Whisper to Me Gently

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It was gently whispering, so I opened it up to hear the words.

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I spend a few moments of time with nature and experience joy in its simplest form. Flowers were an easy pick because they create so much joy and happiness. A rose is soft, smells sweet, and is a symbol of love, kindness, and friendship. Look around this world and develop your sense of appreciation for the joyful sights around you. Flowers in the woods, the laughter of children, the sound of the waves rolling in... and on and on... Here, take a flower or four.


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The cycle of nature continues, renewing my faith that all will be well again, someday. Given time and space to heal and strengthen.


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My day started with words offered from the heart: thank you. I will say them over and over. And then say them again. I can feel the joy of this day—a light shining in a sometimes jaded world.

Grace isn’t a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It’s a way to live - Jackie Windspear

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The petals of my soul burst forth in bloom, for there is no other meaning to a flower than to show its sunshine.

Flowers really do intoxicate me - Vita Sackville-West+


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Using the beauty of a new day
Cover me with a blanket of your memory
So I can tell you once again
I love you so
And it will be true

Again


Even though many places have been cleared to carry on as normal, please wear a mask when you go out and use proper social distancing.




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And just like that, this post is over! Come back tomorrow and I'll do it again. Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Just remember, kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.


they set my aunts house on fire
i cried the way women on tv do
folding at the middle
like a five pound note.
i called the boy who use to love me
tried to ‘okay’ my voice
i said hello
he said warsan, what’s wrong, what’s happened?

i’ve been praying,
and these are what my prayers look like;
dear god
i come from two countries
one is thirsty
the other is on fire
both need water.

later that night
i held an atlas in my lap
ran my fingers across the whole world
and whispered,
"where does it hurt?"
it answered,

"everywhere"
"everywhere"
"everywhere"

warsan shire



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So much beauty here Denise. The opener really is a show stopper. Great shadow and color differentiation. Brava, honey:)

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Oh, you are such a great cheerleader! Thank you! I am so very humbled by your words. This site is getting quieter by the day. Either that or I am not looking in the right places.

I hope you are having a great night and you know I definitely adore you. Thanks again!

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Maybe not enough people leaving comments, I think. It is summer. Perhaps, folks are enjoying the sun:)

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That is true. I have less time because I am trying to do too much with what I have. I hope you are getting out enough and enjoying the weather!

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Thanks, Denise. I always make getting outside a priority. I don't think you can be healthy without seeing the sky for at least part of the day:)

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I agree with you! My favorite part of the day: Running straight into the sunshine.

Unless it's cloudy, then I like to think about walking in the rain with the one I love. Or sing it. ;)

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You're an inspiration, girl:)

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I learned it from you. You inspire more than you realize.

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LOL ... I am surprised no one has told us to get a room yet:)

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Bang, I did it again... I just rehived your post!
Week 11 of my contest just started...you can now check the winners of the previous week!
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They are sooo beautiful, Denise! 😍😍😍

You penned your words so beautifully. It reminds me of the words at Colossians 3:15: "Show yourselves thankful." ❤

Having an appreciative heart keeps a person joyful and contented. I see that on you. And thank you for radiating that gratefulness in your heart to us. ❤😍❤

Have a beautiful evening dear @dswigle. 😊

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Thank you so much for such a generous comment. I think that I can only write how I feel, when I am not feeling so content, I cannot write it.

I am off in a few but, I hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words. xo

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That's very true. I can feel that you write from the heart.

Goodnight to you my friend. 😴

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Good night! I'm off here for now! See you in the morning! :)

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All the flowers are very beautiful and its the gift from nature, they're truely precious for expression of human beings emotions, you grab the right one among the four!

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Gifts from nature are the best, aren't they? I hope you are having a great day!

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just wake up and scrolling news feed then seen your post , flowers i always like this cause first tool to make the mind better . thanks for share this . stay well .😊❤

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Thank you! Thank you for your words. I appreciate them and hope all is well in your world. Have a great evening@

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Love them all, but that first shot is .... WOW !

The texture of the white petals hints of linen.

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Thank you so much. I love the way you describe things... it has to be the artist in you!!! Good morning, El! I hope all is well in your world. I need more color. That is the second day in a row that I have used white. :)

Today is Thursday! It used to be your Friday! Can't we go back to those days where Friday was a total fool-around day?

Le sigh.

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I.WISH.WE.COULD !!

