Where I live, the concept of a New Horizon draws many a soul each day.
They flock to these shores resolving to make a fresh start, a golden retirement, a new identity or a temporary escape from their reality.
Living by the sea, however, still necessitates daily grind. Laundry and dishes don’t go away, things break and need fixing and, bless our hearts, there is no escape from this fine, white sugar sand tracked into the house daily…but I am NOT complaining!
So my new horizon for 2017 will be to to see my world anew through the eyes of our visitors – to actually pause to BREATHE deeply during the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. To be more mindful of the beauty surrounding me. To engage the 5 senses and escape back into my world here, anew.
2016 has been a year of tremendous transition in my life, and I bet in yours, too!
I invite you to join me in rediscovering yourself and your calming peace in 2017….let us look through the lens together and see nothing but awe-inspiring beauty in the year to come.
Let us get out of the grind and into the moment!
Thanks, God, for an amazing year, for getting us through 2016 and delivering us to the doorstep of 2017. Thank You for all the things You’ve shown us and taught us.
And most of all, for all the gifts, promise and beauty surrounding our lives. May we never get caught up in the grind and always see each moment of each day as a “present” from You.
Looks like we’re on the same page this week SSM – I’m with you all the way! Beautiful captures.
Yes, home is where the heart is – and also some awesome photo ops! Thank you, Ms. Tina, and enjoy capturing your new horizons!
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What an amazing show put on for you this evening! 🙂
Indeed, Inger! Thank you for sharing my part of the world.
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What breathtaking photos. Nice that you’re reminding yourself not to take the beauty of your surroundings for granted. I live on the west coast, but I don’t enjoy the beach because of all the mess of sand. But the kids have a great time, so I need to not begrudge them that.
Thank you, Mrs. Betsy. I spent a fair share of time in Oregon (first 2 kiddos born there) agate beaches and tide pools galore! My siblings still live in CA & OR and I have a good friend in Seattle..so I know you are blessed on that coast, too. I wish you and your family the best of the Christmas season!
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Lovely thoughts with beautiful pictures to go with them.
So nice to have my bloggy buddy back, Shoes! Thank you, and enjoy the season.
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Thanks for the reminder to seek the peace of His presence! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thank you, Pastor Chuck. I wish you and your family a very blessed Christmas season, as well. Enjoy that bike!
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