Again in the area of near Monastery from my home … the light this morning was awsome ….

ITS TOTALLY NATURAL LIGHT ::: AND ALL I HAVE DONE IS TO MAKE THE

REFLECTIONS WITH PHOTOSHOP :::

The trees are whispering to me, reminding me of my roots, and my reach... shhhhhh... can you hear them? Selflessly sharing their subtle song…..

…BREATH

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My dog, Emmy, has very expressive eyes. It has been just a little over a year since I adopted her from a high-kill shelter. Now I can't imagine life without her!

"A person can learn alot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. He taught me to appreciate simple things - a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in a shaft of winter sunlight. And as he grew old and achy, he taught me about optimism in the face of adversity. Mostly, he taught me about friendship and selflessness and, above all else, unwavering loyalty."

~ John Grogan

I have been experiencing computer woes and am beginning to suspect the Flickr site itself. Hopefully, I can figure out what's going on soon, because my Flickr friends and their images are a great tonic for me and they help me appreciate all the goodness and beauty in the world - thank you all, Flickr friends!!!

Thank you ! Thank you ! !

“Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey.

At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.”

― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration

At times we feel outnumbered in our attempts to improve the world—to brighten and beautify, to preserve and heal and do what’s best for humanity. Selfless efforts can start to feel beleaguering, discouraging, even pointless with so little support. It is at these times I remind myself that I would rather be the last Good Samaritan standing than to join the ranks of selfish multitudes creating misery.

We all need someone to reach out to occasionally and nowadays, we feel the need to be greater in times of distress, to find comfort, solace and happiness in the company of someone who we have known for a long time and get along with. That's the beauty of SL, a true 'unity in diversity' that we can connect with so many like-minded individuals who brighten our day up.

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Sergius of Radonezh founded near Moscow Trinity Monastery (now it is the Trinity-Sergius Lavra), did much for the Russian church. Holy dearly loved his motherland and a lot of effort put on to help his people survive all the disasters. On the life of the Reverend, we know thanks to the manuscripts of his associates and disciples. Work Epiphanius the Wise called "The Life of St. Sergius of Radonezh," written by him at the beginning of the XV century, is a valuable source of information about the life of the saint.

It is known that he lived to old age. Lying on his deathbed, he gave his disciples exhortation: "have the fear of God" and give people "purity of soul and love unhypocritical." Sergius of Radonezh, died September 25, 1392. Buried it in the Trinity Cathedral.

One of the most venerated saints in Russia since ancient times considered Sergius of Radonezh. His biography is replete with facts selfless service to God. He dedicated many temples. Only in Moscow they number 67. Even the overseas - Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Johannesburg in South Africa and the monastery of St. Sergius of Radonezh in the city of Rumija in Montenegro.

Several days have passed since this beautiful story began. The peoples have united, the Kingdom of Dragons has withdrawn to its frozen paradises and a baby, the fruit of love, will grow up in a new world, in peace. This story was forged step by step, where each character contributed a grain of sand towards the final outcome. Basically it is a sign of friendship, selfless help and trust in others. It is true that sometimes there is evil, betrayal and disappointment, but there is also light, love and good deeds, and in the end, it is what we should stay with.

And tiptoeing, without making a sound, we walked away from S'hej and N'atela, whom we hope to meet again next year in the Fairelands!

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This photograph depicts the magnanimous, incorrigible and selfless relation between a mother and a child. Humans or Animals, this is the purest of all the relations that have ever existed.

This actually is a re-post. Unsatisfied with the processing, I deleted the old picture from Flickr, added a crop and drama; uploaded it again. Enjoy!

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The bodhissattva Avalokiteshvara

Avalokiteshvara is the Buddhist Lord of Compassion. He is a bodhissattva , an enlightened being who has selflessly chosen to remain in the earthly realm to help others attain spiritual liberation. In Tibet, the Dalai Lama is believed to be his incarnation. Here, Avalokiteshvara's right hand is the varadamudra gesture of charity. His left hand is empty but may have held a lotus stalk, a symbol of purity. The figure was made in gilded bronze in several pieces - rivets above the waist and above the elbows hold it together. Judging by the fine quality of the metalwork it was probably made by Newar craftsmen from the Kathmandu Valley whose skills were in great demand across Nepal, Tibet and China.

