tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post8779442377986505746..comments2023-10-22T10:31:09.224-04:00Comments on Just BEing John-Michael: How About ... Just ... "Getting Away?"John-Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-28770607769478581742008-05-12T12:34:00.000-04:002008-05-12T12:34:00.000-04:00Isn't that Little House just the absolute definiti...Isn't that Little House just the absolute definition of "Nestled", <B><I>NiteByrd</B></I>? It appears to have "cozied" itself into that valley. Please invite me over for a coffee when You settle there [smile.]<BR/><BR/>I love your Presence, Dear One.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-91552679131841838432008-05-12T12:24:00.000-04:002008-05-12T12:24:00.000-04:00Lovely pictures, john-michael. That little house ...Lovely pictures, john-michael. That little house in the hills would be my dream house.nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-71788430493041703072008-05-10T16:01:00.000-04:002008-05-10T16:01:00.000-04:00Oh Jules~, How very sweet to hear your voice and s...Oh <B><I>Jules~</B></I>, How very sweet to hear your voice and see that image of you greeting me. You have made me happy in the knowledge that i provided some joy for your abundant Heart. <BR/><BR/>I Love You <B><I>Jules~</B></I>!John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-67271940515380827182008-05-10T09:57:00.000-04:002008-05-10T09:57:00.000-04:00What a wonderful get-away. They were all new exper...What a wonderful get-away. They were all new experiences for me. I grew up in the Pacific Rim area and only flew across the Atlantic once to visit my father.Jules~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13732679095832415575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-24723910483816283652008-05-10T03:57:00.000-04:002008-05-10T03:57:00.000-04:00How I do love the awareness that I could deliver a...How I do love the awareness that I could deliver a Gift of sweet Bliss to One who I have, instantly, accepted as a Gift of Bliss to my own Soul. I am so grateful for You letting me know of this blessing to your Being, Darling <B><I>Shelbi</B></I>. <BR/><BR/>My love of You flourishes.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-90447509572966751962008-05-10T03:53:00.000-04:002008-05-10T03:53:00.000-04:00You remind me, yet again, Dear Mona of the paralle...You remind me, yet again, Dear <B><I>Mona</B></I> of the parallel beliefs of so many faiths ... the understanding that to die to One's "self-ishness" is to allow One's Self to become an enrichening and enhancing Agent in that world touched by One's Being. One thereby becomes more the richer ... and the world of that Individual a place blessed with the Gift of that person.<BR/><BR/>NAMASTEJohn-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-57925202341084522222008-05-10T03:47:00.000-04:002008-05-10T03:47:00.000-04:00To grant your Self the kindness of hearing an "Inv...To grant your Self the kindness of hearing an "Invitation" ... is surely a tiny consideration that enhances the worth of that valuable Self. Allowing and respecting your Self to be known and respected is Self sustaining, and enriches that wondrous "You" that is so rich a gift to my life, Dear <B><I>Lime</B></I>.<BR/><BR/>I am glad that I could "invite" your Self to a momentary "sigh." For I love You.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-16693315507880353362008-05-10T02:53:00.000-04:002008-05-10T02:53:00.000-04:00oh! thank you for that moment of bliss jm :) my hu...oh! thank you for that moment of bliss jm :) my husband and i were married right there beneath half dome in yosemite. i treasure those memories and that place in my heart forever...thank you for placing that photo in this stream of 'dream scapes':)what a wonderful getaway i have had coming here tonight!<BR/><BR/>have a wonderous weekend friend!<BR/>hugs<BR/>shelbishelbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613154582111665233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-49317706968191013372008-05-10T02:37:00.000-04:002008-05-10T02:37:00.000-04:00ah the serenity of nature....how it would make you...ah the serenity of nature....how it would make you feel one with existence...