduced myself and my Human Family photo project and told her she would make a great subject if she was willing and had five minutes. She looked at my contact card and said “Sure. That sounds nice.” We shook hands. Meet Blessing.
I suggested we move a few steps past the coffee shop patio tables and make use of the sheltered light of the covered walkway leading (appropriately enough) to the entrance of the university Image Arts Department which houses the photography program. There was a serenity in Blessing’s posing. All I had to do is indicate the spot I wanted her in and ask her to look at my camera lens. No need to give a huge smile but just relax. I had to inform her a couple of times to take a little break because I was waiting for students entering the building to clear the background. Easy peasy.
I learned that Blessing is 18 and came to Toronto from Edmonton Alberta just three days ago because of Ryerson University’s highly-regarded acting program. If she was a bit overwhelmed by the jumble of confusion and excitement surrounding her at Orientation “ground zero” on Gould Street, it didn’t show. Her goal is to be an actor and she figures she is in the right place to do her training and (hopefully) launch her career. “How do you like Toronto so far?” “It’s been great but I need to get settled. I’m basically homeless right now. That’s what I was doing when you introduced yourself: Continuing my housing search.” She has already met some fellow students and they are working together to find accommodations to share as roommates.
“How would friends who know you best describe you?” “Oh, they would probably say I’m introverted, active, and like to keep busy.” “Introverted, and you want to be an actor?” (She smiled.) “I know, but on a stage I can take on a role and be really outgoing.” I pointed out that most who undertake street photography projects, especially street portraiture, describe themselves as a bit shy and that doing their projects help them to be more outgoing. “Exactly” she said. “So, what do you do when you’re not acting or rushing around looking for an apartment?” “I read a lot, especially classics and mystery books.”
“Do you have a message to share with the world through my project?” “Yes. It’s always good to plan ahead, especially when you are moving to a new city. Find your accommodations before you move!” I got the sense that Blessing wasn’t overly-stressed and was confident that things would work out. The few minutes we shared together were delightful. I got a taste of the excitement of the young at the very start of a new adventure. In Blessing’s case it is the adventure of higher learning but also the adventure of a new city and new friendships. It was fun to share that excitement through her presence.
Thank you Blessing for taking time out to meet and participate in the Human Family project. Have a great time at university, make friends, study hard… and good luck with your apartment hunt!
This is my 30th submission to the Human Family group.
See more street portraits and stories by visiting The Human Family.
2 romans visiting the local shrine to get a blessing from Apollo, the god of music, healing and truth. Build for Vignweek hosted by RebelLUG, day one, Ancient.
The blessing is, that almost everyday, I could spot this adorable creature on this specific white Lantana plant!!! And that she would let me for a long-long time capture her beauty from very close!!! She was, indeed, so much in love with these lovely white Lantana blooms!!!!!!!!
Several things came together in a most happy way on August 8, 2019 in Clifton Park, New York, USA. I decided, on the spur of the moment, to have lunch at a sandwich shop in Clifton Park. As I left the parking lot, I missed the closer exit & drove to the back of the lot, where I noticed a lot filled with Evening Primrose & Queen Anne's Lace. Now, every time I see Evening Primrose, I check it for Primrose Moths. For the past 3-5 years, I've seen fewer each year. This year, before today, I had seen none. In this field, however, among the many, many plants, I finally spied a solitary Primrose Moth. Each time I see one, it feels like a personal gift to me from God!
Pilgrims doing a blessing ritual in Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, at their planetary post, determined by the day of the week they were born on (there are eight posts - in Burmese astrology the week has eight days, with Wednesday actually split into two). Pouring water over the Buddha statue is considered to bring good luck.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Americans . "Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way." ~ The Cherokee Nation ~
Today,
Chinese lunar calendar 8/15.
Moon Festival, also named Mid-Autumn Festival, is Chinese traditional festival.
In this day, families will gather for dinner, and friends blessing for each other.
