By Harold Stearley at Earthwalking

Photo: The Merced River in Yosemite Valley. It is insanely beautiful here. You can marvel at pictures, but they don’t capture the essence. There is great magic here.
And peace.
You have to be here to truly experience its wonder.
I traveled through Yosemite during the time of COVID restrictions, and the Silver Lining was the number of people inside the park was restricted. The experience was so much more enriched without the pollution of so many humans. π
As the quote would indicate, there is an Art to “Seeing.” To shine a light on differing perspectives. To consider the Nature of a place with more than just “Sight.” To “Feel” it. To soak it all in. And to travel inward for clarity. A view from our Internal Light. Our Heart.
May we all be so bold.
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BTW: I stole this quote from my blogging friend, Victoria Ray. You should really check out her blog. I love her writing.
Agreed, Harold. Beautifully said and a magical place indeed. Keep well, my friend. π
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Thanks ! And you stay safe and well too π
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β May we all be so bold.β Will hold on to this one π
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It is a beautiful photo, but I know what you mean, photographs can never capture the full sense of actually being there. Wherever βthereβ may be. I really appreciate you. May we all be so bold!
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Thanks Carol ! It was a great experience. I stayed in the Valley for a week. Could have easily stayed longer
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It is always so hard to leave places that feed the soul. β€
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Yes it is, but the wonderful thing about this past summer was I was on the road for four months – had one adventure after the other. But I’m in big time withdrawals now – lol π
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Aw, but as you rest you have much to reflect upon.
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Very true, “I could build me a castle of memories just to have somewhere to go.” π
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You must have so many awesome memories of all the places you’ve been. π
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Indeed I do. Mother Earth is amazing !
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So much wonder, it really is amazing. π
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Wow well that looks absolutely spectacular. Lucky you. And you’re such a great photographer. It truly looks magical there. π
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Thanks so much! It truly is magical there. Overwhelms the senses
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Thank you for sharing!π So Beautiful, filled with Magic and Bliss.β¨πβ¨
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I was similarly lucky this summer to Sail the beautiful West Coast of Scotland, the sense of privilege was enormous.
In one remote place we visited, (Crinan), we were lucky to find the hotel had just reopened itβs restaurant; We were met outside the door and given a full 5 minute lecture on how we would find hand gell on our table and must gell our hands. ..
Before entering
Immediately on sitting down
Before going to the loo
Immediately on returning from the loo
β¦..
I donβt remember the meal, but it focused us on what we had come for.
I fear that whist you and I were so enormously privileged, too many others would be deprived of any experience. We are returning to a world of elitism, and to be part of an elite but with a memory of how things can be shared carries guilt.
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I have the same fears, but it’s not only a return to elitism, many people in the states have never explored more than 30 miles outside of the place where they were born and may lack a greater perspective. However, we do have a trend now of many retirees going full-time RV living. And the opposite end of the spectrum, where many can only afford to live in their vehicles.
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If I could do it all over again. Young and strong and brave. Iβd build a small cabin with my own hands on a river much like that and live there off the land through winter, spring and fall. Instead of occasionally visiting nature, Iβd live there, occasionally visiting modern society instead!
How easily we have forgotten our roots, for not so long ago we all lived in the wilderness. Born and bred. Truly side by side with Mother Nature! And? Perhaps if we still did? The world wouldnβt be in the bloody mess it finds itself in today. Walk on Earth Walker! Be Well!
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I couldn’t have said that any better and couldn’t agree more. Sometimes I think we were born 100 years too late
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awww, thanks alot!! Yes, BE BOLD with your visions! this is probably how we can change the world for the better π
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Beautiful writing and beautiful place.
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One of those magic places for sure. I was really fortunate to spend 4 months on the road this year – absolutely love the discoveries
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It sounds like lots of fun.
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Great photo.
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Thanks ! β€
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