Night of the Soul
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galaxies twinkle
painting the sky with beauty
alive with wonder
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The night sky has a way of reminding me of the beauty, wonder, and immensity of the universe. It’s been far too long since I spent time simply gazing at the night sky in wonder. This beautiful image by Brennen Duffield reminds me of the beauty and nourishment to be found gazing at the night sky.
I discovered her photography on Facebook. Brennen was gracious to allow me to use her image for creating this poem. Please visit her website Brennen Duffield Photography and share the love!
Thanks, Brad
Brad, the image is truly astonishing and your words a beautiful accompaniment to the visual magic. When one truly looks up at the night sky the might of the cosmic beauty is almost overwhelming – but one that has always captivated humans.
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Thank you Annika., and yes, there is much wonder and beauty to be found. I’m grateful to Brennen and her image to remind me.
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Mystical
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Agreed. That’s a lovely perspective on this image!
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Beautiful! I love sky gazing – day or night, but living in the city with all the lights, I rarely see many stars. I know what you mean about the night sky reminding you about the immensity of the universe, it’s so amazing isn’t it? And everything in it is connected – even us with the stars! ❤
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Agreed Julie. There is so much beauty and wonder in the skies! ❤
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A lovely haiku, Brad.
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Thank you Robbie. The image stirs my soul.
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enchanting…
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Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed.
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beautiful image and words. i love them both! besides nature, the cosmos has always been my go-to. while vast, it reflects the vastness of our hearts and their capacity for more than we can imagine. ❤
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Thanks Tania. Yes, the vastness helps awaken my heart and soul. 🙂
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Great one Brad! Love the words to highlight the beautiful picture….Thanks for sharing them. Hope all is well with you….VK 🙂
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Thanks VK. Yes, it’s a gorgeous photo and reminder of the beauty in the cosmos. 🙂
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What a gorgeous picture. Sometimes people say looking at the galaxy with its plethora of stars makes them feel insignificant – but I don’t think it’s meant to – it makes me feel an integral part of a dazzlingly beautiful whole 💖✨💫
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Thank you Wendy. Well stated about the dazzling beauty and connection to the whole. Hugs from the whole universe. 🙂
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Universal hugs to you Brad! 🤗
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far out! 🙂
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That image is simply stunning and it matches your description. It’s definitely nice to be some place peaceful and forgot about everything else 😊
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Agreed Bel. May we make time for beauty and wonder. 🙂
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Beautiful. I too am so fond of the sky – both the night and the early mornings.
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Thank you. Yes, the skies are inspiring. I’m more likely to catch a sunset than sunrise. 🙂
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Pleasure. Your sunset could be my sunrise 😊
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A cosmic long night of the soul? 🙂
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Why not ? 😊
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There is a very beautiful chant composed by my Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda:
Who tells me Thou art dark, oh my Mother divine; Thousands of suns and moons from Thy body do shine…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3uScvQbQHE
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Nice.
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Breathtaking combination of words and image, Brad. Hugs on the wing!
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Thanks Teagan. Happy Hump day! 🙂
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Love you worts. They are so perfrect for the image.
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Thank you Drew.
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Beautiful, Brad.
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Thanks Cynthia.
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Stunning image by Brennan, and a lovely poem from you, Brad. I too love a night sky with stars overhead but like you haven’t done that in a while. It’s winter here in Australia and I much rather stay in indoors in warmth than being cold outside at night lol. When you do go out to gaze at the night sky, you’d hope for there to be stars 🙂 Also I read your previous posts and very nice to hear you spent some time with your mum and family 🙂
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Thank you Mabel. I appreciate your support. It’s interesting that we don’t make time for something so majestic. I might need to rethink my priorities. 🙂
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Here’s to seeing a night sky with full of shining stars soon, Brad. If you do venture out for this, hope you get a clear night sky 🙂
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🙂
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Stunning image…I so miss the ability to look up at the stars like that. I have lived in cities with light pollution most of my life. I remember visiting my parents in their new home (after all of us kids grew up and left) just outside of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the country. No street lights, etc….it always amazed my. That’s a sight not seen living in the LA metro area!
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Thanks Kirt. Even here it’s much better to get away from the city for star gazing.
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This is an inspiring photo is so many ways. For one to make a capture like this… for two… to spend some more time under the stars near a rushing river, and all the sounds this picture conjures! Great image! I enjoy your haiku – seems like it came together with a flow and a focus. Great title.
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Thanks Ka. I had fun writing a haiku to match the image.
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Marvelous picture, Brad and such wonderful words of a starry night. Too good.
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Thanks. I’m overdue for some star gazing.
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Welcome and yes it is amazing to sit quietly with them.
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Its wonderful that you are finding time to star gaze again Brad, and this image so beautiful too.. Loved your poem.. I see you are so enjoying your creative space and poetry 😀
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Thanks Sue. Well, I haven’t gone stargazing yet, but this is meant to inspire us to go. 🙂
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Only wish we had enough clear nights here to SEE the stars! 😉
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Yes, we’ve had a lot of rain and cloud cover too.
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Seems the world is reflecting back, We have a stormy night ahead here too
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Thank you so much for finding inspiration in my image! Beautiful words to accompany it!
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You’re most welcome Brennen. Thanks again for letting me share your image. My readers and I enjoyed your beautiful image.
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Now that’s a living proof of how different arts go hand in hand! Great post!😊
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Thanks and welcome. 🙂
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