The view from my office window
I Spend a Lot of Time…
…admiring the view from my window, while accomplishing very little. I did capture this lovely image, however–and a rather unlovely metaphor to go with it: I’ve spent too much time frozen in place. My calling, my purpose, has been in hibernation. I want to finish what I’ve been called to do in this life, not merely convince people I have. How about you? Well, then, let “the winter of our discontent” end now. It’s time to spring forward!
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“Delusion detests focus and romance provides the veil.” ~Suzanne Finnamore
This really speaks to that quiet place where intention sits for too long without becoming action. I love the honesty in admitting feeling “frozen” and the courage it takes to say it out loud. Your reflection is a beautiful nudge to wake up, refocus, and move forward with purpose. “The biggest obstacle being ourselves” is such a powerful truth—and also an invitation. Spring truly feels like the right time to begin again 🌱
So glad it spoke to you the way it did me, Georgi.
Definitely a message I needed for myself. Thanks, Mitch!
My pleasure, Abe!
Great quotes, Mitch. I planted some seeds yesterday–hardy ones because we’re talking Montana…. and one of my favorite bits of wisdom came to mind.
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
Me too, Rita. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 contains a beautiful pearl of truth.
Phenomenal photo, wisdom, and amazing quotes (from some of my favorites–just like you!). ❣️⭐
Aw, bless you, Karla❣
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I needed to hear this as well. Thank you!
My pleasure, Andi!
I always enjoy your thoughtful posts, along with the humor. I really liked today’s random Oscar Wilde quote
“Random” is the word, Katie. It was a bit off-topic, but I liked it, so I included it anyway.
Good old Harry Truman! (The first president I ever saw in person.)
Wow!
Wow, love the view from your window and your photography! And I really like Oscar Wilde, Shannon Alder, Lao Tzu and Harry S. Truman! “It is amazing what we can accomplish when we get out of our own way!” – Unknown
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Reminds me of a Dave Roever quote: “Shoot for the stars. You might at least hit a streetlight.”😉
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Beautiful photo, Mitch, and I especially like the quote from Shannon Alder.
Thank you, Keith.
Thanks, Mitch
I needed that today.
My pleasure, Bob.
What a beautiful photo. I wrote my tail off this winter so I could garden “on time”!
Way to go, Christina!
Another astute gathering of quotations. I’m drawn to put Galatians and Lao Tzu side by side. So how about we have glorious summers by us sons and daughters of York?
Works for me, Christopher, and I’m sure Shakespeare would love it too.
Oh yes! The biggest obstacle is ourself!
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That is one awesome image-a fantastic reminder of our ice cold winter. My favorite nonbiblical quote is Booker T. Washington’s. Thanks, Mitch! 🙂
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Love the photo, Mitch!
Awesome quotes also. Thanks, for sharing.
My pleasure, T.
Sweet icicle shot! 😊
Thanks, Tom!
Oh, there are a lot of great quotes here! I’m leaning towards the top one as my favorite 😊
Winter…. like life…… the birth of spring, the coming of age in summer. The autumn when the leaves and our hair falls, and the reckoning of old age and death in the winter. Living near the equator there are none such marked differences in seasons and no real evidence od Spring ot Autumn. It is perhaps the thing I most miss living here now. Funny, how reading and then contreplating, the mind take one to forgotten places. Ahhhhhhnn!
Which, after all, is why we read, right, Geoff?
All great quotes. The one by Truman resonates the most with me.
Great Quotes … some my favorite “voices” which have encouraged me over the years…
Beautiful picture out your window by the way… winter is almost over… I’m in Marathon #4 training which is just 4 weeks away now… but I did get out to the golf course today for the first time in 3 months! – Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, Contentment I believe is “All you have to do is call”… another famous writer said it, but I’ll take the most prolific writer of the best selling book of all time… “come to me. all..” “none who come will I ever cast away”
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Amazing view from your office window!
Thank you, Daisy.
I feel like I’m in a similar spot myself. Frozen in time. The biggest obstacle is me. I will have to allow myself to thaw at some point.
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Your post came as a wake up call for my frozen self.
Thanks Mitch
My privilege, Nusrat.
Thoughts for the heart
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Thanks, Mitch, great encouragement! I have been hesitant to move forward with a project. Your words inspired me.😊
I’m so happy to hear that, Peggy.
Great Wilde quote
Yeah, it’s a little off-topic, Geo, but I had to include it anyway.
A very beautiful view x
Thank you, Joey.