This is my first Flickr Favourites for quite some time and I'm looking forward to visiting Mitsy over at Artmind to find out what everyone else has in their flickr favourites this week. For me, a little collage of recent favourites, inspired by one of my favourite passages.
"I used to sit on the banks with a raft and watch the water roll lazily by. One day I pushed my raft into the shallows of the water and found the water moved swifter than I thought. My raft was actually a boat. Then, after some time, I rowed my little boat into deeper water. There were great storms, mighty winds, tremendous waves, and sometimes I felt so alone. But I have noticed my little rowboat is now a mighty ship manned by my friends and loved ones; and beautiful calm seas, warm sunny days, and nights filled with comfortable dreams always double after a storm. Now, I could never go back and sit on the bank. In fact, I search for deeper water. Such is life when lived." ~ B.D.Gulledge ~
"I used to sit on the banks with a raft and watch the water roll lazily by. One day I pushed my raft into the shallows of the water and found the water moved swifter than I thought. My raft was actually a boat. Then, after some time, I rowed my little boat into deeper water. There were great storms, mighty winds, tremendous waves, and sometimes I felt so alone. But I have noticed my little rowboat is now a mighty ship manned by my friends and loved ones; and beautiful calm seas, warm sunny days, and nights filled with comfortable dreams always double after a storm. Now, I could never go back and sit on the bank. In fact, I search for deeper water. Such is life when lived." ~ B.D.Gulledge ~
The passage perfectly describes how I feel about my 'life lived' and how grateful I am for my 'crew' - my beautiful family and friends.
Gorgeous photos, beautiful words ... sigh ... what could be better? :-) Thanks for sharing these Clair, I never make good use of the wonderful resource flickr is, though, I am sure I would be lost forever once I started gazing at all those fantastic photos!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely - a little peaceful moment which is just what I need right now :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful text! And true as well :)
ReplyDeleteThe photos are also lovely... make me want to sail way and have a "lived life"!
Awsome thoughtful posts and matching mosaic.
ReplyDeletegreat...the words and the pics !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images and the words perfect...!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this, just love it. I love water, and the passage is beautiful. Welcome aboard my ship, mate! xx
ReplyDeleteHello Clair, great to see you again doing mosaics and playing along. I love your mosaics!
ReplyDeleteI think a crew is the most important to have. Even though you know your direction, sometimes it's hard to stay on track so a crew is irreplaceble!
Glad you're feeling happy and content!
Hi Claire! Thanks for having a look at my blog and leaving the comment! Much appreciated. I just had a quick look at yours but I definitely need more time. Will come back! love what you are doing! hugs, kissinia
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