"The beaches are covered with sea-shells white When the tide runs out sea-grasses wave and beckon you in. The shadow people live there, it is said - Shadow people one cannot see until the sun is up To cast their shadows on the sands of sea-shells white." George Clutesi
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Upon Reaching the top of the mountain, After so much effort, sacrifice and toil, You might find it isn't what you imagined it would be.
Upon Reaching the pinnacle of success, After so many failures, obstacles and pain, You just might find yourself staring longingly at where you used to be.
There are no guarantees that the flowers are any sweeter, lusher or brighter than the flowers are where you are now and entertaining such thoughts only invites unhappiness. Consider that perhaps it is neglect that may be the only reason your flowers are not blooming and that theirs are because of their hard work and effort. Try instead to tend your own flowers instead of coveting someone else's, you just might be surprised by the results. Learning to love and accept yourself for who you are while you develop the talents your ancestors gave you is the simplest and natural way to find contentment and peace. Futilely striving to be somebody or something that you are not capable of, that is embracing misery.
“Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame.” ― William Butler Yeats
Although I could never do the mountains justice or capture their full beauty, I would like to share these images of some sites that never fail to take my breath away and humble me all at once. To see the land from the sea is an incredible experience, and when I do I cannot help to feel that everyone she be able to take in these breathtaking sites.
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