Friday, October 26, 2012

Enjoy the View

I try not to go backwards, it's not a good thing to think about the past so much that you aren't looking forward... that's where we should be focusing our efforts. But it's hard to not think about the places where I've lived a part of my life. They no longer are familiar to me, even when I visit. Along this creek I was 15 and it was a hard part of my life. If you've ever moved to a new place, you know what I mean. Even though the town was picture perfect, it didn't feel that way. 

I spent the remainder of what was left of my teen years in limbo until the BIG part of my life started. Isn't that just the way we are as teens, waiting for life to "start" instead of using each day to the fullest? You can't explain the urgency, that time is ticking, even when you're young. Sometimes the best advice comes from the least expected source...

Advice From a Tree
Stand Tall and Proud
Go out on a Limb
Remember your Roots
Drink Plenty of Water
Be Content With your Natural Beauty
Enjoy the View

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    1. Good advice, wasted on youth but still good advice!

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    1. I think of my grands when I write, this one especially.

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  3. Gorgeous images and advice!

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    1. Thanks, it's a pretty time of year and I don't want to waste a single photo without sharing!

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  4. That is very good advice, indeed!
    I remember that stage of life - waiting for real life to start. It started and has flown by!

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    1. We do that don't we, wait for something good to happen when sometimes... the fun times are right now! This year especially seems to have zipped by, my Mom used to say the years go faster the older you get!

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  5. Hi Joy, I’m trying to visit a new blog every day for the next few weeks, and today you’re my new visit! I came over from Pioneer Woman. Love your advice from a tree and what beautiful photos! Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. So glad you came over for a visit Cheryl... I do this too, and often find great new blogs!

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