The Smiling Moon
“THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IS LIKE A FOUNTAIN. YOU SEE THE BEAUTY OF THE SPRAY, BUT YOU DO NOT SEE THE WONDERS INSIDE THE DROPLETS… THE MOON SMILES AND THE STARS TWINKLE BECAUSE THOU ART SPARKLING THERE”… “Divine Romance” p.87
Paramahansa Yogananda


Good afternoon ji,
๐ Namaste,
In the gentle embrace of the night, you witness the moon’s serene smile and the stars’ joyful dance, yet it is in the hidden wonders within each droplet of the fountain’s spray where true beauty lies. In the quiet moments of reflection, you discover that your own sparkle brings light to the world around you.
Under the soft veil of light clouds, the full moon glows with radiant beauty, casting a tranquil glow upon the world below. It is a reminder that even in the quietest moments, the universe is alive with wonder and magic, reflecting the brilliance that resides within you. That’s what I find in the picture, and I went back to my old memories of such full moon pictures from my window a few months ago. There is something special in the picture.
Best regards.
Arun.
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July 12, 2024 at 5:45 AM
Namaste, Arun. Thank you you so very much for your inspiring comment and glad you found something in the picture of the moon. The moon calls to me but I have to work on the droplets of the fountain. ๐๐ฝellen
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July 12, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Thank you Ellen for your lovely words.
Best wishes ๐
Regards ๐
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July 13, 2024 at 8:44 AM
What a special shot of the moon and clouds at night. It’s true that we don’t always see the wonders INSIDE nature but you are drawing our attention to them. These posts are perfect for the summer I am having and want to have. ๐๐
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July 12, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Oh, thank you so much, Julie!! I am so happy. Have a wonderful summer!! ๐๐ฝ
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July 12, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Have a lovely second half of the summer and anticipation of the the fall, Ellen. ๐๐๐ป๐
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July 13, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Summer in New York City is hard. I know that this is NOT the way to look at things but I am very much looking forward to the Fall. Thank you for your good wishes. Take care and enjoy! xxellen
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July 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM
oh, yes! what a wonderful energy๐๐ผโค๏ธ๐๐ผthank you๐ค๐๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
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July 12, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Namaste, Swadharma! I am so glad you could feel the energy! ๐๐ฝโฃ๏ธ๐
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July 12, 2024 at 8:35 PM
i also am glad๐๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
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July 12, 2024 at 8:39 PM
๐๐ซ๐ฅ
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July 12, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Lovely.
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July 12, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Thank you, Cheyenne! Hope the heat is not too bad there.
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July 12, 2024 at 8:41 PM
I hope you have found a cool place to be, Ellen.
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July 16, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Yes, Cheyenne, we make do at home which so far has been okay. How about you? I think it is a lot hotter but maybe drier there…
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July 16, 2024 at 9:25 AM
This is a magnificent photo of the moon! The shadowy branches that frame it spotlight its image. ๐
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July 12, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Thanks so much, Nancy!! Good to see you! ๐
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July 12, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Love how the moon shines her true light, even when obscured by clouds and branches.
Linda xx
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July 14, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Yes, me, too. The moon is so photogenic!๐ฅฐ
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July 15, 2024 at 9:13 AM
โค๏ธindeed!
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July 15, 2024 at 5:18 PM
This is how we live in darkness, and only isolated, ragged breaks in this darkness allow us to see a spark of real light! Thanks for the photo, Ellen.
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July 17, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Thank you, Ubit, for your thoughtful comment!
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July 17, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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July 17, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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July 17, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Wonderfully Written and Love the picture. Great Shot ๐๐ป
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July 22, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Thank you, Willie!
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July 22, 2024 at 10:29 AM