Sunday, March 25, 2012

Seeking Light ~

“The gloom of this world is but a shadow.
 Behind it, yet within reach, is joy.
 There is a radiance and glory in the darkness,
 could we but see, and to see, we have only to look.
 I beseech you to look!
Fra Giovanni Giocondo
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37 comments:

Mrs. E said...

I'm looking--and I remind myself to look daily!

Glenda said...

Light in the darkness = Hope!

Anonymous said...

thank you sister, this one really hits the mark.

Sandra Heska King said...

Needed this today, dear Susan.

Linda said...

Eyes to see - even in the darkness. This is stunning Susan.

Anonymous said...

Lovely reminder!

Terra said...

What brilliant insight: a radiance and a glory in the darkness.

Jewels said...

Very good thought!!

Patricia said...

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

Nancy said...

Such beauty in both picture and words....

Ginny Hartzler said...

An interesting quote, brings to mind hope of the life after, happiness beyond a veil of tears...

Jennifer Richardson said...

so powerful, these words.
they turn my chin:)
looking,
Jennifer

Christine said...

Looking for the joy is how I get through. It is indeed an act of the will, this looking for and naming of blessings. Beautiful, Susan. I hope you had a nice weekend.

cristie said...

i wonder. xox

Unknown said...

This is wonderful. Thanks you!

Tracy said...

So very uplifting to start the week, Susan... Joy is always within reach, I think. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))

Anonymous said...

Such pretty colors in your photo today ~ lovely!
xo Catherine

MadSnapper n Beau said...

all i can think of to say is WOW on the photo and the quote. both are so beautiful, you are so very talented

SimplyDarlene said...

so very purty, miss Susie.

Susan McShannon-Monteith said...

I seem to find my way here unknowingly.
It is a place of tranquility, reflection and beautiful photos.
A sanctuary of words where I shall return...
Susan

Dea Moore said...

Beauty in the Light and beauty in the shadow. Lovely reminder of the power of the Light to make even the dark a beautiful reflection on hard realities.

Vicky said...

What visually soft and appealing light you capture... I want to climb right into the center of it. Thank you for bringing to "light" yet another fabulous quote... "to see we have only to look." Thank you for blessing me with these words today!

Breathtaking said...

Excellent quote and image.:)

Dawning Inspiration said...

Seek and you will find...
I'm seeking - AND finding! :O)

Lori Heyd said...

As always Susan, I am blessed by your photos of beauty and the words you put with them. So inspirational.....Good way to start my day! Lori

Mari said...

Another beautiful shot and words too.

Ms. Becky said...

such wisdom, the exquisite photo paired with the beautiful verse. you inspire and lift me up with each visit. happy day to you Susan.

Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography said...

Perfect words ... as always.

Beth said...

Yes, we can see if we look not just with our physical eyes but with our spiritual eyes. Beautiful photo and words.
I love the latest header--what a lovely bird! :>)

Justine said...

beautiful use of light and shadow

Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.com said...

Oh, perfect! I feel so mixed up, messed up today -- having just returned from Haiti. It was very "shadowy" there, but the joy was always, always within reach.

So blessed by you on this day, my friend.

Marilyn Miller said...

As a Quaker we say we are sitting in the light as we imagine being surrounded by God's love. There is something very special about the light.

Unknown said...

The photo and quote go together so well.
Best wishes.

Relyn Lawson said...

You have so much talent, friend. Each time I visit I think that you should turn your photography into art cards. I think they would sell out so quickly. You really do have quite an eye. And a beautiful heart on top of that.

Claudia said...

what an experience these last few years have been for me learning to really "see"! Great quote!!

Anonymous said...

I've been catching up with your posts after taking a break and although all your posts are thought-provoking I stopped for longer at this one because of the quote and the image you've created - seeing with our spiritual eyes as well as our physical is a gift to be thankful for.
Thanking God for you, dear blog friend.

caryjo said...

This is really neat. Love it.