What do you see?

by Lisa HarrisNo Comments
What do you see?  I took this photo while out for a quiet and reflective morning walk earlier this week. Briefly back in the north east to attend a funeral, I went for a walk that morning to ground myself first. I stood and looked at this tree and it's surroundings for quite some time. To me, there seemed many messages in what I noticed. Among them, when all else washes away, roots remain strong, and the sun continues to shine even on the most still and sad mornings.I felt peace here. I wonder what you see in this picture? I'd like to know ... Taken at Jesmond Dene 16th September 2024...
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Desiderata

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Go placidly amid the noise and haste,and remember what peacethere may be in silence.As far as possible without surrenderbe on good terms with all persons.Speak your truth quietlyand clearly;and listen to others,even the dull and the ignorant;they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons,they are vexations to the spirit.If you compare yourselfwith others,you may become vain and bitter;for always there will be greaterand lesser persons than yourself.Enjoy your achievements as wellas your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble;it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.Exercise caution in your business affairs;for the world is full of trickeryBut let this not blind you to whatvirtue there is;many persons strive for high ideals;and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself.Especially, do not feign affection.Neither be cynical about love;for in the face of all aridityand disenchantmentit is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years,gracefully surrendering the things of youth.Nurture strength of spirit to shield...
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