<BR/><BR/>If you leave a grain of wheat in a box, it will be dead , But when you put a grain of wheat it where it belongs, in contact with soil, rain, air, sunshine, it will begin to grow, bigger & bigger<BR/>Likewise, if you would grow in knowledge and understanding, you must leave your artificial life and go where you will be close to all the forces of nature, and of the universe, to the sum total of things.Just as the inexhaustible sources of energy are ever flowing towards a planted grain, so will innumerable sources of knowledge open towards you till you become one with nature and organic universe.<BR/>If you watch this seed of grain, you will find that there is indestructible and mysterious power in it - the power of Life.<BR/>The grain will wither & die of course, but not till it has done an act of creation; turned itself into several grains.<BR/>The tiny grain disappears as it grows into a plant, and you too, as you grow must turn yourself into something and someone else. <BR/>Life always creates more life, truth more abundant truth, just as a seed more abundant seeds<BR/><BR/>The only art one needs to know is the art of how to die... like the seed!Monahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615034229525061880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-8396174814648215342008-05-09T21:57:00.000-04:002008-05-09T21:57:00.000-04:00yosemite looks inviting to me. aaahhh.....yosemite looks inviting to me. aaahhh.....limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-80896869468665863572008-05-09T18:42:00.000-04:002008-05-09T18:42:00.000-04:00What improvement could possibly be made to a "geta...What improvement could possibly be made to a "getaway" and one of your loving ((HUG))s, My Lovely <B><I>Rose</B></I>!? Thank You, Sweet friend, for breaking away and joining Me for this moment.<BR/><BR/>Loving you...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-6744316508506775502008-05-09T18:35:00.000-04:002008-05-09T18:35:00.000-04:00With my profound "Thank You Precious Vi!" for your...With my profound "Thank You Precious <B><I>Vi</B></I>!" for your keen eye to my stumbling Geography skills, I offer this "compensatory gift" to all who I may have inadvertently slighted.<BR/>________________________________<BR/>From <B><I>Wikipedia</B></I>:<BR/><B>Lake Wakatipu</B> is an inland lake (finger lake) in the South Island of <B>New Zealand</B>.<BR/><BR/>With a length of 80 kilometres, it is New Zealand's longest lake, and, at 291 kmĀ², its third largest. It is at an altitude of 310 metres, towards the southern end of the Southern Alps.<BR/><BR/>The lake is drained by the Kawarau River, which flows out from the lake's Frankton Arm, 8km east of <B>Queenstown</B>. Queenstown is on the northern shore of the lake close to eastern end of its middle section.<BR/><BR/>Lake Wakatipu is renowned for its scenic beauty, being surrounded by mountains.<BR/>__________________________________<BR/><BR/>I love You even more for taking such good care of Me, My Darlin'!<BR/><BR/>(and I made the correction!)John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-28889584249548162482008-05-09T18:24:00.000-04:002008-05-09T18:24:00.000-04:00John-Michael,Ahhhh getting away sounds perfect rig...John-Michael,<BR/>Ahhhh getting away sounds perfect right about now. I really enjoyed your get away spots - ok now back to reality. But thanks, I needed that.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>RoseKissing of the Frogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621769823368917856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-46500079818984370482008-05-09T18:16:00.000-04:002008-05-09T18:16:00.000-04:00I think you made an error on the last photo.... Qu...I think you made an error on the last photo.... Queensland is in Australia, not New Zealand. I think you mean Queenstown. I have a similar phot, seeing it in real life.Vihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03765245225983839101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-37956781544377379602008-05-09T17:45:00.000-04:002008-05-09T17:45:00.000-04:00How very special to hear from You, Corey. Thank yo...How very special to hear from You, <B><I>Corey</B></I>. Thank you for participating with me in this departure from life's "stuff."<BR/><BR/>You are loved by Me!John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-26889907566684526622008-05-09T16:03:00.000-04:002008-05-09T16:03:00.000-04:00Thank you for a really lovely get away. I feel re...Thank you for a really lovely get away. I feel really great already. :)<BR/>have a wonderful weekend!Corey~living and lovinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719661119360487023noreply@blogger.com