Sunday 10 June 2012

Looking back

As we travel forward, is it ever safe to look back?  Walking along a path we can see the trees surrounding us, feel the gravel crunching under our feet and hear birds chirping in the distance.  We also get the chance to look ahead as the path meanders and creeps into new territory.  But what if we look back?  Will we trip? Will we lose our orientation?  Or is there ever a safe checkpoint to view the world behind us and recall the many steps that brought us forward?  Take a moment to breather deep and recall a memory that brings a smile to your face.  Let the sweetness of that memory sit on your tongue and nourish you for the day to come.

6 comments:

  1. I have recently discovered through photography, that looking back, and certainly reviewing one's subject (from back to front) can be really beneficial...allows you to see things / happenings from different perspective / angle... : )

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    1. Oh photographs, what wonders remain among them. I have a big trunk and I like to take time to sort through the great memories of my life. You have been so many great places, I bet your albums are ridiculous.

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    2. haha, what is more ridiculous is me keep going over them ; )

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  2. I am just checking the blogs I've missed over the weekend and I PROMISE that I posted mine this morning prior to reading yours just now...how ironic that we would blog about something so similar!?!? We must be on the same wavelength this weekend!

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  3. We absolutely must have been. I find this a great compliment because I certainly like where your mind wanders and I am glad my mind wandered to the same place.

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  4. This is a form of encouraging ourselves. I dwell upon my treasures, including the good memories I have.

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