It’s Time Once Again to Reflect

The end off the year is a time of reflection. But when we do, let us remember that, while the peaceful times are pleasant, they’re also static. It’s our trials that cause us to grow — if we allow them to. How? By reflecting upon the truths they’ve taught us, and determinedly applying those truths to who we are — and who we are becoming.

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“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” ~Margaret J. Wheatley

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” ~Socrates

“A lake is a landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is Earth’s eye, looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.” ~Henry David Thoreau 

    “One cannot reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.” ~Lao Tzu

            “Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror, but then we shall see face to face.                 Now we know in part, but then we shall know fully, even as we are fully known.”     ~1 Corinthians 13:12

              “Life can only be understood backwards. But it must be lived forwards.”          ~Søren Kierkegaard

About mitchteemley

Writer, Filmmaker, Humorist, Thinker-about-stuffer
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24 Responses to It’s Time Once Again to Reflect

  1. Deep into trial right now. Pray for that I will learn and grow.

  2. Peter Grey says:

    Wonderful! I love the images!

  3. Amazing images! Indeed, time to reflect.

  4. pcviii03 says:

    Great pics and quotes.
    My Favorites are the VW with eyes, and the quote, “Life can only be understood backwards. But it must be lived forwards.”
    Blessings.

  5. I like that last quote in particular.

  6. The photo of the “goodbye” (sad face, reflection of hand waving) says so much in zero words – excellent.

  7. Beautiful and intriguing pictures

  8. Fabulous images-each perfect in it’s own way. 🙂

  9. Great reflections all the way around!

  10. Anonymous says:

    Our Lord Allowed me to introduced to Evangelism Explosion and our Lords Gospel to 16 Churches in 2024. 12 in South Carolina, 2 in NC, and 2 in MD. As in Luke 14:23 Then the master said to the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. Praying that all trained will multiply themselves 100-fold.
    He allowed me to give monthly support funds to go to Evangelism Explosion in Cuba, Haiti, Peru and Bolivia.
    He allowed a new ministry I am calling “The Forge”. There are 5 young men who are joining me weekly to be mentored in their growth in our Lord and His ways.

    https://raisedonors.com/evangelismexplosioninternational/vince-varriale

  11. Antique Works says:

    Very unique and inspiring pictures Mitch!

    I’m ok with only seeing in part as I put my trust in Jesus our King!

    Have a nice weekend!

  12. K.L. Hale says:

    Amen, dear friend! Beautiful words of wisdom and truth! Perfect quotes! Happy New Year to you and yours, Mitch.

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  14. heimdalco says:

    Love this post The pictures are lovely & many quite thought provoking. I love the quotes & how so many can be related to our lives at this moment & previously.

    Have a Happy New Year. May 2025 be a good one. After the chaos of 2024 I’m holding my breath.

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