The beauty of a landscape coupled with a dramatic sky are exactly what I need to become absorbed in the moment. The past and the future have no meaning when I'm out taking photos or even searching for the perfect spot to shoot a self portrait.
When I am truly absorbed in the moment, I feel a strong connection with the earth and the sky. I believe on a deeper level, we are all connected and related not just to those physically close to us, but to every living being. If we can realize this, feelings of loneliness and isolation begin to vanish as we realize that we are part of a mutually interconnected whole. The wonderful aspect about photography and Flickr is that it keeps us connected. Many of us have strong bonds of friendship yet we have never physically met our friend. The one aspect we do have in common is the earth and sky.
So whether you are shooting a dramatic landscape in Kansas as I was or watching a thunderstorm come to fruition in Africa as Holly was, allow yourself to stay in the moment with no past or future and feel the interconnectedness of our planet and people. It is a small world after all...don't you think?
~Leilani, aka Heavenly~flower
kalahari storm by holly
Thank you for your wonderful guest musing today, Leilani! If you'd like to check out Leilani, make sure to get yourself over to her flickr stream You are sure to enjoy her past, present, and future!
12 comments:
A wonderful muse Lei - and some really awesome sky!
So beautiful Lei! And this small world is so much better having you in it! xo
So lovely to see you here Lei. What a wonderful photo to go with your beautiful words.
So lovely to see you here Lei. What a wonderful photo to go with your beautiful words.
amazing work Lei... awesome in every way woman:)!! i just reposted on FB
you are connected to this earth as it shows in many of your images, great words here, should brighten up anyone's day...
wow, these pictures are stunning, both of them!!! Also love your words x
stunning pictures, both of them! And also love your words! x
i couldn't agree more! Gorgeous selfie and thanks so much for shining some love on my thunderstorm...if i close my eyes, I could be in either spot. xo
What a joy it is to be here! I fell in LOVE with Holly's image, I think they make a gorgeous duo! Thank you for your kind comments everyone! Thank you Cara Rose for inviting me to muse. It was such a pleasure!!
gorgeous post leilani, thanks for musing with us today!
Oh how I love this, Lei! Thank you so much for musing with us. x
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