Finally, NEOJAPAN, the shopping event where high quality designer gather, is about to begin. Is everyone ready?

Last year, I participated as a guest designer, and I remember how selflessly I created the products.

This time I will participate as a regular designer. I am honored and grateful.

Let's all enjoy this big event with over 100 high quality designer stores!

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Before I leave this beautiful bird who graced my morning a few days back I thought I would share.

I wish you all safe journeys my friends. My advice is be kind to one another and do a few selfless acts of kindness..I promise you'll feel better. ~Sam

from my youth....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St6jyEFe5WM

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It is with overwhelming sadness I am writing my last words for you my dear beautiful Angle Amber.

and you were there for me. The laughs, the smiles and how we took each day and made it shine.

💖 Be kind to each other and take good care of each other.

Sending out much love and huge hugs to you all 💖 Lori

"You wake me up with your cute meows,

You feel sad when I leave home

And when I return, you rejoice,

Your love for me is selfless,

Happy birthday my lovely Alfie."

Alf was just 5 months here! At May 23th he became 10!

Happy belated 10the Birthday my sweetest friend!

Images is done with Topaz and texture by Jerry Jones!

Thank you for watching, your comments,

your faves, but most of all your friendship!

Much appreciated! Be well and be safe my dear friends♥

Addy and ♱ Alfie

Unfortunately my lovely friend Alfie

has passed away ♱ on August 5th 2021

Goodbye my Heart♥

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Another autumn shot from my recent trip to Mount Lofty Botanics in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia.

I want to dedcate this to Saffron Blaze. Saffron decided yesterday to remove his Flickr account. Not only have we lost his numerous amazing photographs but we have lost an ally of Flickr who tirelessly made efforts to help many of us understand Flickr, explore, search optimisation, tagging etc etc etc - the list goes on and on.

He did this so diligently and completely selflessly. In the end the negative responses he appeared to be getting from the Flickr management were too much. He left a wordpress note "Flickr staff made it clear they find me more of a problem than a help and I find them less than honest. When you are effectively banned from major areas of a site, either through neglect or design, it makes no sense to continue to participate in such an enterprise."

All of us who knew him (albeit virtually) recognise his unbelievable efforts to help others through the flickr help forum and many flickr groups discussions. New and blossoming photographers to Flickr will now miss out on a guide and mentor. It is a sad day.

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Not everybody gets the same version of me. One person might tell you I'm incredibly caring, selfless and logical! Another person will say I'm cold, inconsiderate and impulsive. Believe them both. I act accordingly.

I suppose everyone has a personal definition of this phrase...shine you light. For me personally it is giving of yourself selflessly without an expectation of return. But you know if you let your's shine...it always returns upon itself.

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Back in April everyone started posting photos of the blood moon so I thought I'd give it a try. The area I wanted to go was closed so I took a turn down to Petty Harbour. It was quiet, cold, and kind of creepy. I had no idea where to go (as usual) and climbed up on some big rocks for a better perspective. Everything was completely still and so dark. I couldn't see it but I could hear sound of the ocean moving in and out under those rocks below me. It was completely unnerving and totally eerie! I lasted about 15 minutes before my battery died and admittedly I was a little thankful for the excuse to leave! :-) I'll go back again but next time earlier in the day so I'm not stumbling my way around in the dark!

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The Strokes, ‘The New Abnormal’ album, has been on repeat for a few weeks now. Its annoying for everyone around me but it is what I do before I can decide if I like it. I admit, I wasn't feeling it at first but this track sort of stuck with me, Selfless, and now there are a few more that have weaselled their way in my head! :-) Have a listen. I hope you like too! :-)

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It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid

At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade

And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy

Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time

But say a prayer, Pray for the other ones

At Christmas time it's hard, but when you're having fun

There's a world outside your window

And it's a world of dread and fear

Where the only water flowing

Is the bitter sting of tears

And the Christmas bells that ring

There are the clanging chimes of doom

Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you

And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time

The greatest gift they'll get this year is life

Where nothing ever grows

No rain nor rivers flow

Do they know it's Christmas time at all?

