Turn Your Eyes Upward

in #gems4 years ago

Turn your eyes upward, in the direction of heaven. Behold! An almost hidden treasure. Things that we see at the at Tidal Basin., Washington, DC



The beauty of spring never fails to awe me. Breathe deeply. The beginning of life, unfolding, right before my very eyes to see. I sigh. Knowing what a wonderful world we live in. Despite our troubles of the day, stop where you are, take a moment to breathe. Look all around. What do you see? Probably those you love the most. The one that makes up the you, in us, the one that was made for me.

Some days
The drifting of my thoughts
Far and away
Begin and end with you



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The opening show had been slow to start, but, the dance of the cherry blossom is a performance that is not to be missed. There is magic in the air today, as the delectable blossoms sway to beat of their own music. They have reached the stage of perfection. In cherry blossom speak, they are officially at peak beauty.


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The beauty of nature, ever-changing...It is like having an unfinished symphony inside our hearts. Every moment inspired by the beauty of nature completes another bar of the music. Incomplete on any given day, for even the smallest of changes, can be made.

Yet, on this day, the full orchestra is playing.


When you finally come into full bloom, you will live with your heart wide open, the fragrance of love and joy, sharing and caring drifting all the way through to the next part of life. Those words are written on the edges of my soul, spilling happiness all over my sense of well-being. Life is good and I cannot help but smile at the thought of it.



Today is a #BeautifulSunday by @Ace108, where we share our day in the most possibly beautiful way that we can. I find myself home at the end of the day, breathing in the beauty of it all, a definite #SublimeSunday in the making, by the Meister of my morning, @c0ff33a. I do love my @c0ff33 and he likes eclectic! A definite match made in my heaven.



And just like that, this post is done. The day is done and can we just start it all over again? I want to thank @ace108 and @c0ff33a for hosting these challenges and just so you know, even though it has been a day, I can guarantee that there is still a little sunshine left in my heart. Have a most fabulous rest of your day!



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they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire

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They certainly are beautiful, and seemingly delicate. Yet I suspect that long after we are gone, they will be putting on their show right on time. Again and again.

Thank you so much! They are but delicate little blossoms. The show must go on. Yes! Just like tree falling in the forest, right.

I hope all is going well with you! Stay safe and I already know you are practicing proper social distancing!

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Lovely words from you and specially at the end of your post.

It seems that your spring is more beautiful than mine. Is not. You know how to make it look more beautiful!

Not a chance! You take incredible photos! But, thank you. Nice to hear that someone likes my photos! Hi, Dan! Hope all is well with you and yours.

I can only hope this passes through without much more damage!

Stay well and practice proper social distancing!

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Flowers always make me smile, thank you @dswigle

Me too! :) They make me deliriously happy! There is no accounting for that one. :) Especially in the spring, where the excitement permeates the air.

Hi @angiemitchell! I hope all is well with you and you are practicing the proper social distancing unless, of course, you are under house arrest. :)

Be safe!

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Wonderful sweet petals to soften the eyes and calm the nerves in these days of worries and anxiety! May this soothing vibe stay with me all day long!!

Cheers.

Oh, I certainly hope so. Just close your eyes and give in to the beauty of the moment. I have to keep it calm or otherwise, life would be too much right now. I hope that you can meditate and keep it calm. xoxo

Stay well and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Thank you very much!

God bless!

Whatse whatse whats up!

Hehehe!

Not much!

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That's nice. Wish i'll see that someday.

I hope you get to also! It is beautiful, but, no more beautiful than yours there. Jut different!

Be well, my friend!

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Cherry blossoms in its perfection!!! 😍 They are so beautiful, Denise! 😍😍😍 Such a beautiful sight now..

Thank you for sharing it. ❤

Thank you!! It is such a beautiful time of year in the Washington, DC area! Everything smells like spring! Thank you so much for your support and love!

I hope you and your family are doing well! Love to you!

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I am more close to turning it upside down, because the snow is falling, where I live (in Hungary). It is spring, but reminds me of winter. According to the weather forecasts, the weather will be cloudy tomorrow (on Tuesday), and there will be snowy rain on Wednesday, but then the weather will get warmer.

Ohhh! Well, you totally win in my book!! Rain AND snow. I think it doesn't get any better than that! In the blink of your eye, the snow will cease and the spring will litter your world. :)

I hope you are doing well and that you are practicing proper social distancing! Be well!

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You are always uplifting! <3

Thank you! What a sweet thing to say! Hi, Deb! Hope all is going well with you! Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words behind.

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