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Tag Archives: Beauty
Quickie Quote: Beauty Within…
Here’s a favorite quote that also poses a challenge: how are we filling the cups of our lives? Are we letting beauty in? “We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over … Continue reading
Quickie Quote: AUTUMN!
On this first day of Autumn (after imbibing large quantities of appropriate pumpkin spice beverages) here’s a quickie quote to get fall vibes going: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Albert Camus grace, peace & … Continue reading
gray skies (& sunshine) @ The Grand Canyon
“Gray skies are just clouds passing over.” Duke Ellington gray skies @ the Grand Canyon Glancing out the window the other morning I encountered a glorious sunrise. Waves of color filled the horizon before disappearing behind bleak winter clouds within … Continue reading
Posted in SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS, Travel
Tagged Beauty, Creation, faith, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, Quotes, The Grand Canyon, Travel
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#Advent – Waiting and Wonder
On this Second Sunday of Advent, Virginia is contemplating waiting and wonder (being open to wonder while waiting for something?) “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” Greek proverb “Teach us to wait, as we hang in the balance of the … Continue reading
Snapshots & Whatnot: Contemplative Beauty
In the mad hustle and bustle of our daily lives it’s often a challenge carving out time to contemplate beauty, to let it settle in our hearts for a tick or two. Today Virginia (the person) is sharing pics from … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Beauty, blogging, faith, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, prayer, Quotes, Travel
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Butterfly Beauty (scattering JOY!)
A little Monday butterfly inspiration… “There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Be at peace and let your soul feed upon the sweetness … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Beauty, faith, flowers, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, love, Quotes, Travel
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Opening Our Eyes (a little wider!)
Quickie quotes and thoughts today. Sometimes we may want to bury our heads in the sand, ignoring all that’s going on around us. Or, maybe we just keep our heads down without looking up. “You’ll miss the best things if … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Beauty, faith, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, nature, peace, Quotes, Travel
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#LENT: Seeing (& seeking) Beauty
Sometimes we get so busy we don’t notice the beauty around us. The other day waiting at a stoplight in a busy intersection, I looked over to see what looked like a bluebird land in a tree across the street. … Continue reading
#Lent : Reflecting Beauty
When we look in the mirror of our lives, what do we see? Ducks reflecting (mirror-like) @ Maymont Park (Richmond, VA) Sometimes I focus so much on the stuff that’s wrong with my life (& me) that I forget to … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Beauty, faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, lifestyle, prayer, Travel
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Snapshot & Whatnot: Broken World Beauty
Here’s a quickie pic taken last year while visiting the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Snapshot: U.S. Botanical Garden Conservatory & Whatnot: “Finding beauty in a broken world is creating beauty in the world we find.” Terry Tempest Williams (author … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Beauty, creativity, encouragement, faith, hope, inspiration, Quotes, Travel
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