😃

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Maybe someday. What the heck is North Carolina doing to be punching out COVID numbers like you are? As my neighbor, that is alarming! Or perhaps has to do more with testing?

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I'm sure the testing has a lot to do with it as lots of companies, especially medical related facilities have mandatory employee testing frequently and no telling what other types of businesses..... but

What are we doing, it appears to me that many are doing NOTHING.... no masks, letting children run all over stores.... etc..... so I'm sure that is advancing our numbers as well.

My own sister is exposing my Mom and Stepdad..... I love that brat and I can't stop it if Mom can't.... but I'd like too ! sigh

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Ohhhh. Not good if she is exposing herself to the world. I went out yesterday to the dentist and everyone here are wearing masks. I didn't go into the stores so much, but, everyone going in had a mask and I am told that all the employees wear them. You need to wear a mask here.

For the moment, I wish we would just try to pretend that our life depends on it.

Le sigh.

How hard is that?

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I was surprised the last time or two that I went, that not all employees in my local grocery store were wearing masks, not stockers in the isle where we shoppers are and some personal shoppers.... no ask... no gloves. Of course the checkouts have shields... but still. Probably 2/3rds of the shoppers.... no masks.... I guess then I could say as a whole, we must be idiots down here.

There just doesn't seem to be any "fixin" stoopid. LOL

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Many people have decided that they know what is best or that they will not be dictated to.

It's like talking to an errant teenager.

Well, perhaps they know something I don't. Time will tell.

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I understand nobody really knows how to handle this covid thing. Even the experts are still guessing. I think they are doing the best they know how as new info shows up.

I don't know if any of it is necessary or will have been helpful in the end, but it seems a small inconvenience just in case. You might save yourself or your loved ones..... I don't see the problem with it.

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I will take a deep breath and breathe every flower dee[ within today. What a lovely way to start the day. Have a great day Denise ♥

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If I could start every day like this, I would be a happy woman. Good morning @sunscape! I hope life is treating you well! xoxo

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And I as well, it is the perfect way to say hello to the world. Stay well.

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You too! And never let words ruin your day or your experience. You already know that. xoxo

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They all are so beautiful .

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Thank you so much for the kind words. Have a great day!

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Flowers do create a lot of joy - I think my wife prefer flowers above anything else!!

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They really do, don't they? To me they do. Some people don't like them because they die, but, for a little bit, they are such an uplifting source of joy.

Plants that flower really are amazing!

Thanks for stopping by!

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I wish I could explain how flowers bring joy and happiness to me. In fact, whenever I see flowers, I just smile a little bit, maybe it's a magic or attraction. I don't know. I just love to watch flowers, love to touch them, love to feel their softness, and love to inhale their sweet fragrance...

Beautiful post my dear...

Have a nice day...

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There is a magic to them, I truly believe that. They have the ability to lift my spirits and my day! I must admit, it is like the feel of wood beneath my hands. I love to caress them and take in their perfume!

Yes!

Thank you so much and I hope you had a most wonderful day!

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Really do love looking at your flowers it just brings nature straight into my lounge room through the computer and i can almost smell the freshness 😊

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Thank you! :) The wonder of the internet. What did they ever do without it? I hope you are having a great weekend!

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Can't imagine the world without internet now we are spoiled to have such luxuries.

Had a great but busy weekend hence the later reply sorry , hope your weekend when well 😊

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I don't know but somehow I get the feeling these flowers open up and bloom just for you. First pic takes the cake! But all the others can give it a run for its money. Just lovely to the max!

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You are just such a kind and generous soul when it comes to your comments! Thank you so much and wouldn't that be nice if they opened up and bloomed for me? I am in the same boat as you, waiting and hoping that I will catch it just in time.

Sometimes it happens and all is well in the world and sometimes it doesn't, but, it is still well in the world. :)

I thank you for stopping by and leaving your kind and generous comments! Have a most wonderful day and enjoy the upcoming weekend!

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Here we go, another ‘Make me feel good’ post of yours. Thank you, I needed a little cheer up, flowers always make me happy. I am looking thru my pics now to share some flower shots with the community that you gracefully host.

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Thank you so much! Your comments put a smile on my face! Flowers make me irrationally happy. It's true. I would love to see your flowers! I hope to spruce up the site in time, but, right now, I love to give it a scroll through.

I hope your night gets better and just remember that tomorrow is a new day, a start again kind of thing! Mwah! Sending love your way!

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They all are so beautiful. I like taking a photo of flowers :)

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Thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate them!

Have a wonderful night!

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