Life is an Echo November 9, 2012
Posted by nrhatch in Art & Photography, Nature, Poetry.Tags: inspiration, Nature, Peace, Quotes, Weekly Photo Challenge
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Life is an echo . . . what you send out comes back. ~ Chinese Proverb
To a mind that is still, the whole Universe surrenders. ~ Chang Tsu
One today is worth two tomorrows. ~ Ben Franklin
Some things have to be believed to be seen. ~ Ralph Hodgson
Aah . . . that’s better!
Related posts: Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Renewal * Nature’s Inspiration (Simple Truths)
Beautiful quotes and photos!
Thanks! These quotes begged for photos.
Great photos!
Thanks, Rik. They’re from Marie Selby Botannical Gardens in Sarasota. Beautiful place to wander and ponder.
Beautiful shots!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.
Those orchids are beautiful. Sadly I never have much success with them
I’ve never grown orchids . . . I just admire them when out and about.
Great post, Nancy!
Thanks, Tom! I love the photo challenges . . . especially with themes like “renewal.”
I love the Chang Tsu one, Nancy. I think I shall write it large on a piece of paper on my wall.
That one . . . and the last one . . . really got my attention. _/!\_
Beautiful quotes and images! To think sages have been saying this for centuries but mankind is slow to catch up.
We are a slow-witted bunch, aren’t we?
When MTM’s mom lived in Tampa, she had so many lovely orchids. I wonder what happened to them now that she’s back in Wisconsin.
Maybe someone adopted them?
Great photos! I especially like the last quote. It’s a thoughtful reversal of the “gotta see it to believe it” saying.
That’s my favorite for just that reason. I read it WRONG twice before the difference sunk in. And it’s so true . . . somethings are visible only when we believe.
Very interesting quotes, I love the Ben Franklin one especially.
Rather like a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Or don’t count your eggs until they’re hatched.
The quotes and photos are excellent.
Thanks, Ruth.
Great quotes, Nancy! Do you read the “I Ching” by chance?
I first read a translation of portions of the “I Ching” in high school . . . I had a daily inspiration calendar that contained 52 quotes from it. Since then, I’ve dabbled.
I’m starting to bump into it again. Last week, I checked out a few transalations on line ~ there is no clear consensus about which one is “the best.”
Shocking, I know.
Normally “we” agree on everything.
Check out the translation by Brian Browne Walker. Its the best one~
Thanks, Adam. I will do that.
I enjoyed your quotes – makes one think a little. My favourite photo by far is the first one as I enjoy the colours.
Aren’t those blooms radiant? The greenhouses at Marie Selby are filled with radiance, perfect for renewal.
Visiting those greenhouses must have been like visiting heaven
And the outside gardens too . . . definitely a wonderful place to wander and ponder.
Lovely images and quotes. My favorite quote, Ben Franklin’s.
Yes! Seize the day . . . for “tomorrow” we die. And we never know which tomorrow will arrive to claim us.
Xtream wonder©
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Love the last quote!
That one really got my attention too . . . after I read it wrong twice before reading it right.
Love the orchids!
You would love wandering around the gardens with your camera, Milka. Amazing diversity of blooms.
I was a bit bummed-out by how much colder it was here this morning than last (and dreading the rapidly approaching ‘W’-word)… so it was twice as nice to see such bright / warm / cheerful photos today, Nancy! Wonderful!
C’mon down, SIG! It’s a brilliant sunny day . . . 78 degrees and climbing.
Each one of these proverbs is worth memorizing! I particularly like “Life is an echo…what you send out comes back.” I’m going to make little cards with each of these and post them on my desk at work…that seems to be the place where they would be put to best use!
Awesome! Really glad they resonated, Debra. And cards on your desk sounds a great way to jog your memory.
Beautiful touches…
Thanks, E!