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This has a profound effect on migratory birds. The island seen in the background is Antelope Island, Utah
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Geranium is a genus of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as geraniums or cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, with the greatest diversity in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region. Wikipedia
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The Naming Of Cats by T. S. Eliot
«…
When you notice a cat in profound meditation,
The reason, I tell you, is always the same:
His mind is engaged in a rapt contemplation
Of the thought, of the thought, of the thought of his name:
His ineffable effable
Effanineffable
Deep and inscrutable singular Name. »
«…
Si un gato ves en meditación,
el motivo nunca te asombre.
Su mente está en contemplación
de la Idea Una de su nombre.
Su inefable, efable,
efainefable,
único, oscuro, inescrutable Nombre. »
The Naming of Cats, de T. S. Eliot —traducción de R. Ortiz, en El libro de los gatos habilidosos del Viejo Possum—, un libro de poemas, dirigido al público infantil, donde los gatos se constituyen en reflejos de las tipologías humanas. Sobre este libro se basaría el musical Cats, y este es el fragmento final del poema que lo abre.
«…
Quand vous voyez un chat plongé dans ses « pensées »,
La raison, c’est bien simple, est sa quête insondable :
Il s’adonne en esprit au plaisir de songer
À l’image de l’idée de la pensée sans fond
De son nom ineffable, ineffable et affable,
Son indicible et profond et singulier Nom. »
Comment appeler son chat, d’après T.S. Eliot
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Spending time deep in the desert late at night is such a profound experience, the smell of sage and granite the light wind and the silence is deafening with no bugs or birds, nothing but wind. After spending a few days here I think that's why the Anasazi people chose this area to build their civilization. I hiked 3 miles of trail right along the base of the canyons and the sounds made, each different in tone and speed, speak to the traveler as he or she passes by, providing a fresh burst of cool air. This structure was erected in 1050 and has since survived the elements remarkably well.
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location : Nanzenji Temple Tenjyuan ,Kyoto city ,Kyoto Prefecture,Japan
南禅寺 天授庵
Tenjyuan :
Tenjyuan is one of the most historically important temple of the Nanzenji. It was built as a dedication of the founder of the Nanzenji , Daiminkokushi Mukanfumon .
In 1267 the Emperpor Kameyama,enchanted with the natural beauty of the spot,elected a villa on the site where where the Nanzenji Temple now stands. Around 1288 the emperor was vexed by the appearance of a ghost and asked for help from Daiminkokushi ,the third Chief Priest of the Tofukuji Temple.
The priest rid Emperor Kameyama of the gost by merely performing Zazen meditations without reciting a single sutra.
The emperor was deeply moved by this demonstration of the priest's virtue and subsequently became became his disciple,giving himself the name Hoo("Great Priest").He later converted his villa into zen temple and dedicated it to Daiminkokushi.These events took place in Hoo's later years ; the priest died before the coversation of the villa was complete.It was left for a priest named Kiansoen,the successor of Daiminkokushi.to finish the work and inaugurate the zen temple. For this reason little credit for the task is given to Daiminkokushi himself.In 1336 Kokakushiren,the 15th chief priest of Nanzen Ji Temple,asked the retired Emperor Kogon for permission to construct a building commemorating the founding of the temple by Daiminkokushi.Construction on the building was completed in the following year(1337),hence the opening of the Tenjyuan.
Tenjyuan,however ,was destroyed in the Nanzenji conflagration of 1447 .Nor was the temple spared destraction by fire during the Onin War ( 1467-1477). More then 130 years passed before the temple was finally reconstructed.
Many of the temples destroyed by wars were reconstructed in the last quarter of the 16th century,when Japan enjoyed a period of political stability. The priests of Nanzenji agreed that the Tenjyuan be reconstructed by one of the most famous Zen priests of Kyoto,Genporeisan.He appointed Ungakureikei chief priest of the Tenjyuan ,and asked the daimyo Hosokawa Yusei to finance the enterprise.Thanks to generous contribution of Hosokawa,the reconstruction of the Main Hall,the Main Gate,and the old study was completed in August ,1602.These are the Tenjyuan buildings that stand today.
