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Artificial- DP

October 24, 2016October 24, 2016 lizaaitken

Not everything of beauty is natural, some things are artificial yet created from a beautiful mind, born from inspiration to grow into something very special.

~ Liza

Great houses and gardens for example, those owned by the National Trust in the United Kingdom

The lakes and gardens of Sheffield Park in West Sussex were designed and created in 1700’s. The garden comes into its own in Autumn, where displays of colours from trees are reflected in the lakes.

Nature in all its glory mixes with the elements here in a landscaped garden. Trees that would not naturally grow in the area, planted around a man made lakes to make a beautiful garden.

In response to the Daily Prompt word – Artificial

Nature Lessons 59

October 23, 2016October 24, 2016 lizaaitken

Living honesty, speaking your own truth, living in love and being transparent in your approach to life, allows the light to shine through you, lighting you up brightly for others to find.

~ Liza

Nature Lessons 58

October 22, 2016October 24, 2016 lizaaitken

Background, environment and upbringing all affect how we view the world. Irrespective of where you come from, stand out from the crowd, make up your own mind and speak you own truth.

~ Liza

Nature Lessons 57

October 21, 2016October 24, 2016 lizaaitken

Be the safe space for someone, provide a safe space for reflection and recovery where it is needed in the world. A place in which another soul can recover and recharge in preparation for the journey ahead.

~ Liza

Nature Lessons 56

October 20, 2016 lizaaitken

From endings come new beginnings and new life. Each ending creates space for something new. Treasure memories for what is passed and make memories from today.

~ Liza

Nature Lessons 55

October 19, 2016 lizaaitken

We soften with age, there is a gentleness that comes through understanding. Experience softens our edges and soothes our colours so we are able blend into a new world.

~ Liza

Nature Lessons 54

October 18, 2016 lizaaitken

Being products of our own experiences, we are all a little different. We give back what we have learnt. Our differences are what makes us interesting. Celebrate your own authenticity and shine brightly.

~ Liza

Inspiration

October 17, 2016 lizaaitken

I think I finally beginning to see,

just how much inspiration is coming to be.

Those flashes of nature I could easily miss,

touching my mind, as a gentle kiss.

As that big full moon, drops from the sky,

captured in frame as it passes me by.

Leaves dance in reflection on the far wall,

in the spotlight of sunshine that is early fall.

Flowers sing as they dance in the breeze,

a field of extras on a set to please.

Those moments of magic, to capture depends,

timing my eyes, the ultimate lens.

I’ve just woken up, alert is my state,

nature in pose, it’s there for the take.

Prior to this all days were as night,

everything hidden far way out of sight.

Nature Lessons 51

October 15, 2016 lizaaitken

As you travel along the pathway of your life. Give of yourself freely, show kindness, compassion and love. But in doing so, make sure you take care of your own heart, protect it and ensure there is enough love for yourself.

~ Liza

The Great Flower Show

October 15, 2016October 15, 2016 lizaaitken

When we first plant a flower,

our wish is that it will grow.

With nurture and love in abundance,

it’s spirit should start to show.

Ensuring that all its emotions,

are balanced with care that we give.

Giving it room to maneuver,

to spread itself out as it lives.

But what of the one in the wild woods,

trapped in among the weeds.

Fighting for its very existence,

an accident of blowing seeds.

This child of the flower kingdom,

born into a life full of tests.

Smothered by those that surround it,

in soil that’s not really the best.

Come the end of the season,

when it’s time for the great flower show.

Which one will receive adoration,

the one loved or struggling to grow.

Nature is full of examples,

of tests that are lessons to me.

When I watch as that small flower struggles,

it’s not really all that I see.