What lies within us

 I love this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson. It reminds us that what is inside of us, our inner being, is truly more important that everything outside of us. Before focusing on externals, we must first focus on what is inside us.

The photo I used here is a solitary raindrop with a flower reflected inside it.

Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of my favorite writers. I first knew him as a poet, but then I discovered later his other writings as an essayist and lecturer. Several of his quotes resonate well with what I believe in.

one acorn, a thousand forest

This quote Ralph Waldo Emerson is a bit cryptic. I think it's another way of saying that we can start with small things to create big things. Or one small idea can produce grand visions. What do you think?

The photo I used here is a new sprout of the money tree plant or  Malabar chestnut  (Pachira aquatica).

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the glory of friendship

I don't think I can add anything more to this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson. There is really a "spiritual inspiration" between friends.

The photo is a group of children who grew up together in our neighborhood.

greatest glory

This quote has been attributed both to Ralph Waldo Emerson and to Confucius. I am not sure who is the real author. I just attributed it here to Ralph Waldo Emerson. Anyway, I really like this quote because it's so positive.

This view is along the road to Batangas, here in the Philippines. I took this from the car because I could not ask the driver to stop.

Artist, Amateur

I find this quote so inspiring and motivating. Yes, we all start as amateurs. I still consider myself as an amateur because I feel that I still have so much to learn. Thanks Ralph Waldo Emerson! You are so good for my ego!

The photo is a macro shot of a raindrop on an Alstroemeria flower.

Beauty is God's handwriting

I love this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson. He is one author whose words usually resonates with my thoughts and how I feel. The beauty around us is really God's handwriting and cup of blessing! How can we not thank God for all these?

The photo is the back view of a half-opened yellow mum. I find this flower so photogenic from any angle and whatever stage of life it is - be it a bud, a half-opened one, a full bloom or even a dying one.

Leave a Trail

For those with pioneering spirit, here is a perfect quote for you. It is from Ralph Waldo Emerson.

The photo shows two people walking through an uncharted portion of a hill. They left a trail for me as I followed them. It was such an exciting adventure in that semi-wilderness.