Here's to you

Raise a glass for everyone

Spare a thought this yuletide for the deprived

If the table was turned would you survive

Here's to them

Underneath that burning sun

You ain't gotta feel guilt just selfless

Give a little help to the helpless

Do they know it's Christmas time at all?

Feed the world

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Stung, once again, by the arrows of love.

Just a fleeting memory, the fire of love never truly extinguished. Purity, chaos, and selflessness.

I'm your and you and our eyes are one.

There are angels among us, beautiful souls that shines and spread happiness to the weary.

There are angels within us, that extend love and care to one another freely.

As human as we can be, it is a blessing to find others with these angelic qualities.

That doesn't mean that we are free from sadness, it just mean that despite our own woes, we are still able to show empathy.

I am blessed, to be surrounded by beautiful, kind, loving and selfless people..

Thank you, Bina, Ketlin, Siri, Kiki, Bana, Autumn, Lori and many more, known and unknown to me..(while not all are in this picture, you are with me, in my heart)

You touched me, in so many ways and I am forever thankful.

With much love and appreciation...♥

Update: 26May2023

I am deeply blessed by everyone that crosses path in my life.

For enriching it and making me more aware of what love, really means. I could not express my gratitude enough, to all for viewing, liking and taking the time to leave encouraging messages of love. Thank you so much.

With much love and well wishes...♥

Selfless love towards all living creatures is a man's noblest attribute.

(C.Darwin)

I just love these little bugs ... They just go selflessly about their business (but my they are quick)! Everyone, have a wonderful new week!

Thanks for stopping by and for leaving me a comment, always appreciated!

The Oblation (Filipino: Pahinungod, Oblasyon) is a concrete statue by Filipino artist Guillermo E. Tolentino which serves as the iconic symbol of the University of the Philippines, my Alma Mater. It depicts a man facing upward with arms outstretched, symbolizing selfless offering of oneself to his country.

Dont ask what year I attended college. It was a looooong time ago. I majored in Political Science and Psychology. Fun times. 😊

Empathy is God's gift to each of us. For with empathy we are lead in love to embrace our brothern whom are hurting, depressed, suicidal, mentally ill, abused, bereaved, hungered and despaired. Aye, the pain that echoes in bellowing screams is strangling our society. It doesn't take much but a warm heart of compassion and selflessness to take hold of one in need. This is our charge for with one another we grow. We strengthen. We heal.

If you are one that feels low in spirit, health or struggle with the above mentioned. Please know you are not alone. You are valued. You are loved. You are stronger than the obstacles before you. Help is always available. Your life has purpose and you will always be missed. Take hold of that friend, counselor, relative or what ever resource that stands within your grasp. There is hope and again I say, you are not alone.

My prayers, shoulder and ear I extend to you.

Be encouraged: 1-800-273-8255 by Logic

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“Summer is a period of luxurious growth. To be in harmony with the atmosphere of summer, awaken early in the morning and reach to the sun for nourishment to flourish as the gardens do. Work, play, travel, be joyful, and grow into selfless service. The bounty of the outside world enters and enlivens us.”

― Paul Pitchford

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To all the beautiful, talented & amazing women in the world, including my wonderful Mom, wishing you all a loved-filled, special day! A special thank you to my Mom for always being my teacher, my best friend, selfless & generous with your love. Love you back more than you know.

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It's dark in the morning. Only the lanterns

Light the way for the occasional traveler.

They burn, and from night to dawn

Accompany us in the darkness of the night.

They stand, shivering from the cold,

And give us light in the pitch-black darkness.

And they, too, have a lantern soul,

Exhausted by the sadness of hopelessness.

The lantern stands, and each of us

It sees off with a secret hope,

That we'll come back, and more than once

Look at the lantern with a gentle smile.

Confess to me, has any of us

Thought about lanterns even once?

And he saved us from the darkness more than once,

Relentless and so brave.

It's dark in the morning. Only the lanterns

Light the earth for us selflessly,

And what's inside the lantern's soul

No one will ever know.

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Relax! Just a little fun in response to my friend Matt's photo here.

Color Meanings

Violet Color Meaning: The Color Violet Symbolizes Wisdom and Sensitivity

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"You want to make all being thinkable, for you doubt with well-founded suspicion that it is already thinkable. But it shall become smooth and serve the spirit as its mirror and reflection. That is your whole will, you who are wisest: a will to power- when you speak of good and evil too, and of valuations. You will want to create the world before which you can kneel: that is your ultimate hope and intoxication.

