To join in with the weekly photo challenge HERE, which is to “tell a Visual Story” this week, I have some photos to remind us all to maybe slow down a bit.
When I saw this man relaxing on the bridge – he seemed to be appreciating the moment.
So chill.
It reminded me of savoring, which involves noticing and valuing the positive aspects of life.
When was the last time you savored something?
Pausing to enjoy nature?
I want “my story” to include more savoring moments. 🙂
How about you?
P.S. I savored seeing this tree in bloom last week:
Linked to Sunday Trees 330
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I enjoyed your response to the prompt and the idea of taking time out to savour the moment.
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thanks so much – and so glad I happened to see that guy walking that day – 🙂
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What beautiful blossoms Yvette. Definitely something to savour.
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What a beautiful tree in bloom. So true that we not only should slow down and savor our life but that we need to. That’s one thing I love about being here is that there is so much beauty to stop one in their tracks! Love and hugs!
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Hi L – nicely said – and when i saw that tree in bloom I realized that the seasons move forward “ready or not” – 🙂
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A very good question to be pondered upon! We should ask that question often and pause often to feel the present!
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well said – and I think when we do this it can buffer much stresss – or at least help us ground and decompress
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I try to do this every day. Somedays are more successful than others!
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yes – and I wonder if photographers end up savoring more as they have their lens scanning to and fro….
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Maybe? Although scanning can be a problem too with photographers I think. Too much scanning, not enough being in the moment.
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oh my goodness yes!!!!
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That is so true! Life is just rushing by…..
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Hi – A – and sometimes blogging helps us preserve snapshots of life, eh?
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Yes, absolutely Y!
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I loved your take on this theme. A picture story with a nice message. 🙂
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thanks Ady!
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Welcome back Yvette. I bet you have been savouring the extra time you get when having a blog pause. Like your photo story, something we all should remember
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thanks so much, Pommepal – you worded it very well…
and hope you have a nice week
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It always make the day brighter with a little mindfulness!
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Hi – and good word – mindfulness is at the root of this
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peace
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I stop to savor nature with a smile. Lovely post here and welcome back Yvette.
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thanks very much…
hope you have an enjoyable day….
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A lovely post, Yvette. You make a really good point here.
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thanks Robbie…..
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Nice pictures and the savoring moments. I guess to savor a moment in the literal sense of the phrase one must first peel off all layers of pretense. Nothing beats the “soulful savoring” – the one that tugs at the heartstrings.
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well said, M…
and really like the thought of this :
peel off all layers of pretense
and the sound of it with those “p’s”
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Thanks 🙂 I agree 🙂
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You know, I’m all about gratitude. I love to savor the moment. I wish life was a bit more deconstructed than it is so I could pause to savor more.
Today, one that struck me was my husband elevated my leg over his lap. It was sorta the perfect stretch. It felt good and it was sweet. I liked it.
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ahhh – that sounds so nice – and sometimes there is that energy shared that adds to the momennt, eh?
did you get both legs stretched or just one?
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Just the one, for about ten minutes. It was just long enough to note my gratitude.
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right on……
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