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Thursday, October 11, 2012

So it IS



golden ring of grass
dying as light meets light soon
beneath the surface

  darkness will  nourish
creative life-force ever
circling 'round again



B’reishit, Creation, begins in the cycle of Torah just as death in the Northern Hemisphere is descending towards winter’s long slumber. Luminous halos and brilliant textured wings surrender to earth's welcoming embrace. How magnificent, linking end to beginning. Life born of words through mysterious pregnant darkness; lifeforce intends to BE, so it IS.






Torah ends with the letter lamed and begins with bet, together they spell the word LEV---heart. 




The beginning and end, the end and beginning of all BEING is held in love.








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77 comments:

  1. MariaOctober 11, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Wonderful autumn photos!
    Have a nice evening!

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  2. Beth NiquetteOctober 11, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    OOooh, my goodness. I LOVE the heart within a heart. What beautiful photos. These fill my eyes to the brim.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    So many gorgeous shots - and I see nature's hearts everywhere.

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  4. CarverOctober 11, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful shots. I love this time of the year.

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  5. A Creative GraceOctober 11, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Such beauty. The first and second are my faves, gorgeous, crisp and perfectly composed :)

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  6. TorilOctober 11, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    So wonderful photos you shows us! Have a nice Thursday evening!:)

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  7. Amrit SinhaOctober 11, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Really beautiful !!!

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  8. ClytieOctober 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Oh sweetie. This post brought tears to my eyes with your words and photos. I especially feel the heart within the heart.

    Then I scrolled down to your boots - and now I'm sitting here grinning through my tears.

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  9. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.October 11, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Laura, beautiful
    I need to go for a walk
    in my woods
    now that I am feeling better.
    Take care....

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  10. DeannaOctober 11, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    beautiful captures of the Fall and all its beauty!!

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  11. JudyOctober 11, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Wow!!! I couldn't take all the beauty in, the first time through, so I went back to the beginning and looked at them all again. Now I am going for a third trip!!! There is just that much to see!!!

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  12. CarlettaOctober 11, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    BEAUTIFUL post in image and word!
    Love the Wellies!

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  13. KarenOctober 11, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Terrific shots, I love your boots too!

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  14. Debra She Who SeeksOctober 12, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Beautiful capturing of light!

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  15. BekkaOctober 12, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    Beautiful autumnal pictures all of them!

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  16. ZielonaMilaOctober 12, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Fantastic photograph, wonderful autumn climates. I am greeting

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  17. Monica o JacobOctober 12, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Awesome shots, like the boots;-)

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  18. TracyOctober 12, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Blessings to you & yours this season, Laura... DAZZLING autumn images! :o) ((HUGS))

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  19. JohnOctober 12, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Beautiful photography with feet firmly planted on the ground! :)

    The cycle of life, beautiful in all its aspects.

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  20. somepinkflowersOctober 12, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    {{ thank you
    for sharing the Divine...

    yes
    yes --->
    ~~beneath the surface~~



    here in florida
    we miss the leaves turning colors
    but instead
    i walk the beach with barefeet... }}

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  21. somepinkflowersOctober 12, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    {{ PS-->
    i have those same boots
    but
    in Hot Pink ... }}

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  22. SpadomanOctober 12, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I wrote about the circle of life today as well. just in a slightly different context. I like the way you tell us in your haiku that the grass is dying, then it renews and comes alive again. It really never dies, does it? Beautiful photos, wonderful haiku.

    Much Peace

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  23. rebeccaOctober 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    gorgeous soul stirring circle of love!
    thank you laura for sharing your love light with recuerda mi corazon and haiku my heart.

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  24. carol l mckennaOctober 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Fantastic photography offering visualization of the haiku ~ 'ever circling' ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  25. anthonynorthOctober 12, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Beautiful words and pictures.

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  26. G-ManOctober 12, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Laura...
    My heart always skips a beat when I see that you've played.
    You are truly Mother Nature's Shining Star!!!
    Loved your Autumnal 55
    A colorful collage of Brilliance My Friend...Thanks
    Have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  27. Melissa RussellOctober 12, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Gorgeous photos and words of wisdom too. I think Fall captures not only nature, but the human spirit in its season as well. Have a great weekend

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  28. KarineOctober 12, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful photos and beautiful insight into the Torah. Also, I'm a big fan of your polka dot boots!

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  29. LeaOctober 12, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I feel as if I stepped into life in a whole new way here today... I have chills, the good kind, when you know you are in the presence of something holy... thank you for these words and images Laura. Thank you for taking us on a walk through your woods...

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  30. LoisOctober 12, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Just so lovely, thank you for those words and photos. And I think your boots look so happy, they made me smile.

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  31. joanneOctober 12, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    All these pix are fabulous - close-ups and scenes - you've captured the season well

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  32. gmaOctober 12, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    We don't see the same Autumn changes here in the desert. Your pictures are stunning.

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  33. 'TsukiOctober 12, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I just love the hearts you found ! All your pictures are beautiful anyway.

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  34. Brian MillerOctober 12, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    pretty cool bits of nature in your pictures....creation is at work and so is death but its all part of the cycle as well...esp this season...

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  35. RachelOctober 12, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Loved your explanation of how the Torah begins and ends with the word Heart and the meaning of love. Beautiful words and nature pictures! Have a great weekend!

