As the days become warmer, the blossom trees begin to bloom.
Blue-banded bees buzz happily around the garden.
And the sunsets last a little longer.
Linking up with these memes:
"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” ~ Elliot Erwitt
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Saturday, September 17, 2016
S P R I N G Days
It's that time of year again... Spring. My favourite season!
As the days become warmer, the blossom trees begin to bloom.
Blue-banded bees buzz happily around the garden.
And the sunsets last a little longer.
Linking up with these memes:
As the days become warmer, the blossom trees begin to bloom.
Blue-banded bees buzz happily around the garden.
And the sunsets last a little longer.
Linking up with these memes:
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Autumn Hues
We are almost through the first month of Autumn in Australia. South-east QLD has a mild, sub-tropical climate, so we don't see a mass of Autumn colour like there is in the cooler temperatures.
There isn't a huge definition in our seasons, and some times I really miss the beauty of those distinct seasonal changes.
Just as the seasons of nature constantly change, life also transitions naturally from one season to the next. Some seasons are more difficult than others, but as we journey through life it is important to remind ourselves that the different seasons we experience are just as temporary as they are in nature.
The seasons in life serve to build character, help us grow, make us stronger, teach us about life and prepare us for the future. It is also important to find peace and gratitude, even through the difficult seasons...
There isn't a huge definition in our seasons, and some times I really miss the beauty of those distinct seasonal changes.
Just as the seasons of nature constantly change, life also transitions naturally from one season to the next. Some seasons are more difficult than others, but as we journey through life it is important to remind ourselves that the different seasons we experience are just as temporary as they are in nature.
The seasons in life serve to build character, help us grow, make us stronger, teach us about life and prepare us for the future. It is also important to find peace and gratitude, even through the difficult seasons...
“Happiness is a state of mind, a choice, a way of living; it is not something to be achieved, it is something to be experienced.” ― Steve Maraboli
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Friday, March 4, 2016
The Beauty of the World Around Us
If I could be surrounded by nature every single day, I would be in my element.
From the rural areas of south-east Queensland and northern NSW,
... to the mountain ranges,
... to south-eastern coastal beaches,
... the creatures of the earth,
... And the intricacies of plants and flowers.
I am forever grateful for discovering a love of capturing what I see with my camera. Photography has taught me so much about myself and the world around me. It has taught me to look deeper into the tiny details of nature, to marvel at vast landscapes, to appreciate skies of every kind, to admire animals, birds, insects and more. I feel blessed to be a part of the world we live in and, any time I am feeling down, my images remind me of the beauty everywhere -- if only you choose to look for it.
Linking up with these memes:
From the rural areas of south-east Queensland and northern NSW,
... to the mountain ranges,
... to south-eastern coastal beaches,
... the creatures of the earth,
... And the intricacies of plants and flowers.
I am forever grateful for discovering a love of capturing what I see with my camera. Photography has taught me so much about myself and the world around me. It has taught me to look deeper into the tiny details of nature, to marvel at vast landscapes, to appreciate skies of every kind, to admire animals, birds, insects and more. I feel blessed to be a part of the world we live in and, any time I am feeling down, my images remind me of the beauty everywhere -- if only you choose to look for it.
"Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." ~ John Lubbock
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Friday, February 5, 2016
What Makes You Happy??
Over at Focusing On Life this week, Deanna wrote a post titled Money Can't Buy Happiness... This got me thinking about my own happiness, and what really makes me happy.
True happiness does not come from financial status or material possessions... These things can come and go. You cannot put a price tag on true happiness.
I believe that:
Happiness comes from your attitude to life; how you look at life not only when circumstances are great but also when they are difficult.
Happiness is also directly related to how grateful you are.
I have never been in the situation of having a lot of money or possessions. However, every day I choose to be grateful for what I have. I am thankful that we are able to pay our bills every week. I am thankful that we can eat healthy food and have the things in life we need.
Basically I am grateful for God's provision for our needs.
I am grateful that I have a wonderful family; my parents, my 4 siblings, my husband, our 9 children, their partners, and my grandchildren.
Although it is incredibly difficult, I am grateful for those family members who have estranged themselves from our family. I pray daily for restoration of relationships so our family can be whole.
I am grateful for my wonderful friends, who constantly encourage me and keep me grounded.
I have people in my life (both family and friends) who encourage me to be the best I can, and love me for who I am. It is these people who I choose to enjoy life with. They are the ones I am blessed to share memories with; and it is those memories that bring me great joy!
I am surrounded by the beauty of nature, which I can see, hear, touch, smell and photograph. My photography allows me to capture moments of that beauty -- for that I am incredibly grateful!
I have my faith, which provides me with comfort, peace, joy and love. I am blessed!
So, in short, my happiness is a direct result of my gratitude.
The things that really make me happy are my faith, God's provision, my family, friends, creating memories, nature, and photography.
WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY??
True happiness does not come from financial status or material possessions... These things can come and go. You cannot put a price tag on true happiness.
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| North Burleigh Beach, QLD |
I believe that:
Happiness comes from your attitude to life; how you look at life not only when circumstances are great but also when they are difficult.
Happiness is also directly related to how grateful you are.
I have never been in the situation of having a lot of money or possessions. However, every day I choose to be grateful for what I have. I am thankful that we are able to pay our bills every week. I am thankful that we can eat healthy food and have the things in life we need.
Basically I am grateful for God's provision for our needs.
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| Currumbin Beach, QLD, looking towards Currumbin Rock |
I am grateful that I have a wonderful family; my parents, my 4 siblings, my husband, our 9 children, their partners, and my grandchildren.
Although it is incredibly difficult, I am grateful for those family members who have estranged themselves from our family. I pray daily for restoration of relationships so our family can be whole.
I am grateful for my wonderful friends, who constantly encourage me and keep me grounded.
I have people in my life (both family and friends) who encourage me to be the best I can, and love me for who I am. It is these people who I choose to enjoy life with. They are the ones I am blessed to share memories with; and it is those memories that bring me great joy!
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| Kirra Beach, QLD |
I have my faith, which provides me with comfort, peace, joy and love. I am blessed!
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| Kirra Beach, QLD |
The things that really make me happy are my faith, God's provision, my family, friends, creating memories, nature, and photography.
WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY??
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