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| Diversity....Uniqueness |
Ola Joseph
I took the above photo because of the all in a row chairs, lights and shadows.
When I brought it up on the screen, I noticed that one chair is different, I did not even notice it when I aimed my camera.
The odd chair out, the only little petunia in the onion patch, LOOKS different, but serves the same purpose as the other chairs.
My theory is that everyone at one time or another has been at the fringe of society in some way:
an outcast in high school, a stranger in a foreign country, the best at something, the worst at something, the one who’s different.
Being an outsider is the one thing we all have in common.
Alice Hoffman
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| Waiting |
But they that wait on the Lord, shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:28-31
32 comments:
Oh, sweet Sandra what a great post. As I read my mind raced back to the times when I felt like an outcast in high school. And when I was oversees and a stranger in a foreign country. That is one of my favorite bible verses. Hugs
Wouldn't the world be dull and boring if we were all alike? When we learn to appreciate those differences the world will be a better place. Those are all great chairs.
I can certainly relate to this post. I love this Bible verse.
Wishing you a nice weekend.
Great post gal and you took the perfect picture for it too. We all can relate
Awesome post, my friend! Have a great weekend!
Don't you just LOVE how we snap, snap, snap. And then find/notice things, in our pics, when we download them? Another aspect of the wonders of loving a camera. :-)
Sure, every one is "different" at some time(s) on one's life. How could we ever understand, care for children, if we'd never experienced being "different," ourselves?
Having been there ourselves, helps us have compassion for and understanding of, a lot of what happens in the lives of kids. NOT all of it is 'peaches and roses.'
Gentle hugs,
"Auntie"
a brilliant post! i so can relate to it. very profound, too.
your photos are all amazing, i especially love that b&w.
xoxo
so very true.
Thanks not only for wonderful photos, but also for the wise words you've shared.
Great Post.
I'm always the odd ball.
I don't lookfor trouble, I don't look for problems. BUT-- "What IF"
LOL
Wow that post made me think back to the frequent times I was the odd one. Along came Buddy and odd took on a whole different meaning. He is always on the outside but he deals with it so well.
Thought provoking post :)))
Hi Sandra, Wonderful post..... And the verse is a favorite.
A thought-provoking post especially as I think I might know more or less the setting of your extremely interesting photographs.
I love how you can teach a lesson using almost any object. Thanks. The Bible verse is one of my many favourites.
Yup - I have been there!
Wishing you a beautiful weekend Sandra!
xo Catherine
Sandra what a beautiful post!!
As per always we love your pictures and the header!!
Happy Friday
Madi and Mom
So true Sandra! Really lovely post. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you for the verse on waiting.
It sure goes with my post.
Sometimes I know these things in my head but they haven't trickled down to my heart the way they should.
I'm a sucker for series of things like your chairs.
Fun stuff with the diversity in the first one.
The example of the petunia in the onion patch is perfect.
Having house guests this weekend. they are really just using our home as a B&B while they go to a Cancer Survivor Conference in Sacramento.
No specials doings on my part but I do need to clean the "first layer" off of things to give the illusion of being prepared...(:0)
Oops, I forgot to wish you a super special birthday on your previous post.
I really hope your day was the very best.
I did not notice the odd man out at first glance, either...afraid I am not the most observant person sometimes.
I love that verse and what a great object lesson!!! Were you a teacher in a past life? I really like your awesome blog header!!
Wonderful and thoughtful post as well as great photos. The chair on wheels would be fun to zoom around on : )
I see myself as that chair...at one time in my life it would have bothered me...but now...I like it. :) I enjoyed this post.:)
Your combination of words and images in this post was so meaningful.
I love the shot with the odd ball chair. It stuck right out and I noticed it first thing. I can relate to being an outsider too. I've been there a few times.
Thanks Sandra--a good illustraton.
Great post ..... When I was young I worried about sticking out...now I don't give it a second thought...wish I would have been that way sooner
Good post Sandra! All true... I did not notice the different chair until you mentioned it. I have never been in a "click." I always walked to the tune of my own drum. I think it is good to be different, rather than to try to make yourself fit into someone elses expectations.
Love ya, Madeline
Good post you are thinking deep today. I know I am off - but I am getting kind of used to it. Diversity makes the world a better place.
Good post you are thinking deep today. I know I am off - but I am getting kind of used to it. Diversity makes the world a better place.
One of my favorite verses.
Beautiful - all around. Nothing I can say can add to any of that - just want you to know I appreciate you sharing your talent, thoughts and wisdom with us. HugZ!
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