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 ~
Beautiful photos Ros!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Ross and a wonderful prompt
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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
ReplyDeleteLovely photos and words, Ros. I noticed the calm after the storm in our garden, too x
ReplyDeleteLOVE this post Ros and your thoughts! LOVE your still wind chimes and the statures! FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteHi Ros,
ReplyDeleteThe 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
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
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Wonderful post and photos Ros, maybe I should practice practical philosophy too!
ReplyDeleteLiving statues?! Wow... I particularly like the notion of the wind shimes falling still after this storm!
ReplyDeleteSuch great photos my friend. I loved your thoughts on stillness. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
Lovely photos Ros. Beautifully captured 'stillness' :).
ReplyDeleteLovely photos ! hugs...x
ReplyDeleteWow I would have never guess those were real people. You sure picked an awesome set of photos for this prompt Ros. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHey Ros, I got the apple pastry recipe posted today (Dec 9), check it out if you want!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics Ros!!! I love the living statues!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures! I love those wonderful sculptures!
ReplyDeleteA perfect interpretation of the word...lovely thoughts and lovely words...I could use some "stillness" in my life right now...thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pics for the prompt!!!
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