When I saw the prompt ‘shine’ for The Daily Post, two thoughts automatically came to my mind, one in the manner of a song and the other a quote.
‘This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,
this little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,
this little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
When you put off someone’s candle, yours ain’t going to shine brighter.
This tells me that we should be the shining examples that we would love to see in others. We should be the bright inspiration that uplifts others. We should be builders and not destroyers. Our actions and words build, encourages and uplifts.
For things that shine, I find dark nights not only mystical but equally magical as artificial light pierces pitch black nights, lending mystery to them and making the night less terrifying.
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Great photos. You are getting to be a master photographer. This little light of mine is one of my favorite spirituals. I sing it to my grandchildren.
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What a lovely thing you are doing. I bet you, your grandchildren will never forget this, because you are sowing excellent seeds into your grandchildren’s lives 🙂
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Wonderful photographs!
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Thank you for visiting and commenting Kavita. My appreciations 🙂
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You’re most welcome 🙂
Your blog is worth visiting 🙂
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🙂
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Lovely photos of an interesting place I have yet to visit!
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It’s fascinating, both the environment and the culture. I hope you get to visit some day.
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These are great photos, Jacqueline. I love that you include them and provide a window into your world. 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Lovely photos Jacqueline. And that little song brings back some memories 🙂
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Thank you Colline.I love this old song. It has a lot of depth 🙂
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you do live in an astonishing place.
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It’s a gorgeously built place I must say.
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I love that song. Every time I hear it, it brings me joy and a sense of purpose.
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It such a simple yet totally deep song. I love it. Thank you Wanda 🙂
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great photos and amazing journey…
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Thank you Mihrank
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I just love these shots!
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Thank you Robert 🙂
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What a great post for my first good connection in almost 3 weeks, Jacqueline.
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Hey girl, good to have you back 🙂
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Thanks Sis. I popped in while on wifi in town 😀 So much catching up, too little time! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Dubai certainly is shine shine
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Totally a gleaming place 🙂
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What a beautiful city!!!
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It’s quite a lovely place 🙂
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