We are so engrossed in our handheld devices, that we don’t have time to look up, around to see where we are. To find beauty that surrounds us.
Take a while to smell the roses or admire the birds flying above us or the cats observing from a safe distance.
How much passes us by unnoticed, and when we look up, the day has gone, night has fallen and many hours just vanish from our life.
Keep some time aside, to enjoy the nature, the beauty and life, before time runs out.
#Keepitalive
#Awareness
Keep it alive 
Beautiful pictures Sadje.
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It first started because of many of the prompts here on WP that I made sure to take pictures on my daily walks. But I found that I was missing a lot and that the things I found beautiful needed to be saved. Now, I try to take pictures everyday, if I see something that really catches my eye.
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It is a great way to observe things around you, by taking pictures.
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We defiitely do need to take time to enjoy the beautiful views around us. Thank you for the reminder.
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Very true Belladonna. Thanks
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Sure, there’s need for human attachments too. I couldn’t agree more.
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Indeed, very true my friend
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Yes. Feel most welcome
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I completely agree with you, Sadje. We do tend to get caught up in our lives and overlook so many beautiful things that come along with it. I really liked the pictures that went along with your words.
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Thanks a lot Shruthi. I noticed that I too spend lot of time looking down and not enough, looking up.
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True ‘100 percent’ ~ the virtual world will never take the place of the real world. It’s sad to hear and see countless hand-held phones and tablets everywhere we go.
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Very true June!
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So beautiful said. Take time to breathe in…life.
Thank you Sadje for your inspiring words😊
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Thanks a lot Suzette. My pleasure
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(bouquet)
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That’s a beautiful reminder to all of us Sadje!! Thank you immensely.
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Thanks Aahna!
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I walk everyday and marvel at the beauty.
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How nice
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Great reminder. Nature has a lot to admire if only we can pause for a second and notice it.
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Exactly right Cyn. Thanks
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some people need to look down to avoid falling over.
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Yup, they do but if they are looking at their phones, then they’ll fall nevertheless
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Those roses are so lovely–are they in your garden?
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Thanks Zelda. I visited my brother and they are in his garden.
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I love the color!!
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I do too. 🥰
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🙂
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PS: I don’t use a cell phone because I don’t like them…and because it makes me crazy when people are walking with their eyes on their phones, not paying attention to people in their path!
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I do have a cell phone, but I never walk with it in my hand. Very dangerous thing to do.
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Yes it is dangerous–people need to watch where they’re going 🙂
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Very much so.
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The best advice I got for photography was, look up. I’m an avid cloud watcher now. Nature is so fantastic
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Very true Deb. Nature is not only inspiring but also calming.
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it’s a delicate balance and so true Sadje! 💖💖
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Thanks Cindy. My post was inspired by my own absorption in my work or blog and forgetting to look around.
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I think we are all guilty of that Sadje and it’s good to reflect like you did.
We remember, we forget, we remember ❤️
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You’re so right Cindy. Thanks
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❤️💕🥰
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When I go for a walk, I usually have my phone because I often see something I want to have a picture of. But I never talk or text when I am out and about. I need to see where I am going!
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Yes, photos are a must when we see something beautiful but texting is dangerous.
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Always look around, surprising things can be found 🙂
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Exactly Brian. Thanks
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Thanks Maria 🧡
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Beautiful lines and lovely pictures. 😍❤️
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Thanks a lot Shreya
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Wonderful and wise, Sadje. It’s so important to remember to notice all that surrounds us. So much to behold.
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Indeed, we should see what’s around us and appreciate the beauty. Thanks
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Agree completely. Most welcome.
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Roger that Sadje
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Let me hug the kitty!!!
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Aww! Thanks
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The best pictures are the ones that are never clicked. It is all around us 🙂
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Very true my friend
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Beautiful photos, Sadje. I agree with this. That’s why when I’m out, I usually look up at the sky and my surroundings. Part of this I think is because I don’t go out as much as I used to.
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Thanks Maria. Yup, we are staying in more nowadays.
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So beautiful and deep words. Yes, beautiful nature is a source of joy and peace 💚🙌🏻
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Very true. Very often we miss it’s beauty when we are engrossed in other things.
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Sometimes when we do look up, it is through the lens of our phone! Too caught up in catching the moment, not really enjoying it.
A timely reminder, Sadje, to live beyond the devices.
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Very true Punam. I do it myself, so it’s a reminder to me too.
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It was so exciting today. It was nice enough to open the windows for a bit… fresh air is so wonderful after a long winter. This is a great reminder to look around once in a while.
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Where you located??
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That’s really great. The grip of winter is relaxing slowly.
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,,, today too much. Had thunderstorms and tornadoes like it was summer. This is some weird yoyo weather we have been having.
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Oh wow! Stay safe and warm my dear friend
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome ☺️
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