After a hiatus from blogging, I never know where to start … so I put it off …
I’ve been withdrawn for a while, from everyone on and off, just figuring myself out, digging deep, enjoying the moment that is life. Every NOW.
I almost feel selfish, it is so insanely good down here and I am so grateful.
I even figured out the big one … the meaning … of life!
I think you need to figure it out for yourself.
It’s better to appear out of your mind,
Than be stuck in your own head.
(That’s not it by the way.)
This was stuck in my head, and I found it …
It’s not about the Wall,
one brick at a time.
Mine is double brick,
my inside one to keep stuff out, keep me safe
The outside one others & society built,
to keep me contained, to suit their needs.
It’s about the foundations that keep that wall up.
You need to dig deep, to truly understand yourself,
And then the wall will tumble down.
Not only see yourself differently,
See other people differently,
understand them better,
And let them see the real you.
No defences, acting, pretending.
Just be.
Epiphany later:
Someone else poured the foundations.
You just accept them.
Then the wall starts getting built.
Dig up the foundations,
and there is no wall.
There are no foundations.
You are the new foundations.
You don’t need a wall.
Now it’s out of my mind ..
and maybe I am too 😀
Some ‘catch up’ photos to make up for my lack of posts …
I don’t often take my camera, but this is a beautiful place to land, because you can’t fly forever.
A mate of mine asked:
“So with all your new freedom, what plans do ya have?”
I replied:
“I have no plans, that’s true freedom 😀”
Thanks for visiting, have an awesome life!
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Wow, so many beautiful photos, Tone! It’s good to see you back, be well!
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Thanks John, hope you’re well. I’m slowly moving forward on the house and myself, spending time in nature to relax, turn my mind off and not be overwhelmed. I’m finding I generally don’t want the distraction of photography at the moment, I have enough on my plate, but I’m sure I will get back into it, maybe it’s exactly what I need 😀
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Thanks Tonr, i am doing fine in the desert! Just had a huge monsoonal thunderstorm roll through, yesss!! I understand you, and YOU come first, not an avocation. feel better, sir!
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So good to see you! Gorgeous photos!
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Thanks Morgaine, I hope you are well.
It is a lovely area I’ve somehow found myself in. I’m still landing after a strange year but making progress and moving forward. I’m learning not to rush all the time and be more patient 😀
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Just be happy.
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Hi Anneli, hope you’re happy 😀
I overthink stuff. I’m learning not to rush so much, relax and be more patient – which is why I haven’t been taking photos and blogging so much for now. It is a great place for chilling – and being happy 😀
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No need to think too hard. Just enjoy your life.
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Wonderful photos and post, Tone. 🙂
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Thanks Jane, it truly is magic down here, for now I’ve mostly been soaking it in rather than trying to photograph it. I guess I’m trying to settle in to my new “normal”, which at the moment seems crazy good 😀
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wow! you speak my language! i love your subjective reflections & those uplifting photos. i am so happy for you to be blessed with magical & mythic surroundings that bring out the magic in you, & by osmosis, in all of us who read your wonderful sharing❤️🙏🏼👍🏽 what a great use of your rest & reflect time! truly good energy radiates through your whole post, & i just love it, am so happy for you!🙏🏼🥳
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Thanks Joy,
I’ve been learning a lot about myself and spending lots of time out in nature lately, usually without wanting the distraction of taking photos, just soaking my new found universe in, meditating on the beach and walking. Such a big change in my life. I am slowly moving forward, rather than reflecting on the past. Life is great, I’m working on reducing overthinking and being patient. I feel the universe doesn’t want me to rush 😀
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i think that you are correct🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼sounds transformative!🥰🌺🦋
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Thanks for sharing these stunning images and your meaningful post!
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Thanks Terry,
I appreciate your comment as it encourages me to share more. It seems I have been hiding lately, but I’ve needed some time out for myself instead of trying to please everyone else 😀
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I’ve always been pretty closed off, but after retiring and making the effort to actually chat with people now and then, I feel like I’ve learned more about myself than in all the years before. Not sure if that makes sense. What I’m really getting at is that you need that contact—it’s a push to keep from standing still. Glad to see you back Tone ! All the best, Marc.
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These are all so fabulous! Coming back to blogging after a hiatus is always hard. You’ll find your knack again, just do what makes you happy. Photography is such a wonderful hobby. I’m no where near as good as you and these days I use my iPhone for all pictures. I keep saying I need to get my DSLR out but haven’t yet! Oh well…maybe one day soon. 🙂
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Thanks for the photos and for your thoughts. Enjoy your freedom, my friend.
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