Kiskiminetas River, Pittsburgh, PA
Reflections from the River
Still water grows stagnant…
keep moving.
Enjoy the journey…
it’s not always about the destination.
A single rock thrown…
can cause a ripple effect far beyond its initial target.
Sometimes what is reflected back from us…
is bigger and better than we are – so shine on.
It is hard work to traverse against the current…
but it is possible, and it is often worth it.
Hubby and I took a little boat ride Friday evening down the Kiskiminetas River – a peaceful little body of water that flows into the Allegheny River near Pittsburgh, PA. With the sweet scent of honeysuckle still in my nose, I’ve been reflecting on the many lessons we can learn from the river. Nature has so much to teach us if only we take the time to listen.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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Very peaceful. Another good way to begin the day! (K)
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Thanks Kerfe!
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This is great and love the picture!
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Thanks c! 😊
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Beautiful, Jodi. Nature has a way of healing the heart without a word being spoken.
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Indeed
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Beautiful photo and beautiful poem, Jodi! A lovely boat ride!
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It was the perfect way to end a hectic work week. ☺️
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I can imagine that it would be a perfect – and peaceful – way to end a busy work week! Lovely!
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You are so good at putting my thoughts into words…I love your “reflections”❤️❤️❤️
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Aww! ☺️. And I love you! ❤️
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This is a beautiful photograph, and the words have so much meaning. Thanks for sharing your boat ride and the honeysuckles with us.
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Thank you and you are very welcome.
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nice reflections, Jodi.You love to let your thoughts flow like a peaceful river… 🙂
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I do. Peace is good in this crazy world eh?
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Shoot…now I’m singing Pocahontas…just around the river bend!
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Yay! It’s great to sing Pocahontas at 8 am!! 😀
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Wonderful and so true. If we all took care of ourselves and watched and learned from nature, there would be endless rivers of peace in our world. Thanks for the beautiful verse and photo, Jodi. 💜
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And thanks for always stopping by and encouraging ☺️
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Hey, right back atcha, artistanista (I love that autocorrect knows that word!!!) 💛💛💛
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We even made a word!!!
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😘👏🙇🌻👍
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Thank you Jodi, just beautiful!
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Thanks Jenna. ☺️
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Boy did I just spend a week swimming up current while taking care of my mom in the hospital. The river has quieted for a moment, but rapids ahead. Beautiful photo and poem!
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Hang in there Beverly. The river will carry you if you let it. 😉. Hope your mom is ok.
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Very nice – I think you wrote this for me! Happy Tuesday Jodi! 🙂
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I’m so glad you enjoyed and connected with it Terry!
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You have made my day that much better with you beautiful words and image. Thank you Jodi. I do hope we can all stop, listen and learn from Nature.
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What a sweet thing to say! Thanks Susan!
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Everything about this post is beautiful and wonderful! Beautiful image… but love your words today. 💕
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Thank you dear Charlie! I’m glad you love 🙂
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Thanks for sharing the peace today, my friend! Beautiful verse and photo, Jodi! 💖💕🌈✨
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You are so welcome!
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Such gorgeous inspirational posts Jodi! I love these posts where you inspire with pictures and words!
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Thanks Lynn! Look for another tomorrow morning 🙂
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Oh yeah!
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Such a gorgeous view ! Love that green 🙂
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Thank you Cristina!
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A beautiful and peaceful reflection, both your poetry and images always inspire to appreciate nature and its lessons. Thank you for sharing.
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I’m glad you enjoyed H!
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The colors in that river photo are amazing! A watercolor, perhaps?
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perhaps….. 🙂
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another great photo, I so love those darkened up edges right along the sides!!!!!
and it is SO True, Jodi……. it is the process, the journey – not the product nor the destination !!!!!
I love to just let go, and relax and allow the River, to take me onto the right path.
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I love how you put that – allow the river to take you onto the right path!
I’m sorry I forgot to answer your previous question about the “darkened edges” I simply use a vignette effect 🙂
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I love rivers, so this photo just spoke to me 🙂
Thanks so much Jodi, for the ‘intel’ on your Photoshop filter….. I’ve been admiring how your pics have that effect!!!
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So serene; love it. 🙂
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thank you Yousuf!
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Jodi, excellent interpretation of PURE. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Thank you!!
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So true, Jodi! Life really does keep flowing on, and standing still ourselves is not an option. Thanks for a beautiful post about life and nature!
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What a beautiful, peaceful scene! As kids, we would have floated along that river in inner tubes.
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and there were kids doing that too that evening! 🙂
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Some (good) things never change!
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🙂
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Gorgeous capture, Jodi! What beautiful weather for you both to enjoy a boat ride together. My favorite quote was “enjoy the journey….” of course! Being fortunate enough to live that quote right now is feeling so surreal for us. I’m still pinching myself…..all while trying to remember what day it is! 🙂
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Enjoy YOUR journey Donna! Enjoy it SOOOO much my friend! 🙂
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