A short pondering post this week – it’s been yet another week where we’ve been left shocked and saddened and wondering what the hell is happening in the world.
(Photo credit: @theladyofstyle, with permission)
I’m not going to dwell on it at all here – I’m sure anyone who’s reading this is thinking the same thing as me. All I wanted to share with you this week is the fact that we should be thankful for what we have. Hold your loved ones a little tighter. Take time out to appreciate the beautiful things in life.
This photo of the Brandenburg Gate in Germany lit up with the Union Jack got me ‘right there’ – after the history between our two countries it proves that there IS hope for the future and sometimes the worst rifts can be healed. Though let’s hope that if and when the current rifts heal, we have the opportunity to come together for less tragic reasons.
This evening I drove back from Cornwall after a business meeting and a very wonderful day with regards to a new brand campaign I’m going to be working on soon. I was in a positive mood because of the great day I’d had. The sun was setting as I drove over Bodmin Moor, and it was quite simply one of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve ever seen. It went on for what seemed like ages, getting low in the sky and turning into a big glowing ball of fire that I could see in my mirror, eventually dropping below the horizon and disappearing from view.
It was the sort of moment that if I’d not been on my own and I’d been a passenger in the car, I would have jabbered on about how amazing it was and taken lots of crappy pictures of it with my phone that didn’t do it justice whatsoever (in other words, not simply appreciated it for what it was).
Instead I chose to just enjoy the moment and the awe-inspiring scenery that is Bodmin Moor with the glow of the setting sun across it, log it in my memory bank, and although I’ve told you about it here, it was a gorgeous moment I just shared with myself.
So take time this weekend to appreciate something or someone, and stay safe.
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I love a good sunset, somehow photos taken on a phone just don't do them justice. Sometimes it's nice to just enjoy the moment π
Emma xxx
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Such a sad week. That picture by The Lady of Style is beautiful. x
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I had posted about London the day of the attack. About a week or two before, I had traveled to London for a weekend and wrote about my lovely stay in a hostel there. I had posted it of course before news of what had happened, but it still felt odd. Moments like these make you appreciate those close to you for sure.
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Nice photo. I have always said "Let's Give Peace a Chance."
I second that Catherine, Has made me feel exactly the same, and I'm holding my loved ones very close and thinking how lucky I am. Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylish.com
It's a beautiful photo. Very touching.
I quite agree Amy x
What a lovely post Catherine. I love the photos of the Union jack on the Brandenburg Gate. xx
http://www.annanuttall.com
Thank you Anna, I loved them too x
I always try to live the moment and enjoy the present, but cannot help to look for perfect backdrops while doing so, hahahaha.
Have a lovely weekend, dear Catherine
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Haha I know what you mean, Sacramento – how beautiful is the Brandenburg Gate as a backdrop…?
Gosh that photo of BBG is just breathtaking isn't it? I think you've made a beautiful statement by telling your story of the beautiful sunset. I know exactly what you mean Catherine xxx
Gosh that photo of BBG is just breathtaking isn't it? I think you've made a beautiful statement by telling your story of the beautiful sunset. I know exactly what you mean Catherine xxx
Yes kudos to Lady of Style for that shot, how fabulous that she was there to see it π
Beautiful words, Catherine, and hopefully it's something we will remember to keep doing.
Yes I truly hope we do, Sheela – recording everything on phones makes us forget to just stop and enjoy things much of the time π
The beautiful memories like yours, Catherine will stay with us forever reminding how beautiful and precious life is
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You're so right Anna!
What a lovely thoughtful post, C. We're so busy recording and sharing things that we don't savour them for ourselves. I'm gonna savour this weekend! Love to you xx
YESSSS to savouring things, Lisa…!! x
Your sunset drive experience sounds like a dream!
Someday I'll make it over to your side of the world again…
It really was beautiful, Anne… I'm so glad I was forced to just experience it! x
I do laugh at all of the times, we are trying to get some recorded memories of the fantastic events, yet we don't really get to enjoy them because of it!
jodie
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Jodie I never get the recording concerts on phones, for example… You miss the moment for sure!! I remember when we went to the Grand Canyon and stepped out and saw it for the very first time: We stood there for absolutely ages, too stunned to take any photos. When something is that wonderful and awe-inspiring you absolutely SHOULD enjoy it for what it is π
Such a wonderful message, Catherine. I think we need to take a moment for gratitude on a daily basis. I know in the midst of all the crazy, I try to do that and it definitely keeps life in perspective. And a reminder that we are all fragile in this world and anything can happen. Gratitude and joy are my "words for 2017." Thank you for another reminder of how important it all is. I wish you a very blessed and peaceful weekend.
Shelbee
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Shelbee those are two very wonderful words… and you're right, anything CAN happen. Have a wonderful weekend yourself x