The world is so full of negative. People are in such a hurry to get some where. I think we get lost in the rat race, and roller coaster of life that we forget to take time to enjoy what life has to offer.
Does any one ever take the time to stop, and smells the roses, or even to watch a child laughing, while splashing in a puddle, with not care in the world?
Life isn’t supposed to be so busy, and have such a negative force on us that we lose sight of how life really is suppose be, and we forget about being alive.
All the tall building standing so graceful and strong, like soldiers keeping guard. Architectural design, of each one neatly craftsmanship details, telling their story of history.
The sculptured skyline, lining the horizon, that is created with each one perfectly in line. Sunrays reflecting off the windows, making a kaleidoscope of colors.
The city lights, sparkling through the sky, lighting up the darkness, like Christmas time all year round. Bridges crossing over the water, with their graceful beams, and lighting, sending reflections off the water, looking like sparkling diamonds.
The ending masterpiece that we walk past, never to take notice.
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After a good snowfall, step outside, and stand there for a moment. Take a deep breath, and smell how refreshing and clean the air is.
Look around at the sight of the world, covered with a white fluffy blanket.
Listen to the sound of everything so peacefully, oh so quiet, as if the earth is standing still.
The ice making the trees, and bushes, look like glass sculptures.
Crystal shaped ice cycles, hanging off everything, sparkling in the sunlight.
Walk in the woods after an ice storm, the world looks like it is made of glass, such a silence, it is calming to the soul.
The picturesque sight created my Mother Nature.
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Watch over the horizon, as a storm slowly rolls over the earth, the amazing beauty that it creates.
Animals, and birds, are scarring to safety knowing danger is approaching.
The huge monstrous, spooky clouds, taking over the sky, making day light into darkness.
Listen how peacefully silent it has become; it is almost piercing, as chills run down you spin.
The earth shakes, as thunder rumbles, shattering the silence.
Cracking of lightening striking, painting colors in the clouds, as it lights the sky.
Showering of raindrops, hitting the roof, sounding like an orchestra, making beautiful music.
Sunrays cutting through the clouds, slowly making darkness breaking up, the end is nearing.
Droplets in the sky, being colored by the sun, making a rainbow letting us know that all is still good. 
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I was in the middle of downloading the pictures and I hit the wrong thing and published instead, so then I had to hurry up and get it done, so I hope you got to see them all.
PatriciaK- I think sometimes we need reminders about what life is really supposed to be about. We all need to take breaks from the crazy stressful things and live life even if only for a moment. Thank you very much. Glad you liked the pictures and the reminder.
Nana- The one of the storm rolling in wasn't taken to far from where I used to live on the farm. It was an awesome sight to have the opportunity to watch rolling over. Glad you found the photos beautiful and the words are a reminder of the things we forget about in life. You know me I enjoy life to the fullest.
Yahoo 360 is closing so I have been busy downloading 5 years of photos, saying, poems, stories this past two weeks. So I am have more photos essays coming up soon when I get it all done.
And that incredible photo of the ominous clouds?! Wizard of Oz all over again. Simply splendid.
JustCathy- Yes the smell of a freshly fallen snow if a every intoxicating emotion. Yeah the ominous clouds does look like Wizard of OZ all over again. Thank you very much
Ralph- Glad you found it beautiful Thank you very much
I like the pics...
The title caught my attension, also. One of my favorite lines, "
Cracking of lighting striking, painting colors in the clouds, as it lights the sky."
Michael- Yes being taking your time and go at the pace of nature and being aware of your surrounding, helps to relieve the daily stress we all seem to let swallow us up day to day. Oh and yes in traffic or even in stores you can feel the frustration of other people around you. Thank you very much
Tai- Glad you thought the photos awesome and the like the post. The rainbow at the end, I thought put a nice end to the post. I like that line also and I like that part about watching lighting in the sky, it does paint the sky so many beautiful colors. Thank you very much
BrianB- I am glad you liked the photos and the positive message. We need some positive messages and thinking right now. Thank you very much
ocularnervosa- Thank you
Zuma- I glad to hear that is made you feel better. Thank you very much
Buffy- Oh yes too often we take some much of life for granted and it has some wonderful things to offer us. Just taking a walk in nature will relieve the built up frustration of life and it's stress. Thank you very much
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Penrose- Thank you very much..
aphrabehn- Yes we do need to slow down, enjoy life and take power of our own lives. There are so many things we take for granted without even realizing it. Thank you very much.
Lifehalflived- It is a point we all need to think about, specially through these rough times, but not just now but always. Thank you very much.
Roy- Thank you very much! Glad you liked them.
with lots of very very appointments
and responsibilities to people who
rely on me...I have no time for all this
NATURE stuff...
Actually, I have completely cut nature out of my life.....
I am more interested in making a living...you writers
and artists and hippy-dippies may have the leisure
for things like this,
but some of us have to work for a living, y'know...
But its almost July, no snow, I'll look funny standing outside in my snow suit when it's 102 and 999 percent humidity!! ~boohoohoo~
;)
Beautiful pics and thoughts. Rated.
James- You should try to not be Such a busy man, you might miss out on something in life that might just take your breath away. Shit lucky you for making a living, I wish I was working..smiles. Yeah us artsy, hippie-dippie types love nature among other things also..grins..Oh and glad you thought the lightening was pretty.. Thank you very much
Walter-I thought everyone could use the beautiful photos and a reminder of what life is supposed to be.. remind everyone to take the time to enjoy what life has to offer. Appreciate life while we are still here to appreciate it, so many of us take it all for granted. You are welcome. It doesn't take much time to stop and enjoy things around us. Thank you very much.
Suzie- I think a lot of could use pulling ourselves away from the computer long enough to enjoy life. The snow and storms photos probably cooled it down for you, at least in you mind and body. Thank you very much.
Tink- The visual of the fresh fallen snow could be thought of anytime of the year. A peaceful retreat in the mind. Glad you like the thoughts and photos. Thank you very much
Sirenita- You are so welcome for this moment of beauty.. Thank you
DCV- Impeccable timing as usual-smiles..thanks.. I thought people could use some positive message in life right now while everything is rough now days. Glad you loved it and the photos.. Thank you very much.
Marcela- Everyone could use positive messages every now and then. There is so much negative in life that we get lost in it sometimes and we get lost in all that and lose what life is supposed to be life. We forget about being Alive. Thank you very much..