The Cosmic Dance That Never Ends

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Is anything ever completely still or at rest for even one-thousandth of a second? Existence, seen and unseen, is never truly motionless or calm, although a photograph appears to stop time mid-action. Molecules within living cells are in constant flux as are the atomic structures of inanimate objects. Coordinated chaos is a continuous dance on the cusp of its next ballet. Cosmic forces are at perpetual play during, after and before you get off that chair, the fish is caught, the cat pounces, the petals fall, the berry is plucked or a peacock feather is ruffled. There is no flight from this remarkable choreography that binds us together.







The little fairy my daughter sketched so long ago in a rose petal dress reminded me of the cosmic dance that never stops and is why I am linking to PAINT PARTY FRIDAY.


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Comments

  1. Mystic MeanderingOctober 8, 2020 at 2:01 PM

    "Coordinated chaos on the cusp of its next ballet." Lovely phrase. Makes my heart smile...

    Love your daughter's sketch! So talented!

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  2. ChristineOctober 9, 2020 at 4:37 AM

    Nice work and a lovely fairy!

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  3. Maria MedeirosOctober 9, 2020 at 5:01 AM

    Your writing is beautiful! Your photos are stunning and capture so much. The fairy is magical! Have a lovely Friday and a beautiful weekend.

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  4. DVArtistOctober 9, 2020 at 6:15 AM

    This is a beautiful post. The phrase of "Coordinated chaos on the cusp of its next Ballet" Speaks volumes. Wonderful photos and your daughter's drawing is lovely. Enjoy your day.

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  5. Dixie @ Arranged WordsOctober 9, 2020 at 10:57 AM

    Wonderful photos. What a beautiful kitty!
    I love your daughter’s artwork.

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  6. Linda KunsmanOctober 9, 2020 at 11:51 AM

    beautiful photos and a charming fairy. Happy PPF!

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  7. Elkes LebensglückOctober 9, 2020 at 1:38 PM

    Lovely post!!!!
    Wonderful your daughter art!!!
    Happy PPF, hug , Elke

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  8. eileeninmdOctober 10, 2020 at 4:34 AM

    Hello,

    Beautiful post and and photos. We must never stop moving and dancing. I love the drawing of the Rose petal fairy, you daughter's art work is lovely. Cute capture of the kitty. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care and Enjoy your day! Happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving my a comment.

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  9. stardustOctober 10, 2020 at 5:06 AM

    Everything is in the constant flux from the level of atom to that of universe, and each of us is dancing in spiral going forth - it’s so interesting. You always have a way with words, Penelope. I have heard repeatedly the same idea in different fantastic expression and choice of photos. The image of annual tree rings made me feel like jumping into the endless cycle. Thank you for this stimulation to my little grey cells. The dancing little fairy is so lovely.

    Yoko

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  10. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 10, 2020 at 6:56 AM

    Oh I love the pretty fairy! Makes me smile....or DANCE! Enjoy your weekend!

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  11. DebbieOctober 10, 2020 at 7:13 AM

    such an eclectic group of images but i just love the dancing fairy, she looks like tinkerbelle!!!

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  12. carol l mckennaOctober 10, 2020 at 7:31 AM

    Oh gorgeous photos and fairy is so pretty ~ divine post ~ The Cosmic Dance is such a gift ~ yes chaotic at times ~ but life.

    Live each moment with love,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  13. Gillena CoxOctober 10, 2020 at 11:43 AM

    Nice lot. Luv the fairy dancer
    Stay safe

    Much💖love

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  14. AnuOctober 11, 2020 at 1:11 AM

    Lovely post.

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  15. Rain October 12, 2020 at 7:52 AM

    Your photography is wonderful, I especially love the fly fishing photo, great scene! The "Fairy Fashion" is so creative, so neat! :)

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 12, 2020 at 6:46 PM

    Beautiful, poetic, and hopeful! And needed!

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  17. Tanza ErlambangOctober 12, 2020 at 7:05 PM

    bird with "crown" looks so beautiful....
    have a great day

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  18. kwarkitoOctober 12, 2020 at 9:09 PM

    I especially like the little dancer.... thanks for all these pictures

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  19. Fun60October 13, 2020 at 1:02 AM

    That fairy is beautiful. A lovely series of photos with words to make us think. Have a good week.

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  20. DeniseinVAOctober 14, 2020 at 5:39 AM

    I enjoy reading your posts, and all your photos are super! The sketch of the pretty fairy shows your daughter's talent. It is a delight!

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  21. GattinaOctober 15, 2020 at 3:01 AM

    Beautiful photos and a very cute fairy !

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  22. Yogi♪♪♪October 15, 2020 at 10:05 AM

    I've had lots of modern physics classes in my life and we learn that all objects are both a solid object and energy of a given wavelength. I can't quite get my head around it but I believe it.
    One of my photography teachers talked about a bird photographer friend of hers who was convinced that birds vibrated and he tried to take photos of them with 1/1000 second or faster exposure times.

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  23. AngieOctober 15, 2020 at 6:44 PM

    Interesting musings. We can be threatened by change, or we can embrace it. But then, I suppose it depends greatly on what type of change it is!

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