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A quiet moment...

6/8/2018

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by Gwen M Plano
NASA's images of earth from space take my breath away. Our beautiful planet appears to be floating in a sea of quiet. There are no distinctions from this vantage point--no Democrats or Republicans; no racial or religious divides; just a little blue planet--alive with color and light. 

Astronaut Edgar Mitchell referred to a "glimpse of divinity" when he saw earth from his space window and spoke of "an instant global consciousness." Though I will never see first hand that which Mitchell and a few others have enjoyed, I have a sense of the interconnectedness of life by just living in the Ozark Mountains. 

Last night as the moon peeked over the landscape, deer emerged from the darkened trees. They wandered silently across yards and nibbled on treats unseen. Such simple beauty brings me home to my heart, and I realize afresh why we call her Mother Earth. ​


                                                           a quiet moment 
                                                finding earth beneath my feet
                                                         changes how I see
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D.L. Finn
6/8/2018 02:09:56

Pictures of earth amaze me. When I was young I thought I would be traveling in space like Star Trek. Now I find in nature what I was looking for and your description of the moon and deer is beautiful.

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Gwen Plano
6/8/2018 03:41:33

Thank you, D.L. However we might describe "sacred", surely nature embodies it. ♥

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Harmony Kent link
6/8/2018 03:01:40

What a beautiful reflection, Gwen. Thank you so much for sharing :)

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Gwen Plano
6/8/2018 03:43:36

Thank you so much, Harmony. Though separated by an ocean, we seem like neighbors, don't we? ♥

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john howell link
6/8/2018 04:38:32

Breautiful reflection, Gwen. It is times like these that cause us to be grateful for being able to witness the wonders of nature and the bounty of our blessings.

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Gwen Plano
6/8/2018 07:00:34

Thank you, John. Miracles surround us, don't they. ☺

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Jan Sikes
6/8/2018 07:28:10

It puts everything in perspective, Gwen. All the little petty struggles and annoyances we think we have in life melt away in the serenity of that one photo. Thanks so much for sharing this today! Hugs!

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Gwen Plano
6/12/2018 07:22:37

Thank you so much, Jan. It does put it all in perspective. ♥

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Mae Clair link
6/8/2018 10:26:37

Waht a beautiful photo of Earth. And the peace of the setting you shared in the Ozark Mountains was beautiful. I am easily transported by quiet and nature. Cloud formations hold a special place in my heart, especially when backlit by sunlight.

Thanks for sharing, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
6/12/2018 07:23:36

Thank you, Mae. A walk in nature can transform my day. ♥

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Vashti Q link
6/8/2018 13:49:26

Beautiful post, Gwen! Your haiku is so meaningful. That picture is amazing and makes me wonder, what are we to moons and stars? Specks of dust? Thanks for sharing your beautiful words! <3

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Gwen Plano
6/12/2018 07:26:38

Thank you, Vashti. My goodness, you are so right... To the moon and stars, we are so minuscule. ♥

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Davy D link
6/12/2018 13:17:33

Thank you for sharing your experience with these spiritual words Gwen. They give a feeling of the vastness we are a part of and how being grounded helps us to connect with everything around us.

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Gwen Plano
6/12/2018 15:59:16

Thank you, Davy. You are so right about being grounded helping us to connect with everything. Blessings.

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