The garden consists of the front ,or eastern,garden of the Main Hall, and the southern garden near the Study.
The eastern garden is a rock garden. A geometrically designed stone footpath embedded in white sand and moss connects the Main Hall with the Maingate. This footpath was made 1338 after the original construction of the Tenjyuan.
The other ,shorter stone footpath leading to Yusai's mausoleum was made after Yusai's death in1610.
The layout of the southern garden clearly illustrates the characteristics of late 14th century landscaping.The two central islands in particular epitomize this style. A long penninsula extending from the study and a smaller penninsula extending from the other side meet to form a curling clasp,creating an eastern and western pond.The shorelines of the two ponds so divided are thus varied.
The eastern pond is smaller than the other and has a slopping bank.In addition to this landscaping technique,the arrangement of rocks near the waterfall indicates that the garden was made around the time of the construction of the Tenjyuan in 1337.
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a profound truth that humanity has since disregarded to its own detriment. Since the words "humility" and "humble" also derive from humus, it is rather ironic that we should have assigned our species so arrogant a name as Homo sapiens sapiens ("wise wise man") :-)
Daniel Hillel, Out of the Earth: Civilization and the Life of the Soil
HPPT!! Humility Matters!
rose, little theater rose garden, raleigh, north carolina
“Everyday creativity is profoundly human in activity and scope. It’s gritty, soulful stuff. Or it can be. It can make us feel—and even be—more alive. There can be tremendous meaning in that. Meaning that transcends happiness. Meaning that’s found in the making itself, as we discover more about ourselves, our work, and the direction it’s leading.”
~David duChemin, Ch. 13, The Problem With Muses; Notes on Everyday Creativity, 2020
Playing with Helicon Focus stacking and daisies behind daisies. Just five images stacked.
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We revisited many of the places we had seen twice in summer to get a profound idea of what Lofoten in winter really means. Obviously Uttakleiv was one of these with the exception that in summer we barely saw a single soul here. Now in winter, there were queues for photographing the beach in LE with the mountain backdrop.
Anyway, Happy Monochrome Monday!
Have you seen the film Being there with Peter Sellers? Watch it! Simple and profound comedy. It is one of those films that pop up in my mind from time to time. When I tried to do this image in black and white, it immediately took away from the sense of being there. And also, to me, it seems that something extraordinary is about to take place next in this image.
The process of germination and growth of acorns offers profound insights into the very essence of life itself. From a tiny seed, a great tree may arise, representing the awe-inspiring potential for growth and transformation inherent in all living beings. The sprouting of the acorn into a seedling also highlights the delicate balance of environmental factors necessary for life to flourish, such as water, soil, and sunlight. Moreover, the process of growth can be seen as a reflection of the cyclical nature of existence, as the seedling transforms into a mature tree, which in turn produces its own acorns, perpetuating the cycle of life. Overall, the germination and growth of acorns offer a powerful reminder of the beauty and complexity of life and the interconnectedness of all things.
I am entirely on the side of mystery. I mean, any attempt to explain away the mystery is ridiculous. I believe in the profound and unfathomable mystery of life which has a sort of divine quality about it.
Aldous Huxley
Bethlehem's Basilica of the Nativity is one of the most significant religious and historical sites in the world. Located in Bethlehem, a town in the West Bank, it is widely regarded as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The basilica holds immense religious importance for Christians and attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the globe.
The Basilica of the Nativity was originally commissioned by Emperor Constantine the Great in the 4th century AD. It was built over the site believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, as identified by early Christian tradition. The basilica's architecture reflects a blend of Roman, Byzantine, and Crusader influences, making it a unique and historically rich structure.
The church's interior features a combination of ornate decorations, mosaics, and religious artifacts, preserving the essence of its ancient origins. One of its most iconic elements is the Grotto of the Nativity, a small underground cave within the basilica, traditionally recognized as the exact spot where Jesus was born. Pilgrims often gather around this revered site to pay their respects and offer prayers.
