tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post7963606031965237854..comments2023-12-18T16:14:06.073-05:00Comments on Metamorphosis: Backyard Trees & ThoughtsSilke Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-5847543511475219782014-05-09T11:56:45.555-04:002014-05-09T11:56:45.555-04:00Nine huge trees in a small backyard? Wow! It seems...Nine huge trees in a small backyard? Wow! It seems like you have a little forest out there. I hope the little wildlife doesn’t pose a threat to your home. Although, I have to agree that it looks like a good place to sit and contemplate on life. The atmosphere is certainly quite relaxing.<br /><br /><a href="http://treespecialists.blogspot.com/2014/04/turn-to-palo-alto-arborist-for-tree.html" rel="nofollow">Richard Smith @ Bay Area Tree Specialists</a><br />treespecialistshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011412022741895398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-31203758507074701392012-04-27T10:20:24.129-04:002012-04-27T10:20:24.129-04:00That's what I was thinking, Deb, we all know a...That's what I was thinking, Deb, we all know about the joy of giving, but if there weren't anyone to receive, that joy wouldn't be there... I think balance is probably the key! :) xoxo SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-26536759730500795462012-04-27T10:18:46.392-04:002012-04-27T10:18:46.392-04:00Oh, yes, let me know when you are in Charleston ne...Oh, yes, let me know when you are in Charleston next - it would be so much fun to meet in person and talk!!! xoxo SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-46463179964491975792012-04-27T10:17:45.792-04:002012-04-27T10:17:45.792-04:00Oooo, I love that - inbreath and outbreath. That&#...Oooo, I love that - inbreath and outbreath. That's what I was trying to say. It's all one and the same... Hugs, SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-64375052646128114892012-04-27T10:16:56.249-04:002012-04-27T10:16:56.249-04:00Yes, I totally agree! I think it takes a good and ...Yes, I totally agree! I think it takes a good and healthy sense of self to be able to give and receive in balance! xoxo SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-63864091993319314832012-04-27T10:16:01.969-04:002012-04-27T10:16:01.969-04:00Mr. H.
How great to hear from you!! Yes, the gift...Mr. H.<br /><br />How great to hear from you!! Yes, the gifts of Mother Nature are the best!! I love our oaks - this morning they brought us entertainment in the form of baby finches trying to land on one of the branches... <br /><br />Hope you and Mrs. H. are doing well!! xo SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-90903462598189973722012-04-27T10:14:26.627-04:002012-04-27T10:14:26.627-04:00That is Saint Francis in our tree - the watches ov...That is Saint Francis in our tree - the watches over the wildlife! We got him for our wedding some 22 years ago and he has watched over every one of our gardens... :)Silke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-86760745306619202542012-04-27T09:19:07.899-04:002012-04-27T09:19:07.899-04:00I can say that the gifts given to me last fall by ...I can say that the gifts given to me last fall by the oaks in a park just down the street have been well recieved. These gifts are now germinating and someday, with a little luck, will hopefully be as magnificent as those that grow in your backyard.:)Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-72602023741920750402012-04-27T08:10:15.566-04:002012-04-27T08:10:15.566-04:00Is that Saint Anthony in one of your trees?Is that Saint Anthony in one of your trees?Mariulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904593690213660734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-32437408824981249822012-04-26T12:29:20.407-04:002012-04-26T12:29:20.407-04:00Maybe who has difficulties in accepting something ...Maybe who has difficulties in accepting something done for or given to them without "payment" simply lacks some good, old, healthy egoism.<br />I am a confessing full-time egoist and have not the slightest qualm in accepting gifts, invitations or help in any form - as long as it is not totally unnecessary (as for "stuff" I neither need nor like, offered as gifts, or help with something I am very well capable of doing on my own).<br />It should be in balance, how much we give to others (of our time, energy and/or money) and how much we accept.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-31773324307630702842012-04-26T11:57:18.798-04:002012-04-26T11:57:18.798-04:00Wow..oh my gosh Silke..thankyou for sharing your m...Wow..oh my gosh Silke..thankyou for sharing your magnificent trees...you are so lucky..such gorgeous souls...they are totally beautiful..blisssful and boy you have captured some truly magical shots..love love love!(thankyou for the kind mention of me..hugs, thankyou!)