Calla’s Heart
“Feel about yourself what you would have others feel about themselves.” Martha Beck
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Calla’s Heart
“Feel about yourself what you would have others feel about themselves.” Martha Beck
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Mmm, so pretty. That’s my favorite color. It’s about all I ever want to wear. Great composition, too. 🙂
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It’s my favorite color too, Jennifer! I wear it all the time! Thank you!
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YES. Beautiful!
Much Love, Cathy!
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Thank you, Crystal. Much love to you!
Cathy
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I like the picture. I don’t think I understand the quote…
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I think it’s kind of a twist on the “Golden Rule,” Shimon. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” But in this case, the thrust of the quote is that we often are much harder on ourselves than we are on others. And if we can be gentle with ourselves, the way we might be with a loved one, we will be happier. Thank you for asking!
Cathy
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Thank you for the explanation, Cathy. I realized that this was based on the golden rule. But feelings are not actions. They are part of our most intimate awareness. Since most of us know ourselves intimately, and others just casually, it seems to me that our feelings towards ourselves might be more complicated than our understanding of what others feel about themselves. Perhaps this is advice to psychologists…
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Good point, Shimon. It is about feelings and not actions – but in my experience with friends and clients, much pain arises from severe self-judgment and I think those who habitually engage in such feelings for themselves would not want those they love to do the same. And yes, probably a good quote for psychologists.
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Haha, i was not sure either. But thanks for the explanation! I get it now!
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Sorry, Daan. Maybe it was a little too obtuse!
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wise woards, beautiful pic!
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or words, whichever you prefer (lol)
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Woards, or words, I appreciate your comment, LouAnn and for taking the time to come over on your break!
Cathy
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Love the image and the quote, but am I the only one who thinks that flower looks a little…um…feminine? (If you get my drift…)
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I sure get your drift, Carrie. It has a George O’Keefe feel to it for me. Now Cathy will banish me from commenting on her site.
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Or she’ll admire our powers of observation…
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I know who’s the optimist in this conversation …
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You two crack me up! It’s funny, Carrie and V, I woke up in the middle of the night thinking I should take that photo off as it could be somewhat suggestive, but I decided I liked it anyway. What’s a little nude Calla Lilly curvy-ness going to hurt anyone anyway?
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I rather appreciated seeing that image while being held hostage at The Grind.
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I’m glad it brightened your day, V!
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I like the saying and the photo, both individually and together.
Russ
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Thank you, Russ!
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Beautiful photo and quote. I hope others feel as happy as I do today.
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Thanks, Mary! I hope so, too! I’m glad you’re having a happy day!
Cathy
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Easier said than done. Beautiful colors Cathy
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Thanks, Audra. This is an amazing orange Calla Lilly I found at Whole Foods. I’m hoping to get more time to photograph it this week.
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Ooooh, a new favorite! This is loveleeee. Nice work! I’ve always loved the shape of Callas, but this is one of my favorite colors. Gorgeous! Just spent a weekend in the desert, where so much was in bloom. YOU would have loved it!
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Thanks, Dawn! I love the cactus blooms in Arizona! Such beautiful and delicate flowers on plants that wouldn’t seem capable of anything but spikes! Have you seen the orange Callas before? I had never seen any until I found this one at Whole Foods on Saturday. They had a huge display of pink ones and lavender ones and red ones and yellow ones…I had a hard time picking my favorite – so I got two… 🙂 Sounds like you had a fun girls weekend!
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I am a huge fan of fiery oranges and reds… this is beautiful! and yes, great girl’s weekend.
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PUBLISH>> maybe I should find you an agent? 😉
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🙂
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Such amazing colours Cathy and love the self love quote too.
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Thanks, Athena. I love the colors of these, too! I had never seen an orange Calla lily before encountering these.
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This is a great quote, Cathy. I love it.
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Thank you, Weebs! I hope you’re having a nice Mother’s day – maybe with the Weeblettes!
Cathy
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I found you through Shimon, and am glad I did. Lovely images and words…now I will look some more.
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Welcome, Lynn! And thanks for stopping by. I just had a chance to go over to your site. Beautiful images! I love how this community connects…
Cathy
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This photo is glorious Cathy! It has an almost magnetic quality. Sharon
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Thank you, Sharon!
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