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Session at Praia do Bessa. Gladis demonstrated her grand flexibility doing this yoga posture in a great location.
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Leighton Moss is the largest reedbed in north-west England, and home to some really special birds such as breeding bitterns, bearded tits and marsh harriers. You might see deer too, not to mention butterflies aplenty!
Opening times
The reserve and visitor centre are open daily all year round (except 25 December). The reserve is open from 9 am to dusk and the visitor centre from 9.30 am-5 pm (4.30 pm November-January inclusive).
Entrance charges
Free to the visitor centre and tearoom. Admission to hides and nature trails: £4.50 adults, £3 concessions, £1 children, £9 family. Free to RSPB members and those who come by public transport or on bike.
Avocet
Avocets can be seen from the hides overlooking the Allen and Eric Morecambe Pools in spring and summer.
Bearded tit
A year-round attraction here in the extensive reedbeds. They form flocks in autumn and can often be seen picking up grit from special tables on the causeway or directly from the paths.
Bittern
Bitterns can be heard 'booming' from the causeway between march and May. Scan over the reedbeds and you may catch a glimpse of one in flight - particularly in May and June. You may also see one sitting at the edge of the pools on frosty winter days.
Marsh harrier
Spring brings displaying marsh harriers to Leighton Moss. The males and females are busy feeding their young throughout summer and can often be seen hunting over the reedbed.
Water rail
Watch from the hides for water rails emerging to feed on the edge of the channels and pool within the reedbed. They may venture out onto exposed mud when the water drops in late summer and autumn or onto ice in winter.
Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. In summer, look out for young birds making their first venture into the outside world. Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds - some heading south to a warmer climate, others seeking refuge in the UK from the cold Arctic winter. In winter, look out for large flocks of birds gathering to feed, or flying at dusk to form large roosts to keep warm.
Spring
Booming bitterns in the reedbeds, best heard from the Causeway. Marsh harriers displaying high above the reedbeds. Butterflies along the reserve trails. The arrival of summer-visiting birds fills the reedbed with the rattling calls of sedge and reed warblers. Birdsong can be enjoyed in the woodland. Buzzards can be seen daily flying over the reserve. On the Allen and Eric Morecambe pools, large flocks of migrant black-tailed godwits stop off on their way to Iceland and the first avocets return to nest.
Summer
The special sight of marsh harriers passing food to each other in flight. Red deer grazing the Jackson and Griesdale meres in the evenings. The sight and sound of a busy black-headed gull colony. A chance to see young bitterns venturing out into the edges of the pools to feed, as well as a variety of young waterbirds. A succession of marsh flowers along the reserve tracks. Avocets and their chicks on the Allen and Eric Morecambe pools.
Autumn
Parties of bearded tits flying across the reeds and picking up grit from the paths. Huge flocks of starlings wheeling above the reedbed before pouring into the reeds to roost. Migrant wading birds, especially greenshanks, ruffs and returning black-tailed godwits on the pools viewed from the Allen and Eric Morecambe hides.
Winter
Teals, shovelers and gadwalls join the resident ducks to congregate in large numbers in the pools. Bitterns and water rails can be seen out on the ice during cold spells. Flocks of siskins feed in the alders. Flocks of wigeons and greylag geese graze the saltmarsh at the Allen and Eric Morecambe pools, and are regularly disturbed by wintering peregrines and merlins.
Viewing points
Seven hides with the nearest hide to visitor centre only 160 yards (150 m) away.
Nature trails
Three nature trails: 0.5 miles, 0.8 km to 2 miles, and 3.2 km.
Tearoom
A wide selection of hot and cold food and drinks throughout the day. Parties catered for on request.
Refreshments available
•Hot drinks
•Cold drinks
•Hot meals
•Cold meals
•Sandwiches
•Snacks
Shop
The shop stocks:
•Binoculars and telescopes
•Books
•Bird food
•Gifts
Educational facilities
Education visits to Leighton Moss offer an exciting opportunity for your pupils to explore nature through the first-hand study of birds, other animals and plants. Led by professional RSPB educators, the curriculum-linked programmes are safe, hands-on, thought-provoking and fun. Approved as a safe provider of outdoor education activities by Lancashire County Council, Leighton Moss's risk-assessed programmes help children to understand the value of wildlife and natural places through experiential learning. Leighton Moss has the largest remaining reedbed in north-west England - a magical place where you and your pupils could hear the bitterns booming in the spring, watch the marsh harriers swooping in the summer or see the meres full of over-wintering ducks and geese in the winter. With a well-equipped classroom, shop, picnic area, trails and bird hides, Leighton Moss is the ideal place to bring your class for an unforgettable experience of nature. You can visit any day of the year. Our start times are flexible to suit you. It is advisable to book well in advance for the summer term, which is our busiest time. We can cater for two classes (or approximately 60 children), which will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 15.
Access to hides and viewpoints
Bird-feeding station has a screen, with varied height viewing slots and knee hole extension, which overlooks the birdtables and feeders. Lilian's hide is accessed via 1:20 ramp; a large, glazed, picture window overlooks the lagoon and reedbeds; an induction loop is available. Jackson's hide is accessed via 1:10 ramp; there are no adapted wheelchair places.
