Sweet Waters
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crystal clear waters
shining with heaven’s beauty
sweet waters flowing
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I finally got out to hike a short hike around a nearby lake called Lake Fayetteville. It’s a great place in town to hike, bike, walk, kayak, fish or picnic. I’m grateful for this local gem just a few miles away and have considered moving closer so I could easily access the trails more often. How fun would that be to have this as my neighbor? I’ve been practicing gratitude for about a month now and it seems to be helping me remember all the reasons I have to be grateful. May you find more gratitude in your life. blessings, Brad
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Yes Brad you do have so much to be grateful for and do we all. Keep up the great postings and it is great having a park nearby. There is something soothing about walking on a trail to put things in perspective.
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Agreed. I go to nature to be soothed often and I’m very grateful. Thanks for sharing the journey.
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looks like a wonderful place, Brad
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Thanks Mitza. It’s a nice city park called Lake Fayetteville.
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Beautiful photo, Brad. And your text – gratitude: yes, indeed.
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Thank you Cynthia. Hopefully, I’m building a foundation of gratitude.
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I agree Brad that gratitude is a gift to practice. It opens out mind and heart. Beautiful photo and share 🙏🏻
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Thanks Karen. I’m grateful for your presence here. 🙂
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I am trying to follow in your footsteps and practice gratitude consciously. And one of the things I feel grateful for every day is to live close to hiking trails and nature…Wonderful picture and haiku!
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Thanks Helen. Practicing gratitude seems like a good idea. 🙂
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Lovely place and thoughts Brad! 🙂 ❤
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Agreed. Thanks Natalie. 🙂
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😊❤️
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Very tranquil picture Brad. It looks so peaceful 😊
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Thanks Lisa. It was a nice and much-needed respite this week. blessings..
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So bright and blue!
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Agreed Julie. The skies were very blue which reflected in the lake! 🙂
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Incredible photo! Breathtakingly beautiful. Gratitude is such a wonderful value to live by. Encouraging us to slow down and savour what is. Today I am most grateful to have found your blog Brad. Your writing lights the way.💫
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Thank you Andrea for the kind and sweet words. I’m grateful for your loving support and agree we need to slow down and savor more of life. Hugs,
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😊😊😘
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What a beautiful picture! I hope you get there more often.
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Me too! It’s pretty silly that I don’t go all the time since it’s only 15″ away. 🙂
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I know. I’m like that about the beach. I take it for granted. But you’ve made a start!
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Thanks, and I would definitely go to the beach if it was near! Living inland I miss the beaches of the east coast.
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Maybe your lake has a bit of beach to remind you.
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Thanks JoAnna. Interesting idea and I do have a collection of shells from the beach in my bathroom to remind me. 🙂
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Greetings Brad…
Sometimes the most beautiful and suportive things are just outside our door. Thanks for sharing.
Michael
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Agreed Michael. Sometimes literally! I have found delightful treasures and surprises in my yard. 🙂
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There is something about water that draws me toward it – the mystery of what it holds just below the surface and its unassuming power is alluring. Enjoy your time immersing yourself in everything it provides and best wishes for a wonderful weekend!
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Me too Dave. Plus I love swimming and playing in water, but they don’t allow swimming in this lake! To immersion…
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Your words make me want to be out on that lake Brad, sweet waters indeed 🙂
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Thanks Andrea. I want to be out on that water too! 🙂
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Such a beautiful place for a hike and finding oneself Brad.. and I am pleased you are seeing all the reasons of gratitude in your life my friend 🙂
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Yes, I’m grateful for this local park.
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YES! ♡
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Light on! 🙂
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