How appropriate that the photos I selected to illustrate “treasure” are not the best quality photographs, but rather snapped on the fly (or, should I say, “on the ski”) with my phone this weekend. I had another post almost completed for this week’s challenge, but it became apparent to me on a relaxing ski through the woods with good friends, as the fluffy flakes added a fresh layer, that I was enjoying one of life’s best treasures — good friendship (made even better by the simultaneous enjoyment of the beauty of the outdoors). The best treasures are, indeed, treasures of the heart.
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
“I shall ask into my shell only those friends with whom I can be completely honest. I find I am shedding hypocrisy in human relationships. What a rest that will be. The most exhausting thing in life, I have discovered, is being insincere.” ~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh
“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” ~ L.M. Montgomery
Ciao! ~ Kat
This post was in response to the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge. ”Treasure” was this week’s theme. Everyone is welcome to join in the Challenge; further details on how to participate and links to others’ responses are found here.
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26 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: Treasure”
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Snow is still darn beautiful, Kat, after all these months. I like that quote about sincerity. When we can be honest and feel safe with our friends it’s the best thing in the world.
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That sincerity quote increasingly resonates with me as I get older. Life is short. (Winter, not so short … but you are right, the beauty continues to refresh itself).
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Always makes it just a little more special when you perfectly capture the essence of a moment, especially when you were trying for something else.
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So good to hear from you! It is/was a good reminder to just enjoy the moment.
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What beautiful shots (and what fun!) Can’t believe you took these on the phone, Kat! Lovely:)
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It is amazing what iPhones can do for photos on the fly!
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Oh I wish we had snow too! Looks so fun and beautiful.
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Oh my — would you like some of our snow?! We definitely have enough to spare this winter!
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Beautiful pictures and thoughts I read Saint Exupery in college and I still love his work.
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Along with blogging, my reading pile has been neglected too! (Darn, those high school seniors :-)) I read the Little Price every few years and always find a new gem of wisdom in it.
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Looks so beautiful Kat and your sentiments are perfect. Nicely done!
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Thank you, Tina! It was a beautiful day to be out.
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Great way to spend time being active with friends. good friends truly are a treasure. good friends on skis are double treasure 🙂
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Well said!
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Beautiful pictures Kat!
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If you can’t beat winter, just have to join it!
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Perfect words to go with perfect images!
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Appreciate the comment, Cindi!
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