It was all a blur…
until I looked closely.
I stopped and closed my eyes,
and I took a deep breath.
I exhaled slowly,
and then I opened my eyes.
And there it was…
I saw the beauty.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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Jodi, what a beautiful shot with equally beautiful words. Last weekend, I spent 2 1/2 hrs in a wooded area near our home, taking pictures & just breathing in the quiet & beauty of Mother Nature💛 It was wonderful!
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Oh how wonderful for you. This was taken a few days ago in my own backyard which expands into woods. I don’t often enough take the time to enjoy the beauty and breathe it all in. I am trying to more often! I was holding my granddaughter outside yesterday – as it was 76 degrees here in FEBRUARY! – crazy record high of all time in history – and I told her how we are going to go exploring in these woods when she gets bigger 🙂 How a child renews your passion for things. 🙂
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Focus closely on the little things and you’ll see the beauty. Lovely post.🌲💗
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As Chesterton said, “The world is not lacking in wonders, but in a sense of wonder.”
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I LOVE that! Thanks for sharing.
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I love it too!! And your work too, Jodi. 🙂
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awh! Thanks!
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Lovely picture and wonderful poem, Jodi!
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i love the picture and your words –
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Thanks Beth! 😊
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Aww, I love this! The poem really speaks to me right now and great job on the picture!
Happy Week-end to you my friend!
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Thanks C! Keep your eyes on the important stuff! 🙂
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So much beauty!
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I can so remember my art teacher at school (early/mid 60’s), guiding us through a process of doing more than look ….. but see! Whatever you become aware of by simply looking will, as you clearly know, become so much more if you actually concentrate. You will always see that there is so much more. 🙂
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such great advice from your art teacher. 🙂
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Very nice post Jodi – and there is lots of beauty out there to enjoy. 🙂
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indeed 🙂
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Beautiful post Jodi 🙂
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Sigh, such beauty in the simplicity. Thank you Jodi. xoxo (p.s. Tart crust has just finished chilling. Dashing off to make the filling next!)
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Oh – I cannot wait to hear how you like it!!!!!! 🙂
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I find that nature makes me stop and notice the little details… beautiful image and words, Jodi! Thanks for the reminder to stop and savor the little things in life. 😊💕🌿
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so true! Thanks Jill!
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Beautiful, Jodi..:) Children and sunshine are a wonderful combination..:)
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Life is like that. Great photo and words. Happy weekend! (K)
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Indeed…
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Exactly!!!!
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😉
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I love the blur and soft focus – beautiful… !
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Thanks Evelyn!
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You not only saw the beauty, you photographed it and shared it with us. Thanks for that, Jodi!
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You’re so very welcome Ann. Thank you!
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this poem is great, Jodi! reading it just made my day! ❤
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I’m so glad it resonated with you 🙂
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