Friendship is so powerful, yet so often underrated or taken for granted. We have preconceived ideas of what a friendship should be and how it should look.
Connection is now the new buzz word, while for years we have worked to alienate ourselves from others. Not intentionally, one must acknowledge, but never the less, subconsciously. Over time we have seen that community and connections have lost their strength, often in place of solitude. Life has a way of picking you up and moving you forward, often in a direction one does not see. Just like the Earth moves around the sun, we too move around life, thinking we are on one path, only to realise that often the path is spinning in the opposite direction.
Suddenly the spinning finishes, chaos ensues and madness prevails. Yet graciously Mothers Earth calls to us, while all other sentient beings watch on. She sways in our presence, whispers to us with her breeze and nourishes us with her bounties. She speaks a different language, one we have lost touch with over the centuries. Yet she urges us to slow down and take notice, and as we do, we regain lost knowledge and understanding. We hear her voice and that of others who grace her shores.
Connection once again tugs at the heart, like the beating of ocean waves. Friendships are formed with others, who will never speak our name. We look to unconventional means of connecting. Opportunities to be loved. We desire a way back to what once was, a long distant memory ago.
Today I am grateful to be surrounded by unconditional love. The kind that sneaks up on you, when you least expect it. That runs to greet you, when they know you are near. The one that nuzzles at you, to bring you strength and understanding. The one that hears your deepest thoughts as shared, totally gets you, yet has no words to speak – They give so freely their presence, energy and love, without expecting anything in return. This is the true meaning of friendship and for that I am grateful.
Without reading your text, I just looked at Daisy (that's the name of the sheep ?), exploring her, connecting with her (telepathically, on a "quantum level") - then reading your text.
She indeed is full of love, unconditional love. I just pray for her, that she is not going to be killed.... to be eaten or so....
I like your text, how you are connected to your surroundings and to earth, how you perceive and feel the connections everywhere. Such a deep truth. Very nice picture and text ! Also what makes it special, that you opened up to an "unknown" community, telling so much about yourself. Thanks for that !!!
Lovely portrait of Daisy... I love the way the focus on the face is sharp enough to see detail yet somehow soft at the same time. The background (shallow DOF) is interesting... what created the diagonal lines I see at the top? Your writing is poetic, powerful, and beautiful... thank you for sharing your creations in words and images.
I love this photo, I also love Daisy, I always thought that the animals have a heart bigger than ours, that they give love to friendship unconditionally, asking only for a caress and a little attention in return..I am with you in all that you wrote
@orion5d Thank you for your lovely words. Daisy is one of our many pets. She will live on the land until she decides that she has had enough, then she will passover here at home.
@kvphoto The top diagonal lines in this image are from the wire fencing behind Daisy. She is standing in front of the area where we have our raised vegetable garden beds. It has to be completely fenced off to keep the wallabies, wombats and possums out.
Not only a lovely photo but beautiful words to accompany it. I think you could write some beautiful poetry on this subject. Thank you for providing some comforting words throughout this dreadful disease
Keren, I haven't visited this site for ages (but still taking photos) so I missed the news about your husband's hospital stay. I'm happy he's out of hospital and that you can continue to enjoy your home together. Your spirit is amazing and I hope a great weight is lifted off from you.
She indeed is full of love, unconditional love. I just pray for her, that she is not going to be killed.... to be eaten or so....
I like your text, how you are connected to your surroundings and to earth, how you perceive and feel the connections everywhere. Such a deep truth. Very nice picture and text ! Also what makes it special, that you opened up to an "unknown" community, telling so much about yourself. Thanks for that !!!
Beautifully written words. Love it when you share your writing with us.