"Each morning we are born again.
What we do today is what matters most"
Buddha's Little Instruction Book
When pondering this weeks prompt,
The possiblilities are endless,
I thought, had I been home I might take a picture of a new block of clay,
or perhaps my stash of beads or art supplies, all affording endless possibilities
of creation.
But then I thought a little deeper, and took a picture this morning of the sunrise and then this evening of the sunset, the hours between, the possibilities are endless as to what we make of them.
How many do we foolishly waste on unimportant things,
always taking for granted there will be another one right behind it?
I hope to be ever mindful that I have been given this day,
this hour,
this minute, only.
Go explore all the other possibilities at the Studio Sublime
A-MA-zing photographs! Absolutely beautiful, and I love your interpretation of the theme.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lori!
DeleteWonderful photos! I love sunrises and sunsets .. so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tanya, I never tire of watching them either, such beauty in each one!
DeleteWow - I'm speechless. That's a first. Your photos are amazing, as are your words. Thank you. Endless possibilities lie w/in my thoughts as I gaze upon your photos!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shel you're funny-speechless! Watching either sunrise or sunset does make one get more reflective about so many things!
DeleteThis is so nice! Both the beginning of a day, and the beginning of a restful night....promising yet another day full of possibilities!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kashmira, yes, and each one we get is a blessing!
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ReplyDeleteWow - these pictures are absolutly beautiful! And I agree with Shel, so are your words! Wonderful reminder not to take any part of life for granted....
ReplyDeleteThanks Patti, I know it's hard to keep that in mind as we all get caught up in our day to day routines and ruts but it's something I want to try to stay more focused on.
DeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos of both the sunrise and sunset! Yes the day is what we make of it, most are productive, but once in a while you just have to have a day where you do nothing at all. I call those day my refresher days.
Therese
Thanks Therese, those days are all very necessary, but I think as long as we stay mindful of what we are given each day we do better with our time, make more conscious decisions, even if it is to just rest!
DeleteLove, love, love! Beautiful, thoughtful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beti for visiting and commenting!
DeleteLaura, what an inspiring post with gorgeous pictures!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandi, I don't get to see many sunrises, but sunsets always inspire me and make me think.
Deletebeautiful photos to accompany an inspiring post - thank you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Claire for your sweet words!
DeleteThese are just stunning shots Laura. The rippling water, i could stare at for hours and coloured by the sun, even more beautiful. It is a gift to see all things as possible, thank you for reminding me to make the most of all this time.
ReplyDeleteIt is actually something I need reminding of as well as I get caught up in the everyday. It was very peaceful down there on the dock with the birds flying home for the evening and the quiet sounds of the water, was great until the bugs came out :)
DeleteIndeed! Love the sunrise photos and what they symbolize.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet, I don't get to see many sunrises, but I always try to watch the sunset, love all the beauty, no two are ever the same. I find a lot of peace quietly watching it.
DeleteGorgeous photos and a wonderful reminder. It seems we are so busy that we do not take time to just stop and live in the moment.
ReplyDeleteI am so guilty of this Alice! I plan ahead and think ahead and look down the road and so often miss this moment I am in. I guess it's human nature to take for granted what is in front of us but I want to try to do better!
DeleteI could sit and look at your photos all day....and that would not be a waste of time. They are so beautiful, calming and inspiring - wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteOh Thank you Katherine for your kind words! I am glad that I can put that feeling across to someone who looks at my pictures, that's the best I could hope for!
DeleteBeautiful photographs you took of the beginning and the ending of a day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary, I don't get to see many sunrises but I made a point of getting up for that one. Sunsets I'm better at and I love to see each one!
DeleteGreat photos- I did a sunset, because I couldn't get a good sunrise- love the time between idea!
ReplyDeleteIt's a rare thing for me to be up for a sunrsie too! I am just getting to hop around tonight, will have to go check yours out!
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful photos! I love your reminder to be mindful of every minute we have!
ReplyDeleteThanks Annette, I hope I can remember it more often myself!
DeleteWow, what great pictures...they are so warm and alive! And I so agree with your thoughts. We do take for granted the time in between! How sad for us!
ReplyDeleteYes because all too often lately I am hearing of people who aren't getting that next day and it makes me stop and realize that could be me and I don't want to take them for granted anymore!
DeleteWonderful Pics and inspiring thoughts Laura.
ReplyDeleteThank you Becky, easier said than done most days though :)
DeleteVery inspiring, and your photos are breath taking. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marlene, I'm sure you get to see many of these as well down here in Florida!
DeleteOh WOW! amazing photos! and what a great inspiration to bookend the day with the sun ... well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for you kind comments, I love to watch the sunset, very rarely do I get to see the sunrise!
DeleteAaaah, glorious. Sunsets are one of the things I miss most here in Montana. The sun goes down behind the mountains and I rarely get a sunset of note. In New Jersey I had a view that was endless and they were heavenly.
ReplyDeleteSuch peace in a sunset
Oh No! No sunsets?? I don't think I could do that, I love to watch them too, sometimes I will just go outside and stand there to see the last of the colors! But I'm sure you have replaced them with some gorgeous vistas!
DeleteThose pictures are breathtaking! And you are right. There are so many possibilities that we can focus and spend time on.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are professional quality...love what you do & say about them...you feel things so deeply & can express what most of us can't..glad I was here to share them with you...hope we have many more sunrises & sunsets together...love you...
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