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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Just Breathe

just breathe


on your next
inhalation
the world
will change

                                            
as you 
exahale
you will 
change


and all
is as
it needs to
be


opening


bright


foggy & dark


shifting


muted & quiet


expansive

 

nearer


 oh so near


here


breathe 

GRATITIDUE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
for exquisite views of the skies around the world

Skywatch Friday

 and imperfect prose that perfectly reflect whole hearts






at 3:35 PM
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Posted by Laura

38 comments:

  1. Debra She Who SeeksOctober 7, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Mmmmmm, these shots remind me of the official motto of the province of Saskatchewan -- "Land of Living Skies." Isn't that a wonderful phrase? Your photos illustrate it well.

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  2. LindaOctober 7, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Breathing with the sky as I read your post was like breathing with the breath of the world.

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  3. ElenaOctober 7, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    WOW!!! Awesome! So simple but what impact.

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  4. Carrie LinkOctober 7, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful!

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  5. Kim, USAOctober 7, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    Superb shots! Thanks for sharing!
    Blue sky Reflection

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  6. LeslieOctober 7, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful, Laura.

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  7. Kati patrianoceuOctober 7, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    When I was living in the cramped post-communist city of Pristina, Kosovo, I so clearly remember the first time I left town and went on a road trip. The moment we were out of town, my friend said, "The soul just needs wide open spaces every once in a while" - she actually quoted some study to that effect.

    But without the cloudy moments, and without the close-ups, we wouldn't appreciate the wide-opens would we? Your photos brought that alive today for me.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 7, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    you are so right, just breathe... - loved your picture poem, thank you!

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  9. KarenOctober 7, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    I love the changing sky, and you have captured it beautifully.
    Cheers,
    Karen

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  10. One Woman's JourneyOctober 7, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Thank you - as always.

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  11. TALONOctober 7, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    It's wonderful to look up and see the changing canvas of the sky and to be aware of the breath in our bodies and be grateful for all of it. Beautiful, Laura.

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  12. debOctober 7, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    as as sky watcher,
    this was wonderful..

    thank you dear Laura,

    hope your spidey senses are fairing okay.

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  13. clairzOctober 7, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    Beautiful images, beautiful words.

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  14. ErwinOctober 7, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Perfect breathing is life.
    The Indian concept Atman is translated in Dutch as 'adem(en)' which is very siilar in sound. So breathing as a life force.
    Those clouds are very special, so organic ...

    Erwin.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 7, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    dramatic series of SWF skies

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  16. Gramma AnnOctober 7, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Beautiful prose and pictures.

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  17. SharonOctober 7, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    This evening our sky was all kinds of clouds and layers of light and dark after a passing rain. I thought of you, Laura. You have opened my eyes to the sky.

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  18. ToniOctober 7, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Just beautiful, Laura. As I scrolled down, I breathed with each picture and by the time I was at the bottom, my whole body had relaxed and my spirit opened.

    Thank you.

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  19. EG WowOctober 7, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Well done, Laura! :)

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  20. sueOctober 7, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    i'm breathing....... that was so beautiful and peaceful..every word and every picture..

    thankyou:)

    xx

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  21. DaniOctober 7, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Enjoyed this post very much.

    Thank you dear Laura.

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  22. Diane AZOctober 7, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing your skies, leaves and words, Laura.

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  23. Life RamblingsOctober 7, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    these are gorgeous shots Laura. Happy skywatching!

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  24. KelOctober 7, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    thankyou for sharing this picture poem with us Laura
    a reminder that no matter how restricted our physical world may become, we can always expand to the skies with our eyes and expand our consciousness with the mindful intake of breath

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  25. ArtPropelledOctober 8, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    A breath of fresh air....thank you.

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  26. emily wierengaOctober 8, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    i did this. i inhaled, then released, and the world changed, and i changed, and you made my load a bit lighter today...

    how do you do it? you center me on he who is all that matters. ((thank you))

    ((love to you, sister... hoping you are feeling rested...))

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  27. WebsterOctober 8, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    I have a tiny view of the sky from my house. I miss it so much.

    Thank you.

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  28. Reader WilOctober 8, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    I admire you for the brave woman you are. I certainly believe that you have grown beyond the usual daily routine of this life. You are interested in the needs of the third world and so are your children. My daughters are also always thinking of those people. My youngest daughter in Australia is reading a lot about the Dalai Lama and visiting Bhuddist workshops. We donate also for those people your daughter is working for, but in our countries. ( Australia and Netherlands)Thank you for sharing. I hope that you will continue the good work, the meditating and praying. God bless you.

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  29. Pearl MapleOctober 8, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    beautiful post this week, like the way the clouds look like folds of fabric rolling across the sky, have a great weekend

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  30. jo©oOctober 8, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Hiya Laura,

    Oh yes!
    My kind of sky. And lots of it. (Never enough).
    Ohsonear2 is exquisite.

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  31. RuthOctober 8, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    I love this meditation

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  32. CarverOctober 8, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Lovely series of sky shots and good words too.

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  33. ViolaOctober 8, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    What a gorgeous Skywatch post you've made here!!!! :) Obviously I'm touched! Veeeeeeeeeeery beautiful, both the photos and your words! Thanks a lot to you! :)

    I wish you good days!

    Regards Viola :)

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  34. RimkogerenOctober 9, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    Thanks for your comment :-)
    SPP = Super Perfect Photos

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  35. FranciscaOctober 9, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    Lovely to meditate with you, Laura!

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  36. Nicki WilkinsOctober 10, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Absolutely lovely. Beautiful poetry. Peace and light and restorative breath, Nicki

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  37. Light and VoicesOctober 11, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Just breathe is a wonderful message attached to skywatch photos. Love it!
    Joyce M

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  38. Splendid Little StarsOctober 13, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    wonderful post! lovely photos along with perfect words!

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