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  36. ayalaOctober 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Great post, Laura.

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  37. peggy gattoOctober 12, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Just glorious words and photos, thank you!

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  38. Mandy LouOctober 12, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    So many beautiful photos! And a heart too. :)

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  39. DimpleOctober 12, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    You caught me with Torah ending in lamed. Then I read further, and realized what you meant! Lovely autumnal photos, Laura.

    Blessings!

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  40. HansHBOctober 12, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Great serie of photos, - perfect post!

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  41. FallingladiesOctober 12, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I love all your beautiful photos and words!

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  42. AlOctober 12, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Wonderful photos and words. I just read the Bhagavad Gita which talks extensively about endings and beginnings, although from a different perspective than the Torah. I did not know about the first and last letters of the Torah, thanks for enlightening me.

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  43. SandyCarlsonOctober 12, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    These are beautiful photos. Thanks for your thoughts on change and growth and decline.

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  44. LmkazmierczakOctober 12, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Nice sequence of photos.Visiting form Orange... Friday ♫

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  45. SharonOctober 12, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    The earth needs to rest before it can start again. We humans can learn a lot from nature ~

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  46. Magical Mystical TeacherOctober 12, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Your images of autumn in words and photos makes my heart leap for joy!

    Instead of Poppies

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  47. BarbaraOctober 12, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Stunning photos and some unique perspectives of autumn. Lovely!

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  48. LeoviOctober 12, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Beautiful color, pure autumn. Excellent photos. Greetings.

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  49. GenskieOctober 13, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Wonderful post... aww you making me experience fall season from where i am at...
    P.S we only have 2 season in here... dry and wet :)
    thank you for sharing

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  50. NefertitiOctober 13, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    j aime bcp la derniere photo,mm si les autres sont magnifiques ;o)

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  51. IreneOctober 13, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Your words and these gorgeous photos -- they heal, Laura. Thank you. God bless ❤ :-)

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  52. AnonymousOctober 13, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    The fall is beautiful and your photos are breathtaking. Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!

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  53. TerriOctober 13, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Nice fall photos- great selection!

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  54. MaritOctober 13, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    A ring of light, beautiful words and breathtaking photos... what a wonderful blogpost! Thanks for your well-wishes on my blog yesterday... after I spend an afternoon on the couch (watching 'little house on the prairie' - can you believe that?!) I feel much better.. pfew! Hope your weekend is well!

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  55. IndraniOctober 13, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Stunning shots! Wonderful subject for photography.

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  56. IndraniOctober 13, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Stunning shots! Wonderful subject for photography.

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  57. UnknownOctober 13, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Such beautiful and exquisite pictures. Wonderful 55! Mine is here
    Have you a ROCKING AND BLESSED WEEKEND!!!
    hugs
    shakira

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  58. UnknownOctober 13, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Absolutely phenomenal photography Laura, I love all of the hidden hearts you've unveiled. You have a way of stringing words along beautifully. ♥

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  59. Kim@stuffcould....October 13, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    These are such pretty photos of Fall...ice on the edges look so cold but 'So it is'
    Like this post

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  60. BeppanOctober 13, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I just love your automn photos!

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  61. Introverted ArtOctober 13, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    wow Laura, these are luscious shots of fall leaves. Divine.

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  62. AnonymousOctober 13, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    What a beautiful series of fall leaves... the colors are spectacular! Thank you so much Laura, for sharing on 'Weekly Top Shot #52,' my meme's first anniversary!

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  63. lorikOctober 14, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    What an inspiring collection of images. The colours are rich and vibrant and the textures so dense. I love the closeups and the clarity you have achieved. And I like the unexpected addition of the spotted boots in the last one:)

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  64. The Artful DivaOctober 14, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Your photography is divine - beautifully done!

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  65. EG CameraGirlOctober 14, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Gorgeous collection of autumn photos. I LOVE this time of year and do not see it as an end but, instead, a time just before Nature's sleep to rejuvenate for spring.

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  66. AnonymousOctober 14, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Admirable photos of autumn. It is a feast for the eyes and I love your accompanying quotes. Have a nice week ahead

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  67. AnonymousOctober 14, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Wow..gorgeous finds in nature! A beautiful post..

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  68. Lisa GordonOctober 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    This is such a beautiful series, Laura.
    I especially love the first one.
    Have a wonderful Sunday.

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  69. MaryOctober 14, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I just LOVE your photographs, Laura, AND your words!

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  70. Sherry Blue SkyOctober 14, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    As always, you remind us to watch for the "small" miracles of beauty, which are really not small at all, but part of the huge interconnected miracle that is All of life. Glorious photos, and lovely words.

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  71. ScarletOctober 15, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Lovely autumn leaves ~ It is the life force, cycle of the season, we embrace it ~

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  72. Eileen T O'Neill .....October 15, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    The circle of life before our very eyes....
    Lovely photos.

    Eileen

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  73. Rosemary Nissen-WadeOctober 15, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    What gorgeous photos - the autumn theme aptly summed up in your verse.

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  74. TimoteoOctober 16, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    I enjoyed LEAFING through your photos!

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  75. UnknownOctober 16, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Beautiful autumn photos!

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  76. ancaOctober 18, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    no words.

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  77. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥October 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Hello Laura!
    Autumn fantastic post.
    Lovely pictures.
    Have a nice Sunday.

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