This month Kat talked about how she felt she was emerging, finding her rhythm . After reading her post I sat and thought and realised something that November was important to me too. It was a month of realising where my photography was going, and, where I was going with it. For the time being I am just going to be happy with me.... as a keen amateur, I don't want at this point to be anything else, I want to continue connecting with all the wonderful people I have met in the blogosphere.
Kim Manley Ort on her blog talks about the 9 habits of Contemplative Living..... this is what I aspire to, what I want to be able to say at the end of 2013 I have achieved some of the 9 habits.
This page sums up my thoughts at the moment. Creativity in all it's forms, simplicity and love.
I have posted this before but November was the month I finally started to love myself....
Thanks to all the wonderful people I have met in such a short time, go and stretch your imagination because you can fly........
With Love
I love that poem over your image and the saying of "you will love again the stranger who was yourself". Nice words
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post, I think we could all learn to love ourselves a little more.
ReplyDeleteHow nice for you to notice where you were going with your photography! I like the image of the plate of stones and crystals. Thank you for visiting my place and for your comment.
ReplyDeleteYou state it so simply, Viv, but that is the hardest and hugest of all accomplishments, really. That is the wellspring of everything that flows in beauty through life. I love your second image so much. I've long loved the Walcott poem and your interpretation is just grand.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for your findings. it's always good to know why we photograph :) the poem is exquisite. read it more then once. thank you, I needed that :) xxo
ReplyDeleteOh I popped over from Ana's blog at Wonderland when I read your comment. I too have Fibro and it hates the cold as much as I hate having it.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is beautiful. I hope you can get through these cold months well at least it is cold here in Canada. Take care B
What a great poem! Thanks for the link to the 9 habits. I think I found my word for 2013 among the 9.
ReplyDeleteWow Viv....that's huge. Huge. What a wonderful gift to self. Love the choice of poem and what you've done with your images, each uniquely processed with a different feel. This is a wonderful post. Glad to have seen and read it.
ReplyDelete"November was the month I finally started to love myself." Oh. My. Goodness. There is no greater step in our development as humans and artists than this. I am so happy for you Viv! Thank you for joining in with the Photo-Heart Connection.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful reflection and profound learning for November. Derek Walcott's poems is one of my favorites too. Photography is such a wonderful way to connect - with yourself and others. Your work is beautiful and I'm glad the 9 habits resonated with you.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. What a great post. Your layout is great also. Thanks for being a frequent visitor! It is wonderful all the connections that we make.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful post Viv. I am so happy for you. Thank you for all you share.
ReplyDeleteGosh, that poem was killer! I must look up this Derek dude. You are turning me into a thinker instead of a doer......
ReplyDeleteLovely post, images & words. So good to reflect on all these things.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Viv! Thank you so much for sharing the link to the 9 habits. Love reading those types of post. I'm so happy that we have crossed paths in the blogging world :)You always make me smile. You always seem to find the time to stop by my blog and comment. I really do appreciate it. I love your positive outlook on life. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteViv, this is beautiful! Such richness. I love the quotation just as much.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection Viv. I think 2012 has been a great year of growth for many of us, and I know that our KK groupies has been a HUGE part of it for me :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to have discovered your blog through Photo-Heart Connection. I relate to what you said: "I am just going to be happy with me...." Me too! Thanks for the link to Kim Manley Ort's blog. I wasn't familiar with her.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a powerful connection. I love, love what your wrote - especially the line "....November was the month I finally started to love myself". Yes! Your art is always gorgeous and so inspiring and I love the poem, I don't know Derek Walcott but I will be checking him out now. So looking forward to seeing where your journey takes you next.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and powerful photo-heart connection. I´ve always loved that poem, it´s great that photography and November have given you that kind of contentment
ReplyDeleteTHese are really lovely creations Viv. Beautifully done
ReplyDeleteExcellent post, Viv. I love how mindful of intention you are.
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