What Is Life?  It Is The Flash Of A Firefly In The Night.  It Is The Breath Of A Buffalo In The Winter

To Be Present In All One Does

“To be sensual is to respect and rejoice in the force of life itself. and to be present in all that one does, from the effect of loving to the breaking of the bread.”

We stopped at a view point in the hills to admire the view, and this sheep came strolling towards me.  I had the chance to create heart-warming images.

#animals  #sheep  #hills  #photography  #farm animals  #nature  #wildlife  

Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.  Elizabeth Lawrence

Time to breathe In the bustle of life.  In the pressure of decisions, peace has become a luxury.  Take it when it comes, and cherish it.  It gives you the time to breathe.  It gives you rest and hope and life.

Pam Brown 1928

Andorra

Mmmm I would say Andorra is an unusual country, reminds me of lego blocks just put on a green piece of green plastic.  We went to Andorra la Vella which sits within a natural environment of beauty.  We took a route path which continues towards the mountains, through a wild valley, the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley. It was a breath taking view!   Remarkable to see efforts made by man in order to live here.  It was lovely to see our son drink fresh water from a stream instead of a tap!!

Taking Time To Just Be

Look to the day!  For it is life, the very life of life.  In its brief course lie all the varieties and realities of your existence: the bliss of growth, the glory of action. the splendour of beauty.  For yesterday is already a dream and tomorrow is only a vision but today, well-lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope.  Look well, therefore, to this day! Such is the salutation of the dawn.

FROM THE SANSKRIT

Chateau de la Ferte Saint-Aubin  Part 3 The Bathroom And  Countess O'Gorman's Bedroom  The paneling, floor and chimneys date back to Louis XV.  The room was originally that of Marshal Lowendal, before Countess Sixte O'Gorman used it in the early 20th century.  It has a small inlaid bookcase in the Louis XV style containing rare 18th century books.  There is a beautiful bed from the time of Louis XV.

South Of France Festival Pomporols summer festival aren’t just about looking at the performers - the enthusiastic spectators create a wealth of photo opportunities.

Cite de l’Automobile Musee An automobile museum located in Mulhouse, France, and built around the Schlumpf collection.  It has the largest collection of automobiles.  I loved looking around this museum.

Do We

Do we need to make a special effort to enjoy the beauty of the blue sky?  Do we have to practice to be able to enjoy it?  No, we just enjoy it.  Each second, each minute of our lives can be like this.  Wherever  we are, any time, we have the capacity to enjoy the sunshine, the presence of each other. We don’t need to go abroad to enjoy the blue sky.  We don’t have to travel to enjoy the sunshine.  We can be in touch with these things  right now.

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