No writing, no article this time. But just this question ---Do please tell me, what do you see in that picture?
KParthasarathi said... Cactus?
Vamsi said...@ ellen,
its like a desert, with rocks, grass and cactus and sand.
the big rock over there, is like "seat" wherein one can sit on the ground and lean his back to the rock ... the cut of the rock is perfect for that.
cheers !
- lostpatrol said...
You need some help clearing your back yard to plant some lettuce...:P
- indrablog said...
Hi Elen,
It's a cactus.
Wish you and your family a very happy Christmas.
Hi Ellen:)
Very interesting. I love challenges like this.
The photo shows life in adverse conditions. It shows the will to survive. It shows that the tough conditions make tough plants which can with stand and bear difficult circumstances. It shows the survival of the fittest. It shows even plants can survive difficult conditions with minimum requirements. It shows the need to adapt to survive.
All this applies to people too. A boat becomes sea worthy only when it is exposed to storms and not when it is sheltered in the harbor.
The photo shows God's wonders, marvels, beauty and glory. Even in a place where no one lives, God works HIS wonders.
And I saw a lovely red cactus flower blooming. I hope my eye sight is good. The most unique thing about a flower is that whether it blooms in your garden or in a remote place like the one shown in the photo, the flower never reduces its beauty. It is the same whether some one is there to see its beauty and appreciate it or not. It serves the purpose for which it was created and that is to sing God's praise in its short but beautiful life.
I have only scratched the surface and I am sure those commentators who will come after me will have a lot to say.
This photo has lot of lessons for us human beings to see, learn and put into practice.
Let me take this opportunity to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a very happy, prosperous, healthy, peaceful New Year:)Joseph
A New Beginning said...I can see the beautiful pink flowers..its amazing how God has placed them in a cactus..its teaches us that when our heart and soul is pure, no matter where we would be able to find peace..I can feel the peace in the flower. May we all be like the pink flower :) thanks for the pic Ellen.. everything you post has a lesson in it!
- pearl said...
Hi Ellen,
I have tried to notice every single detail about the pic, and wat i see is each identifiable thing there is significant to the eye in its own way. They live by their properties, have a peculiar place to be - like one would find cactus rocks only in isolated, un treaded spaces / places. A cactus is such a plant which would grow without being nurtured or watered unlike most of the other plants. That flower which we see there blooms only when the cactus is matured so which is quiet after many years unlike other flowers which would have a consistent and fast seasoning. As far as the rock is concerned i would say its something which is out of our daily pathway. Again when we crozz of horizons or leave our comfort zones we happen to come across them.
ellen, i have just tied to put a view thinking in un visual terms, just not going by what is visible to the eye at a go, but why it is visible so??? Hope you get my point.
Good luck and good times ahead!
Happy to be with you here~
Amritbir Kaur said...I see a reflection of life. Let me expand a bit as you have woken up my philosophical self (thanks for that).
I see life because we have all read that life is not a bed of roses. There is greenery amidst the stones. First of all stones are heartless people around us, those who care a fig for others' emotions. The greenery implies the good things of life. But they come with a price. The thorns symbolize the price that we pay. And finally the flowers of cactus is the ultimate hope of finding some good even amidst the thorns of life.
I am reminded of P.B. Shelley's lines from his famous 'Ode to the West Wind': "I fall upon the thorns of life I bleed".
Recently I too penned down a poem about finding hope in the worst times. If you like you can read it here: 'I still believe'
Finally, thanks for the inspirational post.
- Jack said...
Ellen,
I see unfriendly surroundings with flowers as surprise attraction.
Take care
Cactus?
ReplyDelete@ ellen,
ReplyDeleteits like a desert, with rocks, grass and cactus and sand.
the big rock over there, is like "seat" wherein one can sit on the ground and lean his back to the rock ... the cut of the rock is perfect for that.
cheers !
You need some help clearing your back yard to plant some lettuce...:P
ReplyDeleteHi Ellen:)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I love challenges like this.
The photo shows life in adverse conditions. It shows the will to survive. It shows that the tough conditions make tough plants which can with stand and bear difficult circumstances. It shows the survival of the fittest. It shows even plants can survive difficult conditions with minimum requirements. It shows the need to adapt to survive.
