Peaceful Views In An Uncertain World

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"Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles, it takes away today’s peace."
The wild peacock and I went our separate ways after seeing eye to eye. Although the path to calming the narrative in my mind doesn't require moving an inch, walks in and around Crescent Beach provide peaceful distractions to shake off chaos in the news.
A tree planted in the mud had toppled over. It might have been a prop put there by a movie crew, or, as a friend suggested, dragged into the water by an industrious seal.
Mirror cloud images didn't fail to take my breath away on this sunny afternoon.

A duck waddled by, its wet webbed feet slapped the spongy beach floor.
I learned the signage "Grow Through, What You Go Through" is also a title of a book by Fred Famble. I knew nothing about the book or the author but it seemed true that not learning from the not-so-good situations that happen in life wouldn't be fruitful.
A breezy day brought out the kite flyers ...
and the kite-sitters.
The bigger the breeze the bigger the kites.
The greater the unrest ...
the greater the need to seek peace in our inner and outer worlds.


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Comments

  1. eileeninmdMay 29, 2021 at 7:14 AM

    Hello,
    Beautiful views of the beach and the sky reflecting. The Peacock looks as though it is checking you out. They are lovely birds, the duck is cute too. Looks like a great day to be outdoors, walking and flying kites. I hope you are having a peaceful day. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend.

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  2. Jenn JilksMay 29, 2021 at 8:23 AM

    Such peaceful scenes. I love the water. I'm looking forward to visiting Vancouver and the grandies out there. cheerio!
    Thanks for visiting me!

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  3. carol l mckennaMay 29, 2021 at 10:33 AM

    Awesome nature shots and quotes ~ so serene on your blog ~ Xo ~ Nature healing ~ Happy Weekend to you ^_^

    Living moment by moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 29, 2021 at 12:40 PM

    What wonderful quotes! I love the kite flyers! Such a beautiful time of year there! Enjoy your weekend!

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  5. MarjaMay 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM

    A beautiful peacock and amazing duck photo and love the beautiful environment as well. Love the quote Grow through what you go through. So true You do grow and learn and come out stronger at the end of adversary

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  6. Mystic MeanderingMay 29, 2021 at 11:56 PM

    Beautiful views and words:) Wise Peacock... the changing "winds" of the times can't ruffle its feathers... "She" remains in luminous peace... _/\_

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  7. AnuMay 30, 2021 at 1:13 AM

    Beautiful photos and great quotes.

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  8. CalendulaMay 30, 2021 at 2:39 AM

    A gorgeous peacock!

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  9. Tanza ErlambangMay 30, 2021 at 4:53 AM

    I never seen a wild peacock.... look so beautiful... great shots.

    Thank you for sharing awesome quote

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  10. colleenJune 1, 2021 at 6:35 AM

    Like a mini vacation. I can almost feel the breezes.

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  11. Yogi♪♪♪June 1, 2021 at 7:38 AM

    Great post, stressful times in which we live need such reminders to help us get through things.

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  12. DeniseinVAJune 1, 2021 at 10:06 AM

    So very true! Your photos give me peace. A marvelous series. Love that peacock 🦚

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  13. stardustJune 2, 2021 at 5:08 AM

    A nice walk that makes me feel at peace, Maria! The mirror cloud image and the wild peacock are my favorites. The ongoing not-good incidents worldwide would be a good chance for humans to grow wiser pondering on and learning from. Have lovely days ahead.

    Yoko

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  14. AngieJune 3, 2021 at 9:33 PM

    Maria - fabulous pictures. I could feel the peace emanating from the beach scenes. Thank you!

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