Some Sunday thoughts and Alice in wonderland
This photo is of Alice, on the Alice in Wonderland statue in Central Park
It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then
This is a quote from Alice in Wonderland and quite a profound one if you think about it.
We are constantly evolving as people as a whole and as individuals I feel, and we have to accept that and live out life accordingly.
To me it says do not live in the past embrace the changes in yourself that you like and make adjustments for the changes your not so keen on
As the King in the story said "Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop”. to me again that says keep moving forward.
I am not saying don’t look back, our past gives us perspective and has helped to develop who we are but it is just a guide.
Your focus should be on moving forward and being the person you wish to be, and not the one that society or your past experiences may be trying to force you to be
OK must be early on a Sunday morning, and for some reason that has driven my thoughts to do a more thoughtful post than my normal photo or three, but let me leave it there and show a few more shots of this statue and a few quotes from the book
Starting with probably my favorite character
I'm late, I'm late for A very important date
If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there
My dear, here we must run as fast as we can, just to stay in place. And if you wish to go anywhere you must run twice as fast as that
This photo taken by me using a Sony A6500 mirrorless camera
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The shot inside the subway is unique. It almost seems that you were the only person down there. Why not tell a fictitious story around it, imagining what happened if you entered this subway and suddenly were the only / last person on Earth?
You know what I mean?
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Thanks for taking the time to provide this comprehensive guidance it is so truly appreciated and I will take it on board for sure and try to adjust my content
Yes absolutly there are some amazingly talented photographers here on Steemit and I see I need to make my Niche or work on developing my writing and story to go with the photos as you say that lone guy entering the subway could have made an interesting Story
I have to be honest that is my weakness some peoples comment son my photos make me thing I wish I has said that or expanded the story but it is an area I struggle with, but it is one that I need to work on and would be good for me and not just my blog on here
Yes my wallet is looking good to be honest I am so enjoying Steem and felt I wanted to support it any myself So I put some spare money I had aside into Steem which helped boost my wallet value
I took a look at a @surfermanly post and I truly see what you mean, I will be checking out some more of them for inspiration I may never have the way with words seen there but it is something I need to set myself as a goal to make an improvement on
Thanks again so truly appreciated
Yes all roads lead to nowhere fast when we don't have an objective goal to reach aka a final destination which never truly is final unless we make it such for ourselves. Ahh.... now I can breathe again :D
Thought I was still in wonderland, my bad! LOL
oh and awesome pics, I need to take me a trip over to Central Park now. Thanks!
resteemed and upvoted instantaneously.
Thanks and yes so true about all roads leading t nowhere its funny how so many people are rushing these days but have no idea where they are heading to
Wonderful place in wonderland!
:)
I love it, the fourth photograph is special, it has a dreamy color
I'm staying for my wall, my friend, happy sunday
thank you kindly its my favorite Statue in the park
Happy Sunday
what a great post I love what you're saying this is really up my alley. Thanks
Thanks glad you liked it
What path are you on? What road are you following? The road to nowhere leads just there. I agree with Mike that we need a goal to reach, otherwise, what is the point?
Love these whimsical statues that dot the landscape of Central Park. It seems like a good day to wax philosophical. Happy Sunday, Jj!
Upped and Steemed
Thanks kindly
Yes Central Park has such a great selection of Statues
Beautiful place. I Like all picture. Beautiful Image and nice click dear friend. I'm also a photographer
Thanks for your visit :)
Nice post and great shots! Wonderful place.
Thanks
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STOPgreat post man!
Thanks Sir