true happiness and God

This quote from an unknown author really makes me imagine my soul expanding. As it expands, I can feel a sense of lightness and an immense space that has no bounds. Yet I know that there is still something or someone out there. Have you ever ever felt the same way?

The flower I used here is the star-shaped flower of a false Mussaenda or Pseudomussaenda flava.

what hope is

I love these lines from Emily Dickinson. They remind of a song. Well, it is not surprising of course since Miss Dickinson is a lyrical poet.

The photo is an Alstroemeria flower with the petals still intact, making it appear like a graceful dancer.

character of your mind

This thought has been expressed in so many ways by different authors. I choose to use the quote from Marcus Aurelius here. We are indeed formed by our thoughts and whatever have become habitual in our thoughts, then they will be expressed in our soul and our character.

The photo is the kite of a kiteboarder. It soars strong and proud against the sky.

listen to your heart

I find this quote from Ritu Ghatourey as a very timely reminder about how we spend our time. We really must take sometime to just simply "...listen to our heart, mind and body...," as they might be telling us something else. Often times, we just simply talk to our mind and rarely listen to our heart, soul, and body.

The photo is a sunset scene with a lone sailboat. Taken from my favorite island, Boracay.

soul and surrender

This words from St. John of the Cross is so true as there is no such thing as a half surrender or a half anything with God. If we surrender, we surrender completely; if we trust we trust completely.

The photo is a purple Dendrobium orchid.

always pray

It's unfortunate that the author of this quote is unknown. I wish I could thank him/her about this beautiful prayer.

The photo is a bromeliad flower that looks like it is aflame with prayer and love.

Trust is an act of the soul

"Trust a vigorous act of the soul...." I like these words from Jerry Bridges. It's so empowering and inspiring. In fact, everything about the words in this quote is empowering.

The photo is a sailboat or "paraw" as it navigates of waters of Boracay during sunset.

all souls day

Prayer by St. Gertrude for the  souls in Purgatory.
We must always pray for the souls in Purgatory until they find their place in heaven.

The background photo is the calla lily.

Friends

This is another quote about friends. Unfortunately, I don't know the author but I wholeheartedly agree with what he/she said.

I took this early morning shot while we were waiting for sunrise at the highest point in Corregidor island, here in the Philippines.

Cherish your visions

I like how Napoleon Hill describes our visions and dreams as "children of your soul" and "blueprints of your ultimate achievement."

I do not know the name of this flower. I just thought it goes well with this quote from Napoleon Hill.

Prayer is a longing of the soul

I love how Mahatma Gandhi described prayer. Every time I see a sunset or a beautiful creation of God, I always say a prayer of thanks and I feel that Gandhi is right about the prayer being "a longing of the soul."

The photo is another sunset while I was in Boracay, my favorite island here in the Philippines.

My soul expands

"My soul expands in the worship of the creator" - this is also exactly how I feel every time I see the wonders of God's creation. Actually, I have a kind of commitment to myself that I will always try to show through my photography, how awesome everything is in this world. There is beauty everywhere from the smallest things to the grandest mountains.

The photo is a sunset that I took from the plane window as we were on our way to Iloilo City last April. You can see the sea of clouds both below and above the setting sun.

Devoted to Soul

Do we also devote time to sculpt or mold our soul in the same manner that we devote time to perfecting our craft and profession? What a powerful quote from Toyohiko Kagawa!

I took this photo while we were in Baguio. I was attracted by the image of this lone man who seemed to be contemplating the beauty of nature around him.

A Soul Blossoming in Nature

I love flowers. Together with raindrops, they are my favorite subjects for my photography. So I also collect flower quotes that I can partner with my flower photos. This is one of my favorites. It's from Gerard de Nerval. I love how he refers to flowers as souls blossoming in nature.

This is  a photo of "baby's breath". This flower is generally used as an add on to bouquets. It is so small, that we hardly pay attention to it. However, as you can see, its beauty can stand alongside any of the other flowers that we usually see. There is really so much beauty around us!

By the way, I used this very exact photoquote as the back cover of my flower book. Here is the link: http://www.blurb.com/b/3573623-flowers-smile-when-they-see-me

Depth of the Soul

I love this quote from Joyce Kanelakos.  It shows us how we can truly get to know another person by looking at the depths of his/her soul.

The photo is a bud of the powder puff. It holds so much promise as it is ready to open up and be in full bloom.

Faith and Your Soul

I like the way Dwight L. Moody described the relationship between faith and soul. I especially like the line... "...a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul."

The photo shows a bunch of wild daisies.

Happiness dwells in the soul

I like the way Democritus explained what happiness is.

The photo is that of my daughter who finds happiness in even the simple things she does.

What Love Is

I love how Saint Augustine explained what love is! I strongly believe that when we love we connect with our soul.

The photo is that of a rose wherein I added layers to give it a dreamy effect. I think the photo and the quote belong together.

My Soul Waits in Silence

This photo that I have taken one early morning while we were in Zambales somehow seems to fit perfectly this quote from Psalm 62:1,5. Don't you think so? 

It was so calm that day and it seems that the fisherman and I, were the only ones awake at that time. Is this man communing with God? or with the fish? or both?

My soul thirsts for God

This is my initial post for this blog. I love collecting quotes, prayers, and even making my own phrases and putting them together with my photos. I call them as photoquotes.

This bird photo which I took a few years ago is I think just right for this quote from Psalm 42:2. What do you think?
 

I already have a hub at HubPages where I shared some of these photoquotes I created. However, I am going to place all of them here eventually, so that they are found in one place. However, if you are interested to see my other works already, here is the link: http://jill-of-alltrades.hubpages.com/hub/Motivational-Quotes-and-Photographs

By the way, if you are interested in getting a copy of this card, please click on this link