<br />I love what you wrote....for me..I believe in the power and spirit of abundance..and the natural flow of that current..both giving and recieving are like inbreath and outbreath..both valuable, healing and beautiful..and both are to be honored. and I also honor the act of sharing and connection..truly sharing means we not only share but allow others to share with us too..and I honor that..we each are valuable..and our offering..big or small is to be treasured!and if it comes in the form of "help" as you shared..we should honor that too. I honor the divine flow in whatever form or gift it comes...it is all creation....and I want to be part of the flow of creation and the spirit of love! <br />Beautiful insights..<br />hugs<br />Victoria<br />PS: you totally made my day! Hug those trees for me!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-43379010475355071002012-04-26T11:37:22.194-04:002012-04-26T11:37:22.194-04:00Oh yes, I've given a lot of thought to this, a...Oh yes, I've given a lot of thought to this, and what always comes to mind is the Bible verse at Acts 20:35. In part it says: "...you must...bear in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, when he himself said, 'There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.' " ... So, people just prefer to keep the happiness to themselves is all! ^_^ Receiving gifts isn't as 'happy-inducing'!...But to be fair, those receiving should think about the happiness they can bring to others by being a gracious gift receiver too. Maybe that could change some meeting of the minds. :-]PoetessWughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269054577952128702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-89654554044050439942012-04-26T11:24:21.335-04:002012-04-26T11:24:21.335-04:00Hi Silke.
I love your trees. When we lived in SC,...Hi Silke.<br />I love your trees. When we lived in SC, we had many tall trees in the backyard. I miss them ~ they were magestic and beautiful. We have the woods right next to us here which I love, but we have planted many trees in the yard ~ they can't grow fast enough for me, but I am enjoying them in their current state.<br /><br />Silke, when speaking of those in need, I think in many cases it is a matter of pride. Some people have a difficult time "receiving" for fear they will be looked upon with pity. Being able to receive gratiously is a gift in itself.<br /><br />Enjoy that beautiful backyard. Someday, when I visit my son in Charleston, I might make a run to your area and give you a call. I would love to have some good southern iced tea and share thoughts.<br />♥ audreyaudreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168952379230860627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-70866862663521208512012-04-26T11:20:15.804-04:002012-04-26T11:20:15.804-04:00Liebe Elisabeth,
Sonnig ist es hier wirklich und ...Liebe Elisabeth,<br /><br />Sonnig ist es hier wirklich und heute ganz sommerlich in den Temperaturen! Ich geniesse es!!<br /><br />Liebe Gruesse, <br />SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-21182999806439369312012-04-26T10:49:47.099-04:002012-04-26T10:49:47.099-04:00Liebe Silke,
WUNDERVOLL.
Sonnige Grüße
Elisabe...Liebe Silke,<br /><br />WUNDERVOLL. <br /><br />Sonnige Grüße<br /><br />ElisabethElisabeth Palzkillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317485402480629093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-35898421589166090372012-04-26T10:36:34.377-04:002012-04-26T10:36:34.377-04:00You are always welcome...You are always welcome...Silke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-31790103655317370192012-04-26T10:35:46.629-04:002012-04-26T10:35:46.629-04:00Humility is hard, isn't it? And I think it is ...Humility is hard, isn't it? And I think it is so ingrained in us that we must do for ourselves. Anything else fills us with shame. I have experienced this as well... Sometimes it took real courage to accept a gift! Hugs, SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-22626904573923207682012-04-26T10:27:58.074-04:002012-04-26T10:27:58.074-04:00P.S. I would like to live in your backyard wild l...P.S. I would like to live in your backyard wild life center.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195623810400107239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666398736543001055.post-32842640300161965772012-04-26T10:20:58.005-04:002012-04-26T10:20:58.005-04:00It's humility. To be able to accept your curr...It's humility. To be able to accept your current position in life and accept the help that The Lord is sending through the hands and actions of His people. "Humble thyself in the sight of The Lord." But I know this well, the road to humility is filled with humiliation! Now I must go back an enlarged your beautiful photos! **kisses** DebDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195623810400107239noreply@blogger.com