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    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadbelly View Post
    One defines the other. They coexist together in contrast. I don't know if banished is the right word. Darkness gives way to shadow, shadow to shade. Light eventually fades, and shares time with the darkness, this is twilight, when all things are in perfect balance and coexist harmoniously with each other. Yin and Yang in perfect circle. This balance never holds. Darkness gives way to the glory of light... Light decays and loses speed, fading away, allowing things to slip back in to the embrace of calm darkness. One always gives way to the other so that they have a shared meaningful existance. After all, if light wasn't slowed down by the darkness, it wouldn't be visible at all... Light moving at full speed leaves behind no trace of its passing, touching nothing, moving through the universe as though it doesn't exist. Darkness is much the same... With out the awareness and concept of light, darkness holds no meaning. Only emptiness.

    If only we as humans could be so blessed to learn to share space together.
    Dread,
    The pictures are great! Nothing like the beauty of nature.
    The kilt looks real good out in the sunlight.

    I was asked an odd question yesterday. What is the speed of dark? After reading your post, I wondered if you had a good answer to that. I couldn't come up with one at the time.

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    Light decays and loses speed, fading away, allowing things to slip back in to the embrace of calm darkness. One always gives way to the other so that they have a shared meaningful existance. After all, if light wasn't slowed down by the darkness, it wouldn't be visible at all... Light moving at full speed leaves behind no trace of its passing, touching nothing, moving through the universe as though it doesn't exist. Darkness is much the same... With out the awareness and concept of light, darkness holds no meaning. Only emptiness.

    If only we as humans could be so blessed to learn to share space together.
    A profound thought, Dread. I often find that pausing to think of the big universe, space, time, and light, puts all the day's trivial human conflict into context and can be profoundly therapeutic.
    Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.

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    This might come as a suprise to people, but I spend some serious time in meditation. (Sometimes while crocheting) I contemplate stuff. I doubt it makes me deep, or even meaningful, but it has done WONDERS for my own personal insights.

    Everybody should try it.

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    Love the piccies. We were warm in Boston today (high 50's) but winter still wants to hang on for a bit.

    Love to see the flowers. Can almost smell the blossoms on the trees . . .

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    Great pics, Dread. I'll have to get some pics of the peach trees around here. The high today is supposed to be low 80s. I think "Spring has sprung", and I love it. Spring and early Fall are my favorites.
    "A day spent in the fields and woods, or on the water should not count as a day off our allotted number upon this earth."
    Jerry, Kilted Old Fart.

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    I'd really like to see those pictures, please post!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadbelly View Post
    One defines the other. They coexist together in contrast. I don't know if banished is the right word. Darkness gives way to shadow, shadow to shade. Light eventually fades, and shares time with the darkness, this is twilight, when all things are in perfect balance and coexist harmoniously with each other. Yin and Yang in perfect circle. This balance never holds. Darkness gives way to the glory of light... Light decays and loses speed, fading away, allowing things to slip back in to the embrace of calm darkness. One always gives way to the other so that they have a shared meaningful existance. After all, if light wasn't slowed down by the darkness, it wouldn't be visible at all... Light moving at full speed leaves behind no trace of its passing, touching nothing, moving through the universe as though it doesn't exist. Darkness is much the same... With out the awareness and concept of light, darkness holds no meaning. Only emptiness.

    If only we as humans could be so blessed to learn to share space together.
    A wise man always knows when to shut up and listen to the Universe. I forget who said it but I've always agreed. Beautiful pics. Love the Cocolate brown kilt. Is that a Beuth sim original I see with that Kilt? I am Honoured. I am mailing your strap today or tomorrow, as well as ring #4. Size 11. I really hope things work out as I really look forward to meeting you and your most special wife. I hope that ALL the Greenvillians will be there this OCT. 6th. Looking good, and Great Pics. Tell Marlene that I said hi.

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    BEAUTIFUL scenery! (And the flowers are nice, too.)

    Dread, I'd have been surprised had you said you WEREN'T contemplative...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadbelly View Post
    One defines the other. They coexist together in contrast. I don't know if banished is the right word. Darkness gives way to shadow, shadow to shade. Light eventually fades, and shares time with the darkness, this is twilight, when all things are in perfect balance and coexist harmoniously with each other. Yin and Yang in perfect circle. This balance never holds. Darkness gives way to the glory of light... Light decays and loses speed, fading away, allowing things to slip back in to the embrace of calm darkness. One always gives way to the other so that they have a shared meaningful existance. After all, if light wasn't slowed down by the darkness, it wouldn't be visible at all... Light moving at full speed leaves behind no trace of its passing, touching nothing, moving through the universe as though it doesn't exist. Darkness is much the same... With out the awareness and concept of light, darkness holds no meaning. Only emptiness.

    If only we as humans could be so blessed to learn to share space together.
    Wise words, my friend and poignant questions.

    The beauty of the flowers points out the impermanence of ALL things. Light, dark, the seasons and us. Why does it take so long for some of us (me) to grasp this. Time on the planet is much too short to sweat the small stuff. The true secret is to want what you have. You are wealthy man!

    Kilts and blue skies for all!!


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    Dread what great shots. of course I am some what parcal to Greenville. Is it me or is that kilt starting to hang better?

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