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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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P.S. If you haven’t seen the entries for the last week’s challenge, you may find the links here.

The entries for this challenge are:

https://daffodilhillphotography.com/2016/11/16/thursdays-special-calm

https://irenewaters19.com/2016/11/17/calm-thursdays-special

https://travelwithintent.com/2016/11/17/morning-calmness-dawn-calvi

https://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2016/11/17/skull-002/

https://ledrakenoir.wordpress.com/2016/11/17/raw-calmness

https://tishfarrell.com/2016/11/17/where-trees-grow-calm-thursdays-special

https://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2016/11/17

https://teepee12.com/2016/11/18/the-calm-before-the-storms-of-winter/

https://dailymusing57.com/2016/11/18/thursdays-special-calm/

https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/11/19/thursday-special-sweet-vi

https://suejudd.com/2016/11/19/one-61-calm/

https://priorhouse.wordpress.com/2016/11/20/calm-thursdays-special/

https://thepisceanme.wordpress.com/2016/11/21/glorious-sunset/

and a pingback or two from people that did not say “hi” …..

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Paula
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71 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Calm”

  1. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Tish. I hope that you are well rested by now. This time of year makes us sleep longer.

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      1. Tish Farrell Avatar
        Tish Farrell

        Not only rested, but overslept as well 🙂 Here’s my ‘calm’ http://wp.me/pKVAM-248

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  2. Ron Hillmar Avatar
    Ron Hillmar

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Very glad to hear that Ron. Wishing you a good day at the start of my morning 🙂

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  3. The Jagged Man Avatar
    The Jagged Man

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      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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  4. Thursday’s Special: Calm | Daffodil Hill Photography Avatar
    Thursday’s Special: Calm | Daffodil Hill Photography

    […] response to Thursday’s Special @ Paula’s Place Lost In Translation I decided to be calm right where I was at. In that moment. In the very place in space in time. I […]

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  5. Miriam Avatar
    Miriam

    Beautiful tranquil image Paula and a perfect anecdote to a busy Thursday outside.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Miriam. Here’s hoping for a good and peaceful day.

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      1. Miriam Avatar
        Miriam

        Absolutely. Happy Thursday! xo

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  6. Calm: Thursday’s Special | Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

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  7. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist Avatar
    Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Ha! Good point, Irene. It is definitely a romantic scene. Have a great day!

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  8. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    I’m not sure I have ever seen a body of water so still Paula. The image exudes peacefulness.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 🙂 I am very happy to hear that, Sue.

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  9. morselsandscraps Avatar
    morselsandscraps

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you so much, Meg. It amazed me how completely calm the surface was. Nothing could disturb that water.

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  10. ledrakenoir Avatar
    ledrakenoir

    So idyllic, very quiet flows the water – gentle massage of the soul, we deserve it – perfectly calm… 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I hope that we do deserve it. I know a duck or two that certainly do 😉

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  11. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I love you, Jo, but I would not let you row there 😀

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        🙂 🙂

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  12. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Absolute tranquility, serene and calm…… Gorgeous image, Paula!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂

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  13. Morning Calmness – Travel with Intent Avatar
    Morning Calmness – Travel with Intent

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  14. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    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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    1. Debbie Smyth Avatar
      Debbie Smyth

      And I meant to put my link in! The mention of calm took me straight back to Corsica:

      Morning Calmness

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      1. Paula Avatar
        Paula

        Cheers, Debbie.

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      2. Paula Avatar
        Paula

        The best possible place for this challenge 😀 Thanks so much, Debbie:)

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  15. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Cheers to a calm Thursday! The weekend is nigh!

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    1. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
      Cardinal Guzman

      Here’s something calm for your challenge: https://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2016/11/17/skull-002/

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      1. Paula Avatar
        Paula

        Many thanks Max 😀

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  16. Skull 002 – artishorseshit

    […] For more calm stuff, visit Paula’s post: https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2016/11/17/thursdays-special-calm/ […]

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  17. Raw calmness | Le Drake Noir Avatar
    Raw calmness | Le Drake Noir

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  18. Where Trees Grow Calm ~ Thursday’s Special – Tish Farrell

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  19. Heyjude Avatar
    Heyjude

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      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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      1. Heyjude Avatar
        Heyjude

        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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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          This is just a common boat. I was thinking of pletna, typical boat on Bled.

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          1. Heyjude Avatar
            Heyjude

            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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      2. Heyjude Avatar
        Heyjude

        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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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          You too, Jude. Thank you for your beautiful entry.

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  20. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      It does look like lake, but it is river Mincio 🙂

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  21. marc bourbon Avatar
    marc bourbon

    ce tableau est vraiment d’un calme !

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Ca fait bien de te lire, Marc 🙂 Merci.

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      1. marc bourbon Avatar
        marc bourbon

        et moi j’aime toujours autant tes photos !

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  22. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    So this is river Mincio….
    Sorry , I thought it was a small lake…
    So beautiful this shot!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I captured it behind the sanctuary Madonna delle Grazie in Curtatone.

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  23. hilarycustancegreen Avatar
    hilarycustancegreen

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 That’s so nice to hear, Hilary. Have a blessed day!

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  24. THE CALM BEFORE THE STORMS OF WINTER | SERENDIPITY

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  25. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    Wonderful topic for the day! And a wonderful picture, too. What is it about water that is so calming?

    THE CALM BEFORE THE STORMS OF WINTER

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      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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  26. prior.. Avatar
    prior..

    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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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Spill it then, Y. No need for tasteless calmness 😀

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      1. prior.. Avatar
        prior..

        Ha! Right on P!

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  27. Calm – Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

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  28. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    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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  29. Thursday’s Special: Calm | A Day In The Life Avatar
    Thursday’s Special: Calm | A Day In The Life

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  30. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    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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  31. Thursday Special: Sweet Vi – TRAVEL WORDS Avatar
    Thursday Special: Sweet Vi – TRAVEL WORDS

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  32. One / 61 : Calm | WordsVisual

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  33. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Well, here’s mine, an oasis of calm: https://suejudd.com/2016/11/19/one-61-calm/

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  34. Calm (Thursday’s Special) – priorhouse blog Avatar
    Calm (Thursday’s Special) – priorhouse blog

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  35. prior.. Avatar
    prior..

    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 :

    Calm (Thursday’s Special)

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      So beautiful and thoughtful. Thanks Y.

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  36. Glorious Sunset – The Piscean me

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  37. Srivi Avatar
    Srivi

    Wow! That’s so serene…
    Here’s my entry:
    https://thepisceanme.wordpress.com/2016/11/21/glorious-sunset/

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  38. Thursday’s Special: Calm | Let There be Peace on Earth Avatar
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