Griesdale hide is accessed via 1:10 ramp; there are no adapted wheelchair places. Public hide is accessed via a very shallow, 1:40 ramp; specially adapted places for wheelchairs are at left end of hide. Lower hide is accessed via three steep steps.
Access to visitor centre, shop and tearoom
The front entrance is accessed through double doors, which open both ways, to reception desk on ground floor. The upper floor, with tearoom, is accessed via a stair-lift from the shop and rear entrance of the visitor centre. This lift does not accommodate wheelchairs; transfer from chair to lift via shallow ramp; staff are available to help.
Shop is on the ground floor of the visitor centre; staff are available to help. Tearoom is on the first floor of visitor centre, staff are available to help with carrying trays etc.
Path surfaces and gradients
There are 8 km of trails on the nature reserve. There is a bird-feeding station 50 m from visitor centre, down 1:15 and 1:40 gradients with an adverse camber; the path is surfaced with compacted gravel/rolled stone. From the feeding station to Lilian's hide is 100 m, initially down a 1:20 slope, levelling and then another 1:20 slope to the hide entrance; the path is surfaced with compacted gravel/rolled stone.
From Lilian's hide to Jackson's hide is 535 m. From Lilian's hide to Griesdale hide is 735 m; the path is surfaced with compacted gravel/rolled stone, and narrows to one metre in places. From Lilian's hide to Public hide is 1,000 m; the path is undulating, rolled stone with two non-wheelchair accessible kissing gates; it has a steep gradient of 1:10 along some of its length. There is a 100 m stretch along the public highway.
The final approach to the hide is along a public causeway of rough, rolled stone with a 1:10 slope. Visitors with limited mobility can drive to the start of the public causeway. From Public hide to Lower hide is 820 m; the path is surfaced with compacted mud and stone; it is narrow in places and accessible to semi-ambulant visitors.
Car parking
Visitors can park in front of and behind the visitor centre; the surface is rolled stone. There is an alternative car park on the opposite side of the road from the visitor centre.
Toilets
One adapted, unisex toilet accessed via shop and rear entrance to visitor centre.
Wheelchair loan
One wheelchair available for loan, contact reserve staff for availability.
Its Saturday and I'm feeling lazy so a pic from my files for you today..
So, what shall I do today?? A little flexible fun maybe..??
Have a fabulous Saturday.. 😉💥💋💖
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Csigaver!!!
......az nem folyt!
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Barmilyen hihetetlennek is tunik serules nekul kepes atkelni a pengen.
Kolyok koromban hallottam errol eloszor, azota szerettem volna kiprobali.
A csigat nem tudom, nem nyilatkozott, de nem is ellenkezett.
Szo nelkul belement...
Szoval az otlet nem az enyem. -sajnos.
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hair - .+*Crwn*+.Pinkbeige&Pinkbrown [MS]
bodysuit - ***No_Name*** Bodysuit MESH (grey)
shoes - ::*Etoile*::Ballet Shoes -Black-
The Prayer Song of the Temple Bells by Daniel Arrhakis (2023)
(*) Meaning of the Green Tara mantra
The Green Tara mantra is a ten-syllable mantra. Every time it is chanted, it allows a connection with the goddess.
His verses are: “Om tare tuttare ture soha”
"Om" are the immeasurable qualities of the body, speech and mind of enlightened beings.
“Tare” is the one who liberates.
“Tuttare” eliminates all fears.
“Ture” grants all success.
“Soha” means: “May the blessings of Tara which are contained in the mantra ‘om tare tuttare ture’ take root in our hearts.”
In the Tibetan language, Tara is known as Drolma, the savior, being the manifestation of the feminine energy of the enlightened mind: wisdom. That is, it is enlightened, flexible and practical wisdom. It is the fast energy, present in the moment. Besides being the release of fear and everything!
When practiced, this mantra helps overcome fear and anxiety. Tara devotees believe that the mantra can grant wishes, eliminate suffering and bring all kinds of happiness.
(**) The Meaning of Ringing Bells in Buddhism
Buddhist meditations or prayer rituals include objects that symbolize important concepts in Buddhism. Two of the most important objects in worship include the bell and incense. Each have several meanings and are part of honoring the Three Jewels or Three Treasures of Buddhism, which are the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha.
The bell symbolizes Buddha's voice. It calls for the protection of heavenly deities. The sound of the bell equals the sound of the Dharma, or the entity or law, which sustains the order of things in the universe.
The gentle ring of the bell serves to focus a follower's attention, bringing it out of future worries or pulling it away from past concerns. Many Buddhist prayers begin with the sound of the bell. However, the Buddhist faithful may also ring bells when entering a temple or answering the call to worship when a monk sounds the bell. The bell symbolizes wisdom and compassion, which Buddhist practitioners recognize as being the path to Enlightenment.
Here, with this prayer, we intend to positively inspire our state of mind, giving it strength to distance itself from negative feelings and seek to overcome itself through prayer but also through persistence.