The unwise, of course, the people- they are like a river on which a bark drifts; and in the bark sit the valuation, solemn and muffled up. Your will and your valuation you have placed on the river of becoming; and what the people believe to be good and evil, that betrays to me an ancient will to power.

It was you who are wisest who placed such guests in this bark and gave them pomp and proud names- you and your dominant will. Now the river carries your bark farther; it has to carry it. It avails nothing that the broken wave foams and angrily opposes the keel. Not the river is your danger and the end of your good and evil, you who are wisest, but that will itself, the will to power- the unexhausted procreative will of life."

Pursuant to the discussion on selfless love that occurred on the previous post, I found this passage from Nietzsche's Zarathustra, quite relevant. After setting the introduction on how human's will to power defines the hierarchy of his world and value systems, he follows by dividing people into those who obey and those who command, by putting all the pressure and responsibility on those who command. He brings the point home by stating that even those who obey have the will to become masters one day and this cycle which he calls "the unexhausted procreative will of life" is inevitable because it forms undeniably the core of human nature. Our Rumi poetically mirrors this psychological insight into saying, "All beings pursue their own internal obligations."

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“After years of having a dog, you know him. You know the meaning of his snuffs and grunts and barks. Every twitch of the ears is a question or statement, every wag of the tail is an exclamation.”

― Robert R. McCammon, Boy's Life

“A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. He taught me to appreciate the simple things-a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in a shaft of winter sunlight. And as he grew old and achy, he taught me about optimism in the face of adversity. Mostly, he taught me about friendship and selflessness and, above all else, unwavering loyalty.”

― John Grogan, Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog

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Thierry Djallo.

A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like mine, Sadie taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. She taught me to appreciate the simple things-a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in a shaft of winter sunlight. And as she grew old and achy, she taught me about optimism in the face of adversity. Mostly, she taught me about friendship and selflessness and, above all else, unwavering loyalty...

Life is short, make it sweet!

I have to fix fence, clean out the chicken coop and chop wood. I will find joy in all these tasks especially when they're done and I can go sit in the hot tub and watch the geese fly over ;-)

‘…the unreality of the selfless sun…’

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After Christmas, cut evergreen trees can be recycled and used as mulch, wildlife habitat, or even used to prevent erosion.

In all religions, birthdays of great personalities are celebrated, but the ideals for which they lived are not remembered and followed. If you do not care to follow their teachings, the celebrations lose their meaning and become artificial observances; it is not doing justice to the great men whose birthdays you celebrate. Jesus taught people to love all beings and serve all with compassion. It is only by practicing these ideals that you can truly celebrate his birthday. You must live in love and lead a life of selfless service based on love. This is the only right way of celebrating the birth of Jesus.

{Sathya Sai Baba}

Ruigoord.

Former churchbuilding, nowadays used as a room for exhibitions and cultural activities..

Ruigoord (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrœyxoːrt]) is a village in the Houtrakpolder in the Dutch province of North Holland, situated within the municipality of Amsterdam. Until the 1880s, it was an island in the IJ bay, which turned into a polder. The village is nowadays partially closed in by the Port of Amsterdam, and lies about 8 km east of Haarlem.[1]

In the 1960s the village was evacuated by the municipality of Amsterdam, which intended to extend its harbour, but the plans fell through. In 1973 the village was squatted by a group of artists who planned to make a colony there. As such it exists to this day, but is legalized nowadays. Full moon parties are regularly organised in the formerly Roman Catholic village church and every year there is the Landjuweel (Land Jewel) festival in August.

Since the early 2000s, the village has staged an annual poetry festival over the Whitsun weekend, Vurige tongen (Fiery Tongues). One of the festival's three days is always devoted to international poets. From 2003 on, a yearly Ruigoord Trophy has been awarded to individuals who have selflessly dedicated themselves to maintaining the village as an important cultural stronghold. The first such trophy was presented to Simon Vinkenoog. Three notable non-Dutch trophy holders are the late American poet and photographer Ira Cohen, the Canada-born writer Jordan Zinovich, and the Amsterdam-based American poet and writer Eddie Woods.

