Incognito

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"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." - Anais Nin
Long ago when I used to smoke and perm my hair, I pondered and still do ponder life.
Bound by the senses I nonetheless hold tremendous hope that one day we will learn leaps more about the nature of existence. Our imaginations and curiosity will break through with better ideas which perhaps already whisper within, urging us onward.
The clouds aren't spilling their secrets and for some reality is in their phones more so than the scenes at their feet that wave from right in front of them.
Because they're so common, it's easy to become blind to the wonders that surround and engulf us and perhaps blind us even to some of life's answers.
Yet contemplation persists and is humankind's gift for which I am grateful. So to those who celebrate gratitude today, I wish you a peaceful, enlightening Thanksgiving.
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HOLD ONTO THE LIGHT

Comments

  1. Susannah AndersonNovember 28, 2024 at 11:44 AM

    Love those photos of remembered scenes!

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  2. Mystic MeanderingNovember 28, 2024 at 2:08 PM

    Powerful message today! :) I love the photo of you from younger days :)

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,November 28, 2024 at 3:06 PM

    As an overriding statement, I think we have lost touch with the natural world and our part in it. We have declared ourselves into a belief that we are superior and able to sublimate other organisms and the forces of the universe, and we are about to pay a very heavy price for that arrogance.

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  4. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 28, 2024 at 4:48 PM

    Love the perm - I had something similar then.

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪November 28, 2024 at 5:37 PM

    A great photo and essay about our life today and path to a better future. I love your poem.

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  6. JimNovember 28, 2024 at 5:38 PM

    Great sky.

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  7. Shiju SugunanNovember 29, 2024 at 12:52 AM

    I love the way you've connected Anaïs Nin's quote to your own experiences and reflections. Beautiful photos!

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  8. NandiniDekaNovember 29, 2024 at 1:04 AM

    really interesting

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  9. My name is Erika.November 29, 2024 at 5:03 AM

    That was a popular style-permed hair that is. I wonder if anyone does that anymore. Lovely views too. It looks like you had a great day out by the water.

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  10. Debra She Who SeeksNovember 29, 2024 at 5:16 AM

    Life is so mysterious and surprising, isn't it?

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  11. ChristineNovember 29, 2024 at 7:23 AM

    Lovely

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  12. Barbara RogersNovember 29, 2024 at 7:55 AM

    Good thoughts to consider, while enjoying your photos of beauty!

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  13. Rose PNovember 29, 2024 at 8:33 AM

    Pondering our place in time and space is mystical. The seed is a powerful image. Our younger selves are the seeds of our becoming and growth never ceases.

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  14. DVArtistNovember 29, 2024 at 9:57 AM

    I love this first photo and quote. A lovely blog post, thank you for sharing with FFO and have a nice weekend.

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  15. LisaNovember 29, 2024 at 2:13 PM

    I like the idea of the tidal moon involved when we hesitate.

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  16. RajaniNovember 29, 2024 at 4:59 PM

    Love the first line...do we know more than we realize..or conversely less than we think... also great pic of yourself...

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  17. Jae RoseNovember 29, 2024 at 9:09 PM

    Your posts always cheer me up! I love your clever poem - such delicious imagery and deep thoughts - Jae

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  18. Rosemary Nissen-WadeNovember 29, 2024 at 9:16 PM

    'Long ago when I used to smoke and perm my hair, I pondered and still do ponder life.' Me too, on all counts! I love the intriguing questions in your poem, and the fact that as time goes on some things are answered.

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  19. rallentandaDecember 1, 2024 at 5:13 AM

    Love the photos and words.

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  20. HelenDecember 1, 2024 at 10:39 AM

    There is magic in everything you share ~~~ thank you for that. Enjoy December and everything it brings.

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  21. carol l mckennaDecember 1, 2024 at 3:33 PM

    Contemplative post and photos ~ It is all beautiful ~ simplicity is my choice ~ hugs,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  22. AnonymousDecember 1, 2024 at 8:48 PM

    Seeds grow and know not why. I like that image. Now I'm picturing a bit of grass growing in a bit of soil on a limestone cliff, asking "Why? Why me?"

    PK

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  23. TomDecember 2, 2024 at 6:55 AM

    ...Maria, we all have hidden parts of our personalities.I glad to hear that you no longer smoke, good for us!!!

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  24. DeniseinVADecember 3, 2024 at 3:37 PM

    Thought provoking Maria and a beautiful poem. I always love your images. So nice to see you. Long ago I used to perm my hair and smoke but back then I didn't know anyone who didn't smoke. Tell a fib, my sister didn't because she had bronchial issues.

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  25. purplepeninportland.comDecember 6, 2024 at 5:06 PM

    Love the poem, and the photo of you.

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  26. stardustDecember 10, 2024 at 10:07 PM

    You cast magical food for thought to the strangeness of our existence, Maria. I’m biased, and I’d be more so than I think; I keep it in mind to see things. I love these photos of the sky with clouds where I’ve believed simple truth exists. Somewhere in that blue sky, you’ll I hear the sound of the waves.

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