Shine the Divine: Creativity IS a Spiritual Practice: promise

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Sunday, February 10, 2013

promise

bathed in sunlight we are promise poking fun

though weighty snow ~ life knows what matters

most and joy will outshine every sorrow in the end

for here we are beginnings in the middle of winter again

linking to:

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66 comments:

makiejl.comFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:24 PM
Beautiful macro work!!
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Pieces of SunshineFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:31 PM
Wonderful new beginnings before we can even see their first signs....promises indeed.
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Kim, USAFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Beautiful photos!

Kim,USA
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CarlettaFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:23 PM
A promise is sometimes all we need. :)
Lovely post Laura!
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JessicaFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:08 AM
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing
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Myrna R.February 11, 2013 at 12:15 AM
You have such a good eye for big and little lives. Nice how you caught these.
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✿ chicaFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:17 AM
LINDAS fotos! beijos,chica
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LeoviFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:59 AM
Yes, I like those nice photos, delicious macros, I like
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MollyFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:29 AM
Beautiful series of images.... a promise of spring!

Mollyxxx
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Cecilia ArtistaFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:31 AM
Beautiful macro pictures with nice promises!
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anthonynorthFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:16 AM
Great photos and deep words. Nice one.
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e JoopsFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Those are beautiful images!

Healthy Blue
Your opinion always matters, come leave me one. Thanks.
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Dina LettreFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:02 AM
So, so lovely, Laura!
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lina@happy familyFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:08 AM
Beautiful words and macro shots.
Have a great week :)
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Sherry Blue SkyFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:11 AM
I love "joy will outshine every sorrow in the end".......beautiful, Laura.
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KarenFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:04 AM
A gorgeous series Laura!
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Hannah HunterFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Laura--Your ability to find faith in the depth of winter is a gift. Thank you.
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SmilingSallyFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Thanks for sharing these blue promises.

Happy Blue Monday, Laura.
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HerotomostFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:29 PM
If this doesn't sum up this time of year...nothing does. Great words and fabulous pictures, full of hope for the spring....loved it.
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Linda H.February 11, 2013 at 1:33 PM
These photos are beautiful and the words you've written are perfect.
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Linda H.February 11, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Beautiful photos and the words you've written are perfect with them.
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the wild magnoliaFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:40 PM
yes indeed. the season of less. i love the stark beauty of less.
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PieFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:21 PM
Fantastic shots!
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LadyD PianoFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:27 PM
Beautiful series of images, along with promises of hope!
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Jesh St GermainFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Lovely photos, Laura! Especially the last one. Fragile looking.
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PatFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:01 PM
Beautiful photos and words!
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AnnFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM
That God that we have this promise of rebirth.
Ann
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DimpleFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:17 PM
Your images remind me of a favorite verse:

"Genesis 8:22 So long as the earth exists, sowing time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night will not cease."

I especially like the swelling bud, whispering life to anyone who will hear.

Thanks for coming by!
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Caterina GiglioFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:10 PM
beautiful images and yes, we are promise poking fun.. love that and seeing the beauty in winter, it is all around us if we look, so nice stopping by your place for a beauty break! xox
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LVFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:16 PM
Stunning assortment of nature at her best.
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PSCFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:43 PM
Ahhh -- beautiful, Laura, words & photos -- both! :-)
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Judy RoneyFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:29 PM
How I love these new beginnings in words and photos! Hope springs eternal!
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vivinfranceFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Wonderfully cheering to see the optimism of your poem and pictures.
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teriFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Lovely, lovely images. <3
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MargaretFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:21 PM
....joy will outshine every sorrow.

The whole short poem is a salve, so soothingly reassuring. Your observational skills at seeing the small, beautiful things in nature so amazes me. I need to slow down and take a long walk with my camera. :)
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ladyfiFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:17 AM
Such gorgeous buds of promise!
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eileeninmdFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:16 AM
Gorgeous images and poem, Laura! So nice seeing promises. I am looking forward to Spring. Have a happy day and happy week ahead. Take Care!
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JohnFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:25 AM
So true and beautifully captured in words and images.
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makiejl.comFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:17 AM
Really wonderful!!
~Linda :)
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JackieFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:20 AM
These are just super! Wonderful Macros and yes they are a promise of the blooms to come! Fantastic!
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GaryFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:43 AM
Nice series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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CarverFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Beautiful shots and the buds do capture the promise of spring.
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janeheweyFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:23 PM
incredible, brisk and bright images!
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turtlememoirFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM
beautiful images, insightful words...
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Brian MillerFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:53 PM
beginnings in the middle of winter again....ha...love the way that sounds...and there is wisdom in your words again...nice pics as well ma'am....
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Laurie KolpFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:56 PM
we are promise poking fun... love it, Laura
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ayalaFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Laura, lovely poem!
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HeavenFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:41 PM
Lovely pictures and words ~
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Heather SawayaFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:42 PM
Anticipating hope and life anew. Beautiful piece, Laura. :)
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Alex DissingFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:19 PM
"Joy will outshine every sorrow in the end." Love the positivity in this.
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TALONFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:37 PM
I love the knowledge you so wisely share, Laura - that it's the beginnings inside of endings that make life joyous.
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vespertinesymphonyFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:01 PM
Lovely combination.
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Ann LeFloreFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:48 PM
I love your images. This is really beautiful. If you have time stop by to see my entry for this week
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AmitAagFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:55 AM
Lovely clicks! Wonderful post! Thank you Laura!
http://amitaag.blogspot.in/2013/02/call-beach-by-any-other-name.html
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rumoursofrhymeFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:37 AM
Your photos are a poem in themselves, and then the words that follow ... so wonderful and full of hope.
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Stan SkiFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:27 AM
And that promise is never broken...!
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lucychiliFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:43 AM
lighthearted, great images, life poking fun through snow is great.
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Icy BCFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Gorgeous photos, Laura! Such interesting and unique art from nature..
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EG CameraGirlFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:18 PM
Glorious photos!
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EdenFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:29 AM
Beautiful photos and words.
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Donna HeberFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:01 AM
Gorgeous photos of nature Laura! Happy Valentine's Day to you.
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Rambling WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:56 PM
Oh this is so lovely. I have to try to get out and see what I can find poking up through the snow. Your words are beautiful and soft..like your heart Laura...Michelle
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TheChieftessFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:03 PM
I like the lighting on that last one!!!
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zongrikFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:26 PM
life knows what matters, but do we?
Initiated Kiss
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LouisetteFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:43 PM
Lovely blog, Happy Valentine Day.
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BirgittaFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM
These are very beautiful!
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Remnants

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