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EMPTY SPACES......................................


Oregon

It's in empty spaces my friend
that one can find true bliss

Utah


No distraction of the mind
No rumination to hinder clarity


somewhere on the prairie


Between the in-breath and the out-breath
That one brief moment of nothingness for the mind to feed on


Wyoming


Wide open spaces, empty rooms,
simplicity...clarity.....leave the mind open for wisdom


Giverny


Being still...sitting with only yourself...are the empty spaces where one can find true joy.


Normandy


Hugs,


Jo



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  1. DianeApril 5, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I love empty spaces and my own company, I can spend days alone like that quite happily. Love this post. Diane

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  2. AkasaWolfSongApril 5, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Seeing a glimpse of Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming thru your lens brought a smile to my heart...I've been blessed to experience all three of these states and sit in the vastness of beauty, clarity and silence there.

    Thank You ever so much Jo! Beautiful Photos
    ...and Normandy? Oh my and the stream...take my breath away! :)

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  3. NanaDianaApril 5, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Jo-What beautiful images. Each spot beautiful in its own way! xo Diana

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  4. KameshwariApril 5, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Empty spaces are so beautiful. It is interesting that one can be filled, refueled and fulfilled in the simplicity of empty spaces.

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  5. Julie MarieApril 5, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Beautiful photos Jo.... you can understand why I love Utah so!... I crave peace and quiet... and solitude many times... Happy Easter to you!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  6. AnonymousApril 5, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    such beautiful photos, thankyou so much for sharing,

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  7. Blessed SerendipityApril 5, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I love to get lost in that kind of beauty. Amazing!

    xo,
    Danielle

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  8. ChristelApril 5, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Beautiful words coupled with amazing, scenic photograry Jo. There are but a few blogs that feed my soul, and speak to me as well as yours. Have a blessed Easter Christel

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  9. In My Wild EdenApril 6, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Beautiful and true. I am glad you found me. It's nice to meet you! -Lisa

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  10. wendyApril 6, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    How cool....no matter where you go, beauty surrounds us.

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  11. Vicki/JakeApril 7, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Such sweet emptiness Jo... So glad you're here to embrace it all:)

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