Hence I also hope my flickr friends all peaceful and joyful with the Chinese word "福"（pronounced "fu" means blessing, happy, fortune).
適逢中秋佳節，閣家團圓之際，也以此「福」字，祝福flickr上的好友們，佳節愉快，平安健康。
Michigan wildflower called Queen Anne's Lace Gone to Seed.
I have found great delight in taking macro shots with my camera this year! Look at the intricate lovely details of this 'weed'. Appreciate what is all around you and that you did not notice or were not thankful for before! You will be blessed to start making your list of people, things, events, and details.
For example, have you ever thought to thank God for every heartbeat or every breath He has given you?
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS!
Heb 13:15
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
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Casorate Primo (PV), ogni anno alla domenica piu' vicina al 17 gennaio c'è la benedizione dei cavalli, trattori e animali domestici
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W6TbL35C7M&list=PL3tlA6PpJ4M...
Casorate Primo 25 Km southeast of Milan, every year around the day January 17 is the
blessing of the horses, tractors and pets
religious festival of Sant'Antonio
www.contradasantantonio.org/joomla/index.php/eventi/la-festa
No Invites please ....
Just something to remember in going about our lives.
Seeing this young man just gave me a time to pause and reflect.
"Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew"
C. Tyson
What a blessing to attend the multi-talented Collingsworth Family concert in Conroe, Texas on Sunday evening and the dynamic Jason Crabb concert in Leesville, Louisiana on Saturday night...
so powerful... www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TZYJ7i6EaE and www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLCdYjGQBoI , truly a little bit of Heaven came down)... wow... both were so powerful and "blessed my socks off"... PTL!!! The musical talents were so awesome from Kim Collingsworth's (the mom) amazing piano playing, she rocks the keyboard, to the trumpet solo by the dad and the violin duet by two of the daughters to the amazing harmonizing singing.... incredible!! Wishing everyone many blessings this week and always... little ones and big ones!!!
When you have a moment please listen to these...
My fave of their songs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGpu6QBUz7M and
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKzUk8tfRc and www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1AnsQBDwQo
Some of many of Jason Crabb's that touched my heart: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVzNBV4xPGU and www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF8HvgOoinI
We are in for a cold snap apparently!, I am still running around in a t-shirt but my barometer has dropped almost 20 points in three days, today the clouds started to roll in I watched and waited then the wind picked up and I was off like a shot to chase them. One minute I was chasing clouds the next I was chasing a huge bush fire on the other side of the Basin (whomever started that had rocks in their heads) I am thinking it was back burning (gone wrong) the wind was howling and it looked really close to the houses on the waterfronts. Anyway I didn't know where to go so I went to my old favorite wharf and when I pulled up it was literally covered in Cormorants, excellent I thought, then they all flew away I blinked and then this stunning rainbow appeared out of nowhere which more than made up for the birds taking off, and is my shot of the day for sure. When the Basin (ocean) turns black and green like that you know your in for some ikky weather.
2 all my heavenly flickr friends...u r my angelic blessings...
^i^
this little heavenly angel filled wit blessings 4 u.,.
she's sent from heaven above..
4 all da kindness u have shown...
da 1st blessing she gives u is LOVE..
4 all da times u unselfishly gave comments..,awards & invites..
da blessing of happiness she gives 2 u...
may u never experience a sad day...
may ur soul always feel renewed..
4 all da times u gave me a *smile*...
da blessing of joy will be urs...
this angel of blessings has chosen u..
cuz of soo much of ur heavenly heart u do give..
i am thankful 4 ur many heavenly visits...
ur beautiful...& heavenly comments..
4 u r an angelic blessing 2 me.
^i^
I didn't take this picture it came from a friend of a friend but ....it is so good I had to share it.
No long discription or fantastic words of thought today/tonight. It's been a long day. I plan to post this and not worry about my stream and go look at some beautiful contacts photos and relax. See ya around and have a fab Monday.! Blessings, Andrea