... Time makes you bolder
Children get older
I am getting older too
So...
/Landslide-Stevie Nicks/
/Landslide-Stevie Nicks/
Do I learn how to be more kind,
How to be more patient,
more open-handed
and
open-minded ?
Do I know how to give more love
and
Let myself receive more love?
Do I learn how to fully open my windows
and
let go of the EGO?
Do I really know how to stop and create peace in my heart?
Do I have my 10 minutes of silence every day and if I have them
Do I know why?
Am I able to accept other people's mistakes and forgive mine,
Am I able to recognize honest tears?
What do I have faith in ? Can I stand up for what I believe is right?
Am I capable of believing in the best of humanity?
Am I ready to laugh more and hug more,
to sing more
and
to give more time ...?
Do I enjoy sunny days?
Can I dance in the rain and walk barefoot?
Can I push myself further?
Did I find my purpose in Life?
Do the books help me to comprehend the Life's Greatest lessons?
Isn't the most important thing in life raising a child, loving a child
and ....
loving a man?
'...Oh, mirror in the sky,
What is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
And can I sail through the changing ocean tides
Can I handle the seasons of my life?... '
And can I sail through the changing ocean tides
Can I handle the seasons of my life?... '
I don't know, I don't know ....
What I know is that Life is a mystery, I want to live it to the fullest and if one day I answer "Yes" to all of these questions - may that be my legacy to my child .
Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it. ~Andre Gide
Beautiful. Your photos are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Sylvia,
ReplyDeleteYou always visit me.
You always leave kind words.
Your images are made with LOVE.
You believe, I see, in something outside of yourself.
You and I ARE from the same planet!!!
What a gorgeous post with images that evoke a sense of peace and gentleness that I so love and need daily. THANK YOU FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL REMINDER TO KEEP ON ASKING ourselves these questions....and rejoice my friend.
Fondly, Anita
Absolutely beautiful images and sentiments. It is lovely visiting you.
ReplyDeleteDid you receive a questionnaire from me? I will resend if not. I am picking partners for the tea cup swap. Can you e-mail me? nliten@usa.net
Hugs,
Terri
Your linens are all just so beautiful.Your photo's and writings are all such lovely shadows of your home!yvette@twistedvines
ReplyDeleteGood things to think about! You have lovely photos. I've always liked that Stevie Nicks song. And that quote by Andre Gide is stellar!
ReplyDeleteHello Sylvia - you have a sure eye for composition - the loveliness of the things you've pictured - their color and texture - exquisite
ReplyDeleteEverything goes perfectly with the words of the song and the quote!
Thank you for sharing this very Delightsome post with A Return to Loveliness.
Kathy
Absolutely the most important is to love our children and husband. Really I don't know that much else is important. I do believe in kindness. Such a beautiful post. Lovely pictures and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Beautiful post. Love your linens. They look German.
ReplyDeleteSylvia, this is absolutely beautiful. I'm so glad I finally got around to stopping by after you so gracefully visited during last week's celebration of spring.
ReplyDeleteI came by to let you know that you are one of the two winners of the encouragement tags. ;) Congratulations.
I LOVE your music. I am ertainly looking forward to stopping by again soon.
Blessings!
I love this post! Your photos are beautiful. I don't think there is anything more important than raising & loving your children & husband.
ReplyDeleteHi Sylvia,
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a lovely post! It's all so serene! Raising and loving my children and husband; the most important thing I've ever done!
Hope you're having a beautiful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hello Sylvia, Your photography is so beautiful but your words are just as beautiful. Stopping by from a Good Life Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Kim
Lovely, soothing blog! I am following you.:)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful !
ReplyDeleteFollowing you back !
Sylvia~ such a soothing & beautiful post. All your white vignettes are are so beautifully composed! Thank you for my few minutes here starting my day with such wonderful words & beauty.
ReplyDeletethis is amazingly beautiful and what my heart echos....
ReplyDeleteI love the quiet simplicity of your post and the thoughts your questions provoke. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHi, I couldn't find your email address. I just wanted you to know that your blog has been featured at my weekly Welcome Wagon Friday. The post goes up on Thursday (long story), and so you can go take a look.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to our little blogging community! You should be receiving visitors shortly. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help you in the Land Of Blog!
Brenda http://cozylittlehouse.com
What a lovely blog! I smiled at the last quote. Yes...be wary of those who say they know the way.
ReplyDeleteThis entire blog had a calming and peaceful effect on me while reading it. I loved the questions that you posed as much as your beautiful photography.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful gift with both.
Beautiful post! Photography is outstanding and the word were so meaningful.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
Your photos are lovely and your post was wonderful thanks for sharing ..
ReplyDeletePeaceful with thought. Thank you.
ReplyDelete- Joy
Lovely post, Sylvia. The pictures are just gorgeous. I am visiting from Brenda's. You have a beautiful blog! I am your latest follower!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Janie
Hello, This is yet another thought provoking post complimented beautifully by elegant photography. Some of my favorites: tea cup with dried rose, white puffy heart on the hook, the stunning white blossom. You indeed have a gift. If you have not entered my give-away, please hop over and do so. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Simple Pleasures, Sylvia. All of your photos reflected the simple things in life. I loved them all.
ReplyDeleteOh Sylvia what a lovely post. I just came over from Brenda's Welcome Wagon Friday and I just LOVE your blog. I am in Harrow, Ontario and I am your newest follower ;-) See you soon
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post...so many things to think about ♥ Tricia
ReplyDeleteJust visiting some of your older posts. WOW.
ReplyDeleteYou have one of the best blogs out there. You photography skills are amazing, and your text........oh do keep it up, it is like food for my soul.
WELL DONE, my friend, truly an inspiration to a beginning blogger like myself..............well done, indeed!