Before each section "Dling, Dlong, Dling, Dlong" the call is made with a small personal bell evoking it both at the beginning and at the end of the prayer, which must be repeated as many times as we want.
Here the position can be sitting, kneeling, cross-legged or even standing.
The bell has a sense of alertness here, alerting the spirit not to let itself be influenced by negative feelings or ideas; deep down a constant awakening, a call to self-assessment and self-criticism but also a call to prayer.
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(*) Significado do mantra Tara Verde
O mantra de Tara Verde é um mantra de dez sílabas. Toda vez que é entoado, ele permite uma conexão com a deusa.
Seus versos são: “Om tare tuttare ture soha”
“Om” são as imensuráveis qualidades dos corpo, da fala e da mente de seres iluminados.
“Tare” é aquela que liberta.
“Tuttare” elimina todos os medos.
“Ture” concede todo o sucesso.
“Soha” significa: “Possam as bênçãos de Tara que estão contidas no mantra ‘om tare tuttare ture’ se enraizarem nos nossos corações.”
Na língua tibetana, Tara é conhecida como Drolma, a salvadora, sendo a manifestação da energia feminina da mente iluminada: a sabedoria. Ou seja, é a sabedoria iluminada, flexível e prática. É a energia rápida, presente no momento. Além de ser a libertação do medo e de tudo!
Quando praticado, esse mantra ajuda a superar o medo e a ansiedade. Quem é devoto de Tara acredita que o mantra pode conceder desejos, eliminar os sofrimentos e trazer todo tipo de felicidade.
(**) O significado de tocar sinos no budismo
Meditações budistas ou rituais de oração incluem objetos que simbolizam conceitos importantes no budismo. Dois dos objetos mais importantes na adoração incluem o sino e o incenso. Cada um tem vários significados e fazem parte da homenagem às Três Jóias ou Três Tesouros do Budismo, que são o Buda, o Dharma e a Sangha.
O sino simboliza a voz de Buda. Ele clama pela proteção das divindades celestiais. O som do sino equivale ao som do Dharma, ou a entidade ou lei, que sustenta a ordem das coisas no universo.
O toque suave do sino serve para focar a atenção de um seguidor, tirando-o das preocupações futuras ou afastando-o das preocupações passadas. Muitas orações budistas começam com o som do sino. No entanto, os fiéis budistas também podem tocar sinos ao entrar em um templo ou atender ao chamado para a adoração quando um monge toca o sino. O sino simboliza sabedoria e compaixão, que os praticantes budistas reconhecem como sendo o caminho para a Iluminação.
Aqui com esta oração pretendemos inspirar positivamente o nosso estado de espirito dando-lhe força para se afastar dos sentimentos negativos e procurar superar-se a si mesmo através da oração mas também da persistencia.
Antes de cada trecho "Dling, Dlong, Dling, Dlong" faz-se a chamada com um pequeno sino pessoal evocando-o também tanto no inicio e no fim da reza, que deverá ser repetida tantas vezes que quisermos.
Aqui a posição pode ser sentada, de joelhos, de pernas cruzadas ou mesmo de pé.
O sino tem aqui um sentido de alerta, alerta para o espirito para não se deixar influenciar por sentimentos ou ideias negativas; no fundo um acordar constante, um apelo à autoavaliação e à autocritica de nós mesmos mas também um apelo à oração.
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Texts And Image created by Daniel Arrhakis for The Ion Mystical World / The Prophets Of Ion / Humanistic Mystic Movement
Miso sopa and rice with beans.
mums, おなかペコペコ！
Dishware from muji.
My miso shiro (quite flexible recipe..)
Put the dried wakame in water to rehydrate. Warm water with stock (I usually put regular vegetable stock if I don't have dashi stock), then mix in the hot water the miso, the cut wakame (and tofu if you have/want) . Warm and mix without boiling. Then serve in a bowl and add some sliced scallions if available, I usually put some fresh garlic from the window pot instead.
Canada goose using his back as a headrest. Having a flexible neck has its advantages! Wildwood Park, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The tree bending so that there will be another view of the Metro Manila skyline in the Philippines during sunset.
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) was designed by Zaha Hadid and constructed between 2009 and 2014. Designed as a cultural hub in the historical district of Seoul, South Korea's largest fashion district, the DDP is composed of undulating surfaces that resemble the flow of liquid and allow flexibility in space. The exterior envelope of the DDP, a smooth and giant mushroom-like structure floating above ground level, is made of concrete, aluminum, steel, and stone.
Did a small project over the last two months, Trampoline Life. Ideally, I wanted to get real close while folks were bouncing around, capture their faces "in flight", as it were.
Only snag, folks jumping looked FANTASTIC when I backed up a bit, especially Stephanie here. A dancer by trade, even while in the air she was able to move and contort in ways I could not resist capturing.
Seeing how this first shoot turned out, the subsequent shoots had me toggling back and forth from close-up to a bit wider, leaving me flexibility in how the series will eventually look.
Still figuring that part out...but I'll tell ya, having people jump around while taking their picture? Fantastic.