Sunday, December 08, 2013

Stillness


The word prompt this week at Our Beautiful World is 
Stillness


... chosen for us by Wendy

Stillness is something I learned a lot about in the years I studied Practical Philosophy ... to let the mind fall still ... to connect instead with sound, sight, the universe and oneself
It takes practice but it can work wonders ... It can dissipate all anxiety


For even on the roughest oceans ... just below the surface of crashing waves ... there is always Stillness

After the storms we had this week ... up 140mph winds ... my wind chimes fell silent


Stillness returned ... 

Stillness ...
Living statues


Sitting in the heat of the day in Palma Majorca
Can you imagine sitting in the heat all day with such Stillness? I couldn't
Especially dressed in dark clothing


They've learnt the art of Stillness ... you don't even see them breathe

We're looking forward to seeing your photos this week ... Share with us at
Our Beautiful World - visit the blog and discover Stillness from around the globe

Have a peaceful Sunday

Till soon 

~ Ros ~














19 comments:

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful photos Ros!

Astrid Maclean said...

Great photos Ross and a wonderful prompt

AppleApricot Wen said...

Beautiful post and photos Ros, I love your story about the stillness. And gosh no, I will not be able to sit still in the heat with all those clothes on... Have a lovely Sunday

Sasha said...

Lovely photos and words, Ros. I noticed the calm after the storm in our garden, too x

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE this post Ros and your thoughts! LOVE your still wind chimes and the statures! FABULOUS!

Poppy said...

Hi Ros,

The gifts of stillness are many, and once received, can lead to 'movement' towards appreciation.

Thanks for sharing your own clarity of this state of being.

Poppy

Unknown said...

You have really captured stillness beautifully in your photos here Ros. Isn't it wonderful if you can hear the stillness? That you're not afraid to connect to your inner self? Hugs, Ira
Ira’s Crea Corner

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Wonderful post and photos Ros, maybe I should practice practical philosophy too!

Barbara said...

Living statues?! Wow... I particularly like the notion of the wind shimes falling still after this storm!

Unknown said...

Such great photos my friend. I loved your thoughts on stillness. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.

Hugs~

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Lovely photos Ros. Beautifully captured 'stillness' :).

Lynnda said...

Lovely photos ! hugs...x

Tracy said...

Wow I would have never guess those were real people. You sure picked an awesome set of photos for this prompt Ros. Hugs!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Hey Ros, I got the apple pastry recipe posted today (Dec 9), check it out if you want!

Sylvia said...

Beautiful photo's Ros, I love your stillness. There is something to be said about being still, only then can you feel the presence of Christmas. Have a beautiful Monday, we have warmed up a little.

Anonymous said...

Great pics Ros!!! I love the living statues!

Leovi said...

Nice pictures! I love those wonderful sculptures!

Diane said...

A perfect interpretation of the word...lovely thoughts and lovely words...I could use some "stillness" in my life right now...thanks for sharing!!

Unknown said...

Awesome pics for the prompt!!!