All this applies to people too. A boat becomes sea worthy only when it is exposed to storms and not when it is sheltered in the harbor.
The photo shows God's wonders, marvels, beauty and glory. Even in a place where no one lives, God works HIS wonders.
And I saw a lovely red cactus flower blooming. I hope my eye sight is good. The most unique thing about a flower is that whether it blooms in your garden or in a remote place like the one shown in the photo, the flower never reduces its beauty. It is the same whether some one is there to see its beauty and appreciate it or not. It serves the purpose for which it was created and that is to sing God's praise in its short but beautiful life.
I have only scratched the surface and I am sure those commentators who will come after me will have a lot to say.
This photo has lot of lessons for us human beings to see, learn and put into practice.
Let me take this opportunity to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a very happy, prosperous, healthy, peaceful New Year:)
Joseph
Hi Elen,
ReplyDeleteIt's a cactus.
Wish you and your family a very happy Christmas.
I can see the beautiful pink flowers..its amazing how God has placed them in a cactus..its teaches us that when our heart and soul is pure, no matter where we would be able to find peace..I can feel the peace in the flower. May we all be like the pink flower :) thanks for the pic Ellen..eveything you post has a lesson in it!
ReplyDeleteHi Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI have tried to notice every single detail about the pic, and wat i see is each identifiable thing there is significant to the eye in its own way. They live by their properties, have a peculiar place to be - like one would find cactus rocks only in isolated, un treaded spaces / places. A cactus is such a plant which would grow without being nurtured or watered unlike most of the other plants. That flower which we see there blooms only when the cactus is matured so which is quiet after many years unlike other flowers which would have a consistent and fast seasoning. As far as the rock is concerned i would say its something which is out of our daily pathway. Again when we crozz of horizons or leave our comfort zones we happen to come across them.
ellen, i have just tied to put a view thinking in un visual terms, just not going by what is visible to the eye at a go, but why it is visible so??? Hope you get my point.
Good luck and good times ahead!
Happy to be with you here~
Hi Pearl,
ReplyDeleteWrite me please at ellen622@gmail.com
Your interesting insights here are all noted down and appreciated. So delighted to see you again. Let's be in touch. :-)
Take care.
God's peace be with you.
Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI see unfriendly surroundings with flowers as surprise attraction.
Take care
I see a reflection of life. Let me expand a bit as you have woken up my philosophical self (thanks for that).
ReplyDeleteI see life because we have all read that life is not a bed of roses. There is greenery amidst the stones. First of all stones are heartless people around us, those who care a fig for others' emotions. The greenery implies the good things of life. But they come with a price. The thorns symbolize the price that we pay. And finally the flowers of cactus is the ultimate hope of finding some good even amidst the thorns of life.
I am reminded of P.B. Shelley's lines from his famous 'Ode to the West Wind': "I fall upon the thorns of life I bleed".
Recently I too penned down a poem about finding hope in the worst times. If you like you can read it here: 'I still believe'
Finally, thanks for the inspirational post.
Hi Jack,
ReplyDeleteA flower is always a gem wherever it may be found or planted, right? :-)
Have a blessed day!
Thanks for coming by.
God bless you.
Hi Amritbir,
ReplyDeleteYou have penned a beautiful poem in your blog. I have left message there about it.
Wonderful insights on the picture. Wisdom served if we only learn to take heed. Oh but we will... coz as all other things in life -- learning and change comes slow but a journey well worth taking. By the way, loved Shelley's 'Ode To The West Wind'.
Thanks for a nice blog day.
God bless you and your family.
:-)Hi fellas! Great to see you!
ReplyDeleteHi KP and Indra,
Cactus it is. :-)
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Hi Vamsi,
Yup, rocks have their uses too. :-)
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Hi LostPatrol,
Hahah Now that was expected from you! :-)
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Hi Joseph,
Your insights and wisdom made me truly smile. For you have read my mind. :-)
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Hi Sana/NewBeginning,
Thank you for this -- "its teaches us that when our heart and soul is pure, no matter where we would be able to find peace..I can feel the peace in the flower. May we all be like the pink flower :)"
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