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Peaceful Moment at Sunrise.
This painting is a mixture of hand drawn pencil (scanned into Photoshop with digital washes added).
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Peaceful Moment at Sunrise. (Partial image)
A muted gray creature rests lightly upon a barren branch, high atop a solitary tree at sunrise. It's expression is calm and thoughtful. The expansive sunlit sky paints its face, feathered mane and furred body with orange, as its long tail wraps around the branch securely.

Peaceful Moment at Sunrise. (FULL image)
A muted gray creature rests lightly upon a barren branch, high atop a solitary tree at sunrise. It's expression is calm and thoughtful. The expansive sunlit sky paints its face, feathered mane and furred body with orange, as its long tail wraps around the branch securely.

#Solitude : ces 2 conseils de psychologue peuvent tout changer http://sci3nc.es/TQlKqS

A solitary winter rose . . .

#rose #winter #wintergarden #solitude #california

What are your priorities?

Setting goals for the new year is a daunting task. But they don't have to be set for January 1. Instead, simplify your life with these steps...

https://thedignityofman.net/2026/01/26/what-are-your-priorities/

Am Donnerstag, 5.2., findet um 19.30 Uhr im Staatsarchiv #Ludwigsburg der #Vortrag "Ludwigsburg mobil - historische Autofirmen im Landkreis Ludwigsburg" statt.

💡 Fritz Ludmann aus Gerlingen ist passionierter Autofan. Als Kind und Jugendlicher war er bei jedem #Autorennen auf der #Solitude dabei und engagiert sich heute im Solitude Revivalverein. Darüber hinaus kennt er die Automobilgeschichte der Region bestens. In seinem Vortrag stellt er historische Autofirmen im Landkreis vor.

👛 Der Eintritt ist frei.

🤝 In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Historischen Verein Ludwigsburg.

👉 Alle Informationen unter: https://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/de/aktuelles/termine/78383

#auto #automobil

prioritize your thoughts, simplify your life…

You've followed the influencers on simplifying your life. You've adopted a minimalist lifestyle, but all of it falls flat. Have you been looking at it the wrong way?

https://thedignityofman.net/2025/10/06/priotize-your-thoughts-simplify-your-life/

gray scale photography of man sitting on brown wooden floor beside body of water

Boien-Etüde in Blau und Dunst

#NikonZ7II #NikonZ #NIKON Z 7II | 24mm | f/10 | 1/400s | 31/01/2026
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#hess_photography #Photography #Fotografie #Landscapephotography #Landschaftsfotografie #Minimalist #Tranquility #Calmness #Reflection #Peace #Solitude #Lake #Fog #Buoys #Switzerland #SilentSunday

Eine ruhige Szene auf dem Thunersee, wo eine dichte Nebelbank die Horizontlinie verschleiert. Mehrere weiße Bojen sind auf der spiegelglatten Wasseroberfläche verteilt, die das tiefe Blau des Himmels widerspiegelt. Der obere Bildbereich zeigt einen klaren blauen Himmel mit feinen Wolkenstreifen über dem Nebel.

Good morning. 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛

1 February 2026

Well, we made it through January—more or less. I must have, anyway, because here I am at zero‑dark‑thirty typing about anything that isn’t politics. Believe me, I have plenty of thoughts on that front, but this isn’t the place. This is the quiet corner where I sort out life’s small quirks. The trouble is, my life has been pretty uneventful lately—which, truth be told, is exactly how I prefer it.

Take yesterday. The big excitement was a new coffee grinder arriving on the porch. The old one had stopped doing the one job it had, so I ordered the same model again. No learning curve, no surprises. Charlie and I walked down to check the mail. I took a couple of naps. I even planned to drag my dumbbells and bench into the family room to get some exercise, but I forgot. Maybe I’ll get to it this afternoon. Mornings are for coffee.

Out back, the cold weather brought in crowds of small birds—mostly chipping sparrows and goldfinches, with house sparrows, cardinals, chickadees, titmice, and the occasional warbler mixed in. I thought about sitting outside to watch them, but it was colder than I cared to tolerate. Every so often I’d open the back door for Charlie and watch him charge into the yard, sending birds skyward and squirrels scrambling for the hole under the fence.

Maybe “boring” isn’t the right word for days like these. Maybe the better word is solitude—the kind that feels earned, steady, and just right.

“Solitude helps you find peace. Peace helps you find happiness.” — Maxime Lagacé

“A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?” — Albert Einstein

“Be so fulfilled with yourself, that even when you are alone, you feel in good company.” — Irini Zoica

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotograph #morning #AmericanCrow #silouhettes #solitude

Crow in the Bare Tree

"An American crow sits perched on a bare branch, its entire form rendered in deep silhouette against a pale, cloud‑washed sky. The bird’s shape is unmistakable: the strong, slightly arched back; the thick neck; the heavy, intelligent beak pointing outward as if testing the air. Every feather blends into a single dark outline, giving the crow a quiet, statuesque presence.

The tree it rests on is leafless, its branches thin and angular, reaching in every direction like a web of ink strokes. The starkness of the branches frames the crow, making it appear both solitary and central—an anchor in an otherwise open, drifting sky. The light behind the bird is soft and muted, turning the whole scene into a study of contrast: dark against light, stillness against the slow movement of clouds.

There’s a contemplative mood to the image, as if the crow is keeping watch over a quiet morning, or simply taking a moment to exist in the cold air. The simplicity of the composition makes the crow’s presence feel almost symbolic—endurance, awareness, and a touch of mystery perched on a winter branch." - Microsoft Copilot

We need to know what's going on & what's behind the goings-on. But we also need to guard our deeper self. We need to deepen our #mystical lives & make room for #solitude & #community while we learn to #resist. #Spiritualwarriors don't only resist. They also take care of themselves. #OrderOfTheSacredEarth https://bit.ly/4sqRlZ3

The one sign that someone is highly intelligent, according to genius inventor Nikola Tesla

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/the-one-sign-that-someone-is-highly-intelligent-according-to-genius-inventor-nicola-tesla

#inverno #winter #solitudine #solitude #tree #countryside #campagna #albero #blackandwhitephotography

BD: FIN DECEMBRE par Marianne Ratier
Note: 4.5

Un témoignage brut et épuré sur la maladie, le cancer et la disparition de la mère de l’autrice, raconté avec simplicité et émotion.

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#BD #drame #mort #temoignage #societe #solitude #maladie

#solitude : state of being alone, or withdrawn from society

- French: solitude

- German: die Einöde

- Italian: solitudine

- Portuguese: solidão

- Spanish: solicitud

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Word of The Hour's Annual Survey @ https://wordofthehour.org/r/form

#portrait #solitude #lost #monochrome #bnw #photomodels #photomodel #photographer #photography #sadness #modelswanted

Model: loveless 8.4
Location: Lappwaldsee, Germany
Photo and edit: The Blotch 666

"Solitude is not something you must hope for in the future. Rather, it is a deepening of the present, and unless you look for it in the present you will never find it."

Thomas Merton

#Solitude #Meditation #Contemplation #Silence
#Presence #ThomasMerton

You can be alone without feeling lonely because solitude can be your sanctuary. Accept moments of quiet to recharge, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Remember, being alone is not the same as being lonely. ❤️ #SelfLove #Solitude #Mindfulness #MentalWellness #EmbraceAloneTime #Alone #Lonely