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Thursday’s Special: Calm
I don’t know about you, but I could use a bit of calm this time of year.
CALM in nature, in a closed space, or a metaphor for calm within you – there is a number of choices to interpret today’s theme.
I look forward to seeing your entries for this challenge which you may post any time before 24 November. In the meantime, have a calm and happy Thursday!
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What a blissful composition, Paula. Am just on my way to bed with my cup of camomile tea. Can’t think of a lovelier accompaniment, image and music.
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Thank you, Tish. I hope that you are well rested by now. This time of year makes us sleep longer.
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Not only rested, but overslept as well 🙂 Here’s my ‘calm’ http://wp.me/pKVAM-248
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Hi Paula, here it´s waking up with my coffee, but the serenity of this photo gives my day a soothing start!
Thanks, Ron
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Very glad to hear that Ron. Wishing you a good day at the start of my morning 🙂
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Paula,
Lovely photo and one of the truly calming things in my life is water: A majestic lake, the dynamic power of a river, the quietness of a small pond or stream and the vastness of the ocean. Great capture. I hope this finds you and your well.
Peace~John
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Thank you, John. I am doing pretty well, all things considered. I have missed seeing you around. I know it is the dark part of the year, but I hope you are well. Peace
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Beautiful tranquil image Paula and a perfect anecdote to a busy Thursday outside.
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Thank you, Miriam. Here’s hoping for a good and peaceful day.
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Absolutely. Happy Thursday! xo
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What an idyllic vista. Although it is calming it makes me think of romance which perhaps quickens the pulse a little too much. Beautiful image.
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Ha! Good point, Irene. It is definitely a romantic scene. Have a great day!
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I’m not sure I have ever seen a body of water so still Paula. The image exudes peacefulness.
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🙂 🙂 I am very happy to hear that, Sue.
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All those greens, and the floaties on that still water. Every blade of grass and bark fissure so clear and distinct. And then those beautiful boats. Your photo is the epitome of calm.
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Thank you so much, Meg. It amazed me how completely calm the surface was. Nothing could disturb that water.
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So idyllic, very quiet flows the water – gentle massage of the soul, we deserve it – perfectly calm… 🙂
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I hope that we do deserve it. I know a duck or two that certainly do 😉
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Yes, I think it will be, thanks, Paula. 🙂 And this afternoon I have a t’ai chi class which will certainly help. But I’d much prefer to jump in that boat and splash away. My rowing would absolutely disturb your beautiful calm. Hugs, sweetheart!
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I love you, Jo, but I would not let you row there 😀
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🙂 🙂
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Absolute tranquility, serene and calm…… Gorgeous image, Paula!
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What a restful spot, Paula. You have captured it beautifully.
Like you, I definitely need some calm at the moment – just way too much to do
Have a good day!
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And I meant to put my link in! The mention of calm took me straight back to Corsica:
https://travelwithintent.com/2016/11/17/morning-calmness-dawn-calvi/
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Cheers, Debbie.
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The best possible place for this challenge 😀 Thanks so much, Debbie:)
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Cheers to a calm Thursday! The weekend is nigh!
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Here’s something calm for your challenge: https://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2016/11/17/skull-002/
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Many thanks Max 😀
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A most tranquil scene – I love the boats floating under the tree – the scene reminds me of Lake Bled. Water is always calming I think, unless during a winter storm on the coast! Very blustery here today Paula, I shall see what calm images I have lurking in the digital shoe box for you. Happy Thursday!
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Thank you very much, Jude. The boats on Bled are very different. I should go back there to take a decent photograph. Yes, water is purifier and energizer in almost all of its forms. This calm surface belongs to the river Mincio near Mantua. I appreciate your nice comment and I look forward to some calm response from you 🙂
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Uncannily similar! (Not sure why the photo is so big on here – sorry about that – you can delete it if you want to)
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This is just a common boat. I was thinking of pletna, typical boat on Bled.
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I figured you were thinking of the pletnas! But this is the image I remembered when I saw your rowing boats under the tree 🙂
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Here’s my entry for calm: https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/11/19/thursday-special-sweet-vi/
I hope you are enjoying a restful weekend Paula.
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You too, Jude. Thank you for your beautiful entry.
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Apparently ,the lake means “calm” to both of us!
Splendid view..
I’ve posted mine just now..
http://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com
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It does look like lake, but it is river Mincio 🙂
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ce tableau est vraiment d’un calme !
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Ca fait bien de te lire, Marc 🙂 Merci.
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et moi j’aime toujours autant tes photos !
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So this is river Mincio….
Sorry , I thought it was a small lake…
So beautiful this shot!
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I captured it behind the sanctuary Madonna delle Grazie in Curtatone.
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When I saw the title I clicked on this in need and hope. The scene you have shown closely resembles the image I summon when meditating if my thoughts get too busy or wide-ranging. We all need this at the moment. Thanks.
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🙂 That’s so nice to hear, Hilary. Have a blessed day!
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Wonderful topic for the day! And a wonderful picture, too. What is it about water that is so calming?
https://teepee12.com/2016/11/18/the-calm-before-the-storms-of-winter/
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Calm before the storm, as in my picture too. It’s good to see your bit of heaven.Thank you, Marilyn.
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Si – could use touch of calm and this post bright that.
I just got some tea that is called a “cup of calm” and I was looking forward to it – but it is not very tasty – hm
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Spill it then, Y. No need for tasteless calmness 😀
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Ha! Right on P!
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That water is without a bit of movement- so beautiful. The music a perfect accompaniment. First thing I heard this morning when I arose- perfect. Have a good weekend and stay calm. I could use some calm this weekend too. 🙂
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Being at the beach infuses me with calm so here is my pick this week Paula https://dailymusing57.com/2016/11/18/thursdays-special-calm/
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Well, here’s mine, an oasis of calm: https://suejudd.com/2016/11/19/one-61-calm/
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Hi P
My Calm tea turned out to taste a little better the second time – maybe the boiling water made a difference as the first time was tepid –
But these orange creamsicle flowers 🌺 made me think of your Thursday special :
https://priorhouse.wordpress.com/2016/11/20/calm-thursdays-special/
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So beautiful and thoughtful. Thanks Y.
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Wow! That’s so serene…
Here’s my entry:
https://thepisceanme.wordpress.com/2016/11/21/glorious-sunset/
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