As the sun broke across the horizon, I pushed the canoe onto the lake and enjoyed pure solitude. Not even the sound of birds calling to each other through the trees with the hope that others might be awake to return their call. The water was like glass. With each paddle dip, a beautiful pattern of ripples gracefully pushed away until calm returned again. Wispy tendrils of mist twisting and turning from the lake’s surface, chased by the expanding rays of sunlight. Free Spirit ~ A true moment of mindfulness, gliding past the silent shores, appreciating the simple beauty of nature and life.
This week’s photo challenge theme brought this photo to mind, from that peaceful paddle a few summers ago.
Ciao! ~ Kat B.
Travel. Garden. Eat. 
10 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: Free Spirit”
I love this photo, thank you for sharing your ‘free spirit’ moment.
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Thank you for taking the time to comment! ~ Kat
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The older I get the moreI care for moments of solitude, of a time to just appreciate the blessings of Nature, family , of peace…In a way, I get to feel as well in posts like this. “Free Spirit ~ A true moment of mindfulness, gliding past the silent shores, appreciating the simple beauty of nature and life.” Thanks.
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Always good to find those moments to hit the “re-set” button!
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Reblogged this on Contemplating Joy and commented:
Mindfulness: KEY to serenity and joy!
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I am honored by the reblog!
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Beautiful photo. Perfect for Free Spirit 🙂
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The photo and memories of that quiet paddle around the lake seemed to fit the challenge – thanks!
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Serene, beautiful, a pure vision of joy!
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Glad you enjoyed it – it was all those things!
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