Throughout its long history, the Basilica of the Nativity has faced various challenges, including damage from earthquakes and periods of conflict. However, it has been meticulously restored and remains a symbol of enduring faith and spiritual devotion.
Due to its profound historical and religious significance, the Basilica of the Nativity has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, further cementing its importance as a place of cultural and religious heritage for people worldwide. Visiting this holy site offers a powerful and humbling experience, allowing individuals to connect with centuries of Christian tradition and reverence for the birth of Jesus Christ.
Black Bears are so fascinating to watch with their interesting individual personalities. A beautiful and too often misunderstood animal that is deserving of our profound respect. For one they help make our forests so beautiful with the way they fertilize the forests with the fish they eat.
e comunque e per fortuna nasce un nuovo giorno ...il cielo e i tetti di Parigi sono ancora lì...i Parigini "stracciati" dalla violenza riprenderanno le loro vite e piangeremo tutti quelle spezzate in questa notte di orrore folle, senza senso o che forse un senso ce l'ha ma rimane ancora incomprensibile...resta l'amaro in bocca sì, ma anche la stramaledetta voglia di dire basta alla violenza insensata...crediamo nel profondo senso di umanità che ci contraddistingue e adoperiamoci per spiccare il volo...un volo creativo e di speranza verso una vera libertà....Je suis Paris...
and in any case, and fortunately there is a new day ... the sky and the roofs of Paris are still there ... the Parisians "bargain" by the violence will resume their lives and mourn all those broken on this night of horror insane, senseless or a sense that maybe have it but still incomprehensible ... remains a bitter taste, yes, but also the damned desire to put a stop to the senseless violence ... we believe in the profound sense of humanity that distinguishes us, and work to stand out the flight ... a flight creative and hope towards real freedom .... Je suis Paris ...
""Bells hold profound meaning in Buddhism as well. They often represent enlightenment and are used in rituals and meditation practices. The sound of a Buddhist bell signifies the presence of the sacred and encourages mindfulness among practitioners. Bells, such as the large temple bells found in many monasteries, symbolize the voice of Buddha, expressing teachings and guiding individuals on their spiritual journey. The clear ringing sound also serves to focus the mind during meditation, cultivating peace and awareness.""
Info-internet
Another origami ribbon-bell again from one piece of double colored wrapping paper, 30x30cm. Final size 15x11cm.
I tried to processed the photo in a way, that it looks like that this bell is floating in the air ;-))
Model: Ribbon-bell 2
Design: Takashi Hojyo
Diagrams in the Origami Tanteidan Magazine #43
Still useful as a garden gnome. Every free society loves to demonstrate its 'normality' by tolerating a minority of freaks. Fuji X-Pro1.
Sunrise Dunes, Desert Mountains. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.
Sunrise light highlights the forms of sand dunes against a backdrop of desert mountains.
Some of my other recent Death Valley dunes photographs have featured a wild wind and sand storm — a very dramatic scene that was not easy to photograph. Here I switch to almost the opposite sort of mood in the dunes, the quiet moment when the first sunrise light comes to them. The light changes with incredible speed at this time of day, going from the soft blue tones of pre-sunrise to the bright and harsh daytime colors in moments. I made this photograph during the first moments of direct light, when the distant mountain remained almost entirely in shadow.
It is hard to convey the experience of the dunes at this moment. Sometimes it feels like there is a dissonance between the profound quiet and stillness and the rapidity of the visual changes. We continued to photograph a bit longer, then the magical light was gone.
G Dan Mitchell is a California photographer and visual opportunist. His book, “California’s Fall Color: A Photographer’s Guide to Autumn in the Sierra” is available from Heyday Books, Amazon, and directly from G Dan Mitchell.
Continuing with my Positive Flags of the Nations celebrating Love.
Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
Kindness in giving creates love.
