In the introduction to her marvelous new book, Exploring Perek Shira, Rebbetzin Shoshana Tugendhaft writes: “Nature on all its levels works in perfect harmony, each element vital in a delicately balanced ecosystem.”
We are blessed to live near many beautiful natural areas, tranquil wetlands and marshes that illustrate this delicate balance and nourish the soul!
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Thanks for that Beautiful reminder of the gifts we all have wherever we live.
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You’re so right, Berny… wherever we live, there is beauty all around us every day!
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Look at that! Wow! This is all so very, very, beautiful. I would never leave there. Someone would have to buy groceries.
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Lol!! So true, Eddie. I can’t quite imagine leaving to move somewhere else. ☀️
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Move! OMG No! How could you move somewhere else? It’s too beautiful!
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It does look so lush and tropical!
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That it is, Deborah. Tropical at its best!
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Thank you, this was a beautiful post!
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Thank you so much, Cyndi! We’ll have to take a walk on a cool day next winter when you’re here. 😉
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Someone could spend a lifetime exploring and discovering in these spots. And I bet someone is. You are indeed fortunate, Carol!
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I remind myself every day how very fortunate I am to live here, Steve. It’s such a gift.
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How beautiful is Nature, it was given to us by the almighty, Let us be grateful and keep it nice and beautiful! Great photos, Carol, Thank you! 🙂
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Thank you, HJ. Yes, we are all essential stewards of nature!
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Beautiful wetlands BJ, how blessed to be able to visit them. The Lord has made a wonderful interconnected complex of life which shows that everything needs everything to happily exist, meaning we all need each other, no one is an island, this is God’s heart for us.
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Beautifully said, AB! It is truly a joy to have them so nearby.
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Beautifully serene!
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That’s just how it feels from the moment you arrive. Thanks, de Wets!
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Great series of images! Enjoyed seeing them!
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Thanks so much, Reed! I hope you’re having a glorious week!
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Thank you for a very thoughtful post.
Those of us who are fortunate to live near to such “lush wetlands” are in danger of taking these incredible resources for granted. As is evident from the replies so far, not everyone is so lucky!
The only way to ensure these habitats remain protected is to not let our guard down and maintain vigilance on politicians, corporations and on the wetlands themselves so we can note potential threats as early as possible.
By highlighting our natural resources on a regular basis, you are doing incredibly valuable work, Carol. Thank you!
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Thanks, Wally, for adding this very articulate and invaluable message about the importance of advocacy in defense of our natural world! ☀️
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful wetlands and the poignant quote with us.
Keep enjoying your mazing natural surroundings.
Tanja
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Thank you for your very thoughtful visit, Tanja. Enjoy your day!☀️
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Great quote, and beautiful photos depicting just that!!
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Thank you, Yaffa!! ☀️☺️Always better when you’re here to share it!
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