2 September



heart shaped rocks





I walk the beach almost daily

 i find

peace
solitude
understanding
focus
contentment

and heart shaped rocks
to bring home and set
on the porch railing



it's true that you find what you are looking for

i have chosen to seek carefully and with great purpose



chamomile in the garden






Comments

  1. BLOGitse2 September 2013 at 07:57

    The rock in the middle looks like a bird... :)

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    1. aspiritofsimplicity2 September 2013 at 08:15

      It does look like a bird! I hadn't noticed that before.

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  2. Gerald (SK14)2 September 2013 at 08:07

    I used to collect stones - but now I find I can't always remember where they came from.

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  3. Lola2 September 2013 at 08:45

    So beautiful!

    Happy mellow yellow Monday!

    PS Beautiful blog too!

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  4. Jim2 September 2013 at 09:36

    Hello. Good to meet you and thanks for dropping by today.
    When I first looked at these rocks I thought native artifacts.
    I walk the beach almost daily throughout the year and find it to be everything you have mentioned. I couldn't live without it.
    Chamomile looks so much like the daisy family. Wonder if they are related. Great photo.

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  5. Misky2 September 2013 at 09:49

    Lovely. I keep stones that I've found on my kitchen windowsill because they always remind me of that particular day. Individual days are too often forgotten otherwise.

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  6. Gattina2 September 2013 at 11:13

    I also love to walk along the sea and pick up special stones or shells. Very beautiful !

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  7. Unknown2 September 2013 at 11:14

    Very lovely as well as inspiring.

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  8. chateau chic2 September 2013 at 11:38

    Lovely!! When we look for what's important, we can usually find it. Inspirational post.
    Mary Alice

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  9. The French Hutch2 September 2013 at 14:01

    What a lovely way to spend quiet time. Walking is one of my favorite pastimes when going to the beach. I love the early morning walks best, when I have the beach to myself. As you say, time for peace, reflection and contentment. I love your heart shape rocks, I’m always looking for the perfect shell to bring home.
    Enjoy your week.
    Lovely blog, I’ll be your latest follower.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  10. EG CameraGirl2 September 2013 at 14:11

    It must be amazing to walk on a beach almost every day!

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  11. Pondside2 September 2013 at 14:27

    I collect heart-shaped rocks too, and keep them on the window sill on the veranda. I believe, too, that we find what we're looking for, so we have to be careful of where we put our focus.

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  12. Gemma Wiseman2 September 2013 at 15:54

    Those little rocks are delightful tones and shapes. So love your flower with the petals down turned a little.

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  13. Folkways Note Book2 September 2013 at 16:26


    What is it that so many of us are drawn to rocks. Beauty? Age? Mystical? -- Nice post. ~~~ barbara

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