"The beginning of love is
to let those we love
be perfectly themselves, and
not to twist them to fit our own image.
Otherwise we love only
Otherwise we love only
the reflection of ourselves we find in them."
Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton
* * *
the thorns
don't prevent us
from delighting in the roses
29 comments:
What beautiful flowers and Callie is so cute investigating something new!
Merton was wise and your words that follow his quote are perfect.
what beauties!
How gorgeous! Love the flowers. Inspiring quote, too.
One of my favorite quotes by one of my favorite writers. Beautiful photos to go with it!
I love roses and you've captured yours beautifully!
Beautiful images and quotes
Such wise observations--from Thomas Merton, yourself and sweet kitty too. ;o) I've been reading a lot of Thomas Merton these days, so very much enjoyed the food for thought from the quote. Happy Days ((HUGS))
the red and yellow rose is amazing and love the rose sniffer and i can see the thorns don't stop the enjoyment....
Amazing images and colors!! That's a pretty and unusual combination!!
Oh...that's a great quote, Susan...I need to aleays remember that one. Lovely, lovely images to go with it!
Beautiful roses.
Lovely quotes. So hard to not make ourselves the center of every reflection. I also think the danger of thorns is part of the draw of roses. Something more than beauty to be careful of...
What a beautiful quote, Susan, and so very true.
I just love the last photograph here. She/he is just beautiful, and I love the expression.
You have a great week!
beautiful flowers for a beautiful you
Beautiful flowers and great comment by you.
Sweet kitty is enjoying the roses as much as you did, I'm sure!
Your photos are perfect - well you know I'm partial to the last one with sweet Callie. Cute!
xo Catherine
Beautiful flowers. I love the color of the flowers!!
That quote is a lesson I learnt eventually.
Such a beautiful image and I love the message here..
Hugs~
beautiful flowers...I really like the one with the pretty cat. Nice thought to live by also
Sweet kitty and lovely bouquet!
such good advice. xox
oh Susan.
you capture the life
in the living
so
so
well.
thank you,
Jennifer
so
very beautiful!
beautiful. delicate.
I LOVE the flowers!! Wow!! I sure miss having some. This was wonderful. Made me smile, big time!!
Beautiful. Love the one with your cat!
Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography
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