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I woke early this Friday morning here in Australia to a view of rain and leaden skies. Fitting and appropriate indeed as I listened with heavy heart to the radio news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

I am British by birth but no Royalist. However, I do have great respect for her as perhaps the 'ultimate public servant'; her quiet dignity, selflessness and unwavering dedication.

She has been a constant and an anchor throughout all of my life and now as her life and passing becomes part of the great annals of history and time, I know she will be sorely missed by many far and wide.

May she rest in peace.

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An attempt to embed Puccini's Tosca in my self-written poem. The content of the work doesn’t represent my well-being ... I am drinking a gin tonic and "flirting only slightly with death" - smoking :) ...

Hope you will enjoy it ...

Cheers, Bes

E Lucevan El Stelle (Tosca) - embedded in my self written poem:

True love requires the great art of daring to dream awake with open eyes, to use the gentle wings of the imagination as a brush and the grey and desolate façades and streets as a canvas to clothe them anew with bright colours, to give them beautiful, gentle forms - to float with their lightness, to float a dark night on silver shining clouds under the bluish shimmering warm moonlight. To reach places and labyrinths where space and time dissolve.

However, true love is not readily accessible. She is the little sister of the soulless fear-demon, who stands protectively in front of her when an eager soul comes too close to her little sister.

"As proof of your true desire, I demand of you the courage - you must summon to prove your worthiness" she thunders menacingly. As proof she demands fearless, unconditional and selfless willingness to run with passion into her open knives. She invites you to an unequal duel on a cold and dark stage of a brutal dramaturgy where you meet your merciless antagonist who will not forgive any mistake or naivety. She is powerful, prosecutor and judge at the same time.

And if you lose the bitter fight, she will ask you as punishment in a mild but authoritative voice to turn your back on her and close your eyes. Then she will whisper lovingly and reassuringly "I won't kill you right away, I'll let your life escape slowly" and in the same breath ram a knife into your back, piercing your heart.

The deep pain pierces the whole soul

The limbs slacken, the body is one with the earth

The fear-demon applauds... and shouts in a rush of joy “Coda!!!!” (Final act in opera)

The pupils close with dignity like a heavy dark blood-red curtain after a stage performance

The song, conducted by memory, sung by the pain of lost love resounds deeply melancholy to pay its last respects.

Now you are a passive spectator of your own tragedy, listening to a music that was staged just for you:

Bes

"And the stars were shining

And the earth was smelling

The orchard gate creaked

And a footstep grazed the sand

She entered, fragrant

She fell into my arms

Oh, sweet kisses, oh, languid caresses

While trembling, I stripped the beautiful form of its veils!

My dream of love has vanished forever

The hour has passed and I die in despair!

And I have never loved life so much before!"

E Lucevan Le Stelle - Tosca (Giacomo Puccini)

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selfless

luminious

pure

It's been dark since morning. Only the lanterns

The road is illuminated for random travelers.

They burn, and from night to dawn

We are accompanied in the dark of the night.

They stand shivering from the cold,

And they give us light in the pitch darkness

And they also have a lantern soul,

Exhausted by hopeless sadness.

There is a lantern, and each of us

He sees me off with secret hope,

That we will come back, and more than once

Let's look at the lantern with a gentle smile.

Admit it to me, at least one of us

Have you ever thought about lanterns?

And he saved us from the darkness more than once,

Tireless and so brave.

It's been dark since morning. Only the lanterns

They selflessly illuminate the earth for us,

And what's inside the lantern in the shower

No one will probably ever find out......

Alliaria petiolata, or garlic mustard, is native to Europe, western and central Asia, northwestern Africa, Morocco, Iberia, and the British Isles; north to northern Scandinavia; and east to northern Pakistan and Xinjiang in western China.

It is highly destructive in the US. Introduced from Europe in the 1800s for herbal and erosion-control purposes, it lacks natural predators here. It aggressively invades forest floors, outcompetes native spring wildflowers, disrupts soil chemistry, and threatens specific wildlife like the West Virginia white butterfly.

Ironically, I found them in our state-run botanical garden. 😒😒😒

Remembering every hero who selflessly sacrificed for our freedom, wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day weekend!