Lao Tzu
Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! ❤️❤️❤️
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Dans un phare quelque part sur la côte de Terre Neuve (Canada), le 8 novembre 1876
Ce matin là, le gardien du phare regardait le bateau de ravitaillement quitter une dernière fois avant l’hiver. Il sentait son coeur se déchirer comme la mer qui s’abattait avec force sur les contreforts rocheux du phare. Mais son réflexe de survie lui refusait obstinément l’abandon. Après tout se disait-il, il comptait parmi les rares privilégiés à comprendre le jeu incessant du brouillard et de la lumière... et le danger qu’il représentait pour les pêcheurs et les navires marchands. Alors, il but son thé en toute sérénité, sachant qu’il écrivait à chaque jour de solitude, une histoire profondément humaine. (Patrice)
Photo : Phare de Rose Blanche, Terre-neuve, Canada
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In a lighthouse somewhere on the coast of Newfoundland, November 8th, 1876...
That morning, the lighthouse keeper looked after the supply boat leaving for the last time before winter. He felt his heart tear apart like the sea that lashed forcefully on the rocky counterforts of the lighthouse, but his survival reflex stubbornly stopped him to surrender. After all, he said, he was among the few privileged to understand the continuous game of fog and light . . . the danger that it posed for the fishermen and the commercial boats.
So he calmly drunk his tea, knowing that he was writing with each day of solitude, a profoundly human story.
Photo: Rose Blanche Lighthouse, Newfoundland, Canada
My profound thanks to all my friends who have been inquiring about me. Health issues have kept me away
Thoroughbreds in The Stable. Provenance, pedigree, original, profound. Union Pacific 4014, 844, and 3985, stable mates in the shrine in Cheyenne, WYO.
A holocaust survivor made a profound statement relating to our times . . . she said . . .
"Unlike during Nazi Germany - no country is coming to save you, because every country is involved"
Another survivor speaks out
www.bitchute.com/video/eONuwxLJjaaW/
Taken on location at the beautiful ELVION sim
It might behoove me to say something profoundly profound about this photograph, something about being, being there and not being anywhere, about time being light, being nothing and everything being time, you, me, the mountains, the rivers and the sea, and all the blah blah blah. Instead…I wrote this drivel to check if you’re paying attention.
Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life. A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day. Music is effective for relaxation and stress management.
The tiny little helpers from little world need a break to relax from time to time as well :)
At the end is up to yourself and mostly gets dircted by the mood we are in at the moment. If you feel that you would like to relax and refresh youself - you might give this a try...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApUIoO6MOos
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I've recently watched an interview with Salvador Dali where he was stating that all his artwork are based on his dreams coming to him 10 minutes before he was fully asleep.
Dali learned over time to take control of his lucid dream state and with that, he mastered accessing his subconscious and used what he had found in his act of creating. Of course, the way he materialized what he found is truly amazing as well, in any ways, all his artwork are now fascinating manifestations of one man's creative mind, ideas and experiences, for all of us to see and wonder about.
This all made me think, this 10 minutes time period of lucid dream state, mystical space before we all are fully gone somewhere else; I cannot help noticing a parallel notion happening in the way nature behaves just before it awakes or falls asleep; the most unexpected, wonderous and profound events, colours, particles, sensations are seem to manifest themselves in those couple of minutes of lucid dream states of nature, just before it all settles again.
Image taken of Kinlochard Stone Jetty at Loch Ard, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
“Yesterday, Day of Recollection, realized again above all my need for profound and total humility—especially in relation to any work I may do for peace. Humility is more important than zeal. Descent into nothingness and dependence on God. Otherwise I am just fighting the world with its own weapons, and there the world is unbeatable. Indeed, it does not even have to fight back: I will exhaust my self and that will be the end of my stupid efforts. To seek strength in God, especially in the Passion of Christ.”
“On the night watch, hurrying by, I pushed open the door of the novice’s scriptorium and flashed the light over all the empty desks. It was as if the empty room were wholly full of their hearts and their love, as if their goodness had made the place wholly good and rich with love. The loveliness of humanity, which God has taken to Himself in love, and the wonder of each individual person among them. This is of final and eternal significance. To have been appointed by God to be their Father, to have received them from God as my children, to have loved them and been loved by them with such simplicity and sincerity, without nonsense or flattery or sentimentality: this is completely wonderful and is a revelation...”
- Thomas Merton, The Intimate Merton (December 11,1961)