There was a lovely post here about practicing the art of being. You know when you just sit still and do nothing but be? (I am terribly sorry that I cannot link to the post, it’s lost somewhere here in the blogosphere). It made me question when the last time I actually just sat and was nothing more than myself. When I am at home there is always a running list of things to do. When I get into the car it’s always about the destination, never about the drive. Gotta get there faster, gotta be on time, gotta do this when I get there.
On the way home the other day I turned into an approach, shut off the car, and got out to enjoy this view.
And for those ten minutes,
the world was mine
to lay my eyes upon
to breathe in
to be inspired by
to be renewed by
For the weekly photo challenge: Serene
Beautiful sunset, Kelly. Did you take this with D750?
I learned to be mindful a year ago. I try to take a short break ( like 10 seconds, ha) now and then, checking on my senses — what am I seeing, smelling, hearing… at this moment. That helps me a lot 😉
Have a wonderful day.
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Hi Helen 😊 I have a Canon T5i. Ten seconds at a time is much more achievable I think. I’ll be sure to try it 😊
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Words to live by Kelly – and a beautiful sunset too!
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Thanks so much, Tina 😊
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Having a moment to really see the world around – that’s the clue.
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It is! Just a few minutes and I felt like a new person 😊
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Beautiful!
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Thank you!
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Stunning! I had a similar moment when I was back in WA to visit my people.
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It’s always good to have those moments, isn’t it? And thank you 😊
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Stunning moment that you captured, Kelly. Always good for the soul to stop and breathe in those rare moments that nature offers us. 🙂
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It certainly is Olga 😊 Thanks for stopping by 😊
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Eloquent words and beautiful capture for those 10 minutes!
Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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Thank you for such a thoughtfull comment 😊
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Great post. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for stopping by 😊
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Don’t you just love moments like this? Their rarity makes them very special. Wishing you a relaxing weekend. You’ve earned it! 🙂 🙂
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Thank you! And the same to you!
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What a fabulous spur of the moment detour, even if it was just for 10 minutes.
I know what you mean about just trying to ‘be’ – I’ve blogged about how elusive it is. I try so hard to do it, but life is so hectic, what with being connected all the time.
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What a fantastic view with amazing colors.
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Thank you!
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