Blurry… but Beautiful

by The Philosophical Fish

That’s sort of how the future feels…doesn’t it? Vaccinations are increasing, case numbers are dropping; we are far from out of the woods, but it feels like the future is more tangible than it was just a month or more ago.

How many of us have come to appreciate certain things that we maybe didn’t think we would?

We’ve had a terrible year, all of us, in some way or other. But it’s also been a year to appreciate slowing down in some ways. A year to appreciate friends and family and colleagues maybe a little bit more. A year to learn something new, be it cooking, baking, an art, or some other skill. A year to go for walks and explore our neighbourhoods rather than just rush through them. A year to appreciate the community of people we live close to.

Despite the loss, there have been moments of gratitude.

It’s also been a year to recognize those who might be more than we want in our lives, a year to divest some of the burdens we carry or toxic relationships that we can do without.

It’s been a year to reflect….a lot…on a lot!

The future seems somehow closer these days. But what does that future look like, exactly?

How many of us want to return to our offices in the same capacity?

How many people have realized that they weren’t happy doing what they were doing and this year+ long shift of gears has provided some clarity of that fact?

How many of those will leave their job to find something more rewarding?

The future is blurry, but I hope we all find some things to change for the better in our lives. If nothing else…I am definitely looking forward to some fall field work, and the first stop on my travel itinerary will be….I hope…Bella Coola 🙂

Until then, I’ll stop and smell the lavender….

Blurry but Beautiful

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jus tt for fun May 28, 2021 - 11:57 pm

Beautifully done. HSoS
I saw this picture in Smile on Saturday! 🙂

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vwiest May 28, 2021 - 11:58 pm

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raaen99 May 29, 2021 - 12:58 am

This image made me smile! 🙂
Thank you for sharing!
Smile on Saturday! :)

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jim mcmellen May 29, 2021 - 1:21 am

Your pictures blurry. That’s ok. Blurry, my friend, is the order of the day. HSoS : ) This image made me smile! 🙂
Thank you for sharing!
Smile on Saturday! :) Your image is great by the way. : )

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The Philosophical Fish May 29, 2021 - 1:33 am

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/jr_mcmellen_photograghy] Haha! I love your little poem 😄

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France-♥ May 29, 2021 - 1:56 am

well done

This image made me smile! 🙂
Thank you for sharing!
Smile on Saturday! :)

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Dr. Ilia May 29, 2021 - 2:02 am

just beautiful!
Seen in the group "Macro! Macro!! Macro!!!"

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ladybugdiscovery May 29, 2021 - 2:43 am

Lovely blur! HSoS

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boeckli May 29, 2021 - 2:48 am

This image made me smile! 🙂
Thank you for sharing! HSoS 🌞
Smile on Saturday! :)

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Larry Moberly May 29, 2021 - 2:49 am

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RosMx May 29, 2021 - 2:53 am

Oh, lovely colors and light, HSoS!

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interactive_ace May 29, 2021 - 3:13 am

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margaret.flack May 29, 2021 - 4:26 am

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clarkcg photography May 29, 2021 - 4:33 am

The blur for the day is at Smile on Saturday, thank for sharing your out of focus world, a bit fuzzy to full on fog, Have an excellent Smile on Saturday! 🙂

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Christa Annarumma May 29, 2021 - 4:37 am

Gefällt mir gut 😄HSoS 😄

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johnny.mignot May 29, 2021 - 5:04 am

Nice shot!
This image made me smile! 🙂
Thank you for sharing!
Smile on Saturday! :)

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Renate Bomm May 29, 2021 - 6:46 am

This image is an exzellent blur composition. Smile on saturday!

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klickpix70 May 29, 2021 - 6:49 am

This image made me smile! 🙂
Thank you for sharing!
Smile on Saturday! :)

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Chris Scopes May 29, 2021 - 8:35 am

Well out of focus. Great 👍
Perfect for today’s theme.
I saw this picture in Smile on Saturday! 🙂
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sure2talk May 29, 2021 - 8:43 am

Lovely lavender blur.
I saw this picture in Smile on Saturday! 🙂

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ldjacques May 29, 2021 - 9:22 am

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Maria Godfrida May 29, 2021 - 10:01 am

Pretty coloured and blurred… lovely!
Perfect for the theme ‘Nothing in Focus’ in Smile on Saturday! 🙂

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gilberteplessers May 29, 2021 - 10:26 am

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Marian Kloon (on and off) May 29, 2021 - 11:51 am

This image made me smile! 🙂
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harrybobs58 May 29, 2021 - 12:25 pm

I saw this picture in Smile on Saturday! 🙂
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glolucach May 29, 2021 - 1:55 pm

This image made me smile! 🙂
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Smile on Saturday! :)

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Martin Bärtges May 29, 2021 - 2:32 pm

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Gabi Hahn May 29, 2021 - 5:37 pm

lovely light and colours
This image made me smile! 🙂
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maríaelenalópez May 29, 2021 - 5:41 pm

Beautiful!!!!

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jcasaresq May 29, 2021 - 7:00 pm

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Martha VFS May 29, 2021 - 7:36 pm

Beautiful! HSoS

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Julie (thanks for 10 million views) May 30, 2021 - 4:51 pm

Splendid shot HSoS! Seen & admired in the Square Format group.

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