Tuesday

With Open Eyes and An Open Heart

Awareness is a choice, and sometimes it takes effort. But it’s never disappointing if we truly put some effort into it. The rewards for our effort already surround us all the time, but they’re awards that we miss constantly until we make the decision to open our eyes and our hearts to the beauty that’s always everywhere.
~  Tom Walsh

  Claytor Lake State Park - Dublin Virginia - with my iPhone

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23 comments:

  1. Elizabeth EdwardsOctober 9, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    i really am glad you went to Claytor... such great views to share with us. (:

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  2. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmOctober 9, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Oh how pretty. Not sure I realized you were in the same area as me. We haven't been to Claytor Lake in ages though!

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  3. Rosemary AubutOctober 9, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    What a beautiful image and I love the insightful quote! Perfect combination!

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  4. Muffy's MarksOctober 9, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Love the way the sun's rays reflect around the tree.

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  5. Brian KingOctober 9, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Beautiful photo! A fantastic fall photo as well!

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  6. Tamar SBOctober 9, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Stunning! The sun rays are just amazingly beautiful!

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  7. eileeninmdOctober 9, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Lovely photo, Kerri. You always include wonderful quotes. Have a great day!

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  8. TexWisGirlOctober 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    glorious light. beautiful fence!

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  9. Bruce BaroneOctober 9, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Beautiful!

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  10. Gillian OlsonOctober 9, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Love the light in the photo and the prose.

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  11. the wild magnoliaOctober 9, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Most beautiful....

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  12. NancyOctober 9, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    So pretty. And a perfect quote to accompany your photo. :)

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  13. Dave ScottOctober 9, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Really enjoyable Blog Kerri, stunning photo's and thought provoking quote - D : )

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  14. EllieOctober 9, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    That is a really beautiful autumn picture. I love that sunlight too :))

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  15. ValerieOctober 9, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    An exquisite capture Kerri - glad you had your phone with you! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Kim Cunningham October 9, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Gorgeous autumn tree!

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  17. Gina KleinworthOctober 9, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful quote- so true. Love your image. What stunning color & light!

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  18. DeniseinVAOctober 9, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    This is the prettiest photo!!! Love the quote too.

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  19. BarbOctober 9, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    To see through your eyes is magic, Kerri. I like that you're using the phone more - me, too. It's fun.

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  20. Buttons ThoughtsOctober 10, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Oh I love this photo and the quote is beautiful. B

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  21. Dan HuberOctober 10, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Wonderful photo Kerri, very neat colors.

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  22. happyoneOctober 10, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Such a pretty picture and the quote is a great one.

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  23. 美哉山河October 11, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    I agree your image.
    I love nature.

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