43: Reflections
Posted: November 4, 2010 Filed under: 365 Life in the Bogs Challenge, Adventures in art, Adventures in Life, Air, Autumn, Earth, home, NaBloPoMo, nature, Photography, pond, Quotes, Spirit, Walking, wandering, water, weather | Tags: Jean-Paul Sartre, Outdoors, pond, quotes, rain, reflections, Sarah Ban Breathnach 23 Comments(Morning reflections on the pond.)
Reflection is a recognition rather than knowledge.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
It was warm when I went out for my walk this morning. In the upper 40’s. It wasn’t that long ago that I mentioned 40’s would eventually come to be a warm temperature. I just didn’t think it would be this soon.
It was also very humid. We had rain overnight and it gave everything a good soaking. The air was still and quiet, almost thick with silence, broken up occasionally by the cawing of a crow, the screeching of a blue jay, or the chattering of the kingfisher who lives by the pond.
Except for the occasional ripple from a fish, the pond was like glass. Calm. Smooth. Reflective.
I like the way reflections turn the world upside down.
Only when the clamor of the outside world is silenced will you be able to hear the deeper vibration. Listen carefully.
~ Sarah Ban Breathnach
During my daily walks there are moments — sometimes brief flashes, sometimes huge chunks of time — when I feel the connection that the spiritual gurus talk about. One with everything, as the old joke goes. They are heart- and soul-expanding moments.
Today I realized those moments are accompanied by a big smile. I must look pretty goofy out there at times. It’s a good thing there is nobody around to see me.
😉
spending time in nature, just being, or focusing on small moments and making memories of them is a grand way to experience that ‘oneness’
True, Kel. Very true. 🙂
I feel that connection you are talking about most often when I am at the beach at a quiet time, but not nearly as often as I’d like!
The glass-like lake reflections are amazing!
Thank you, Karma. 🙂
The beach is a great place to be for that type of feeling.
Reflections of!
The way life used to be!
Reflections of!
The love you took from me!
(is it love, or life?)
Oh, I’m all alone now…
No love to shield me… trapped in a world
A distorted reality
Hmmm. Your blog pals are going to think I’m odd.
That’s ok.
I felt SUPREMELY inspired to leave that comment. Supremely.
J: LOL! I’ve been singing that song all day (or at least since using the word Reflections in the title).
You did SUPREMELY well with it. 😀
Glad to hear that you are feeling such connective moments. Breaths of silence, of communion. Thinking about you smiling…I wish more people could see you smiling. they would want some of what you have!
Well, if they want some of what I have, Kathy, that’s easy. All they have to do is step outside every day. 🙂
I too feel the connection when I take my camera for a walk in the woods with me. Love the image of the rain drop on the branch.
Thank you, Kala. 🙂
I’m glad you feel the connection too. Isn’t it wonderful?
I agree. I too, like the way reflections turn the world upside down. I also like the way my own reflections turn my world upside down. Sounds like it was a delightfully peaceful day.
Thanks, Marianne. It certainly was (delightfully peaceful). 🙂
I love that feeling of connection that you talk about. Your wonderful photos really capture that feeling!
Thank you, LadyFi. 🙂
I really like the trees and clouds reflected on the pond. Love reflections like that.
You wrote: “During my daily walks there are moments — sometimes brief flashes, sometimes huge chunks of time — when I feel the connection that the spiritual gurus talk about. One with everything, as the old joke goes. They are heart- and soul-expanding moments.”
Indeed, I know what you mean… understood. I have those flashes, unexplainable, brought on by the slant of the sun, or the colors of a landscape, or a scent on the wind… and almost like a memory there on the edge of consciousness. Beautiful and soulful soul expanding. 🙂
You know, I tend to ramble concerning your posts and photos. LOL 🙂
That’s ok, Anna. I like it when people ramble. Besides, I’ve been known to ramble a bit at your place, too. lol! 🙂
It’s nice to know others experience those flashes. I think of them as Divine Moments.
I love these shots! I had to stop on every one of them. I’m a sucker for almost any kind of reflection, though. Great job!
Thank you, PF4A. 🙂 And thanks for stopping by.
A great place to visit today – wonderful words and pics Robin.
NORM!! (I feel like this might be an episode of Cheers… lol!)
It’s so good to see you out and about again. *Hugs* to you, guy. I’m glad you enjoyed your visit. 🙂
Reflections — one of my favorites. These are wonderful–I love visiting your special place, Robin. You make it seem so peaceful.
Thank you, Bo. Most of the time it is peaceful. 🙂