Today’s walk was around the Spring Lake in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
This was the first view that made me stop to snap a shot.
Over the bridge,
which was a little creepy
because there wasn’t a spot on it that didn’t have
a beautiful spider web woven on it.
Walk the labyrinth at
St. Andrew’s Meditation Garden & Labyrinth
I set an intention to be open,
heart, mind, and soul
To become that which I Am
I saw so many awesome trees
But this one bent over backwards
to be included in this post
Round the east end of the lake,
closest to the ocean,
and this is a long view
of one of the beautiful bridges
A splash of color
provided by canoes and kayaks
in their resting place
And a lovely view
of a floating canoe
A shot of the town center
from the south end
full of lovely shops and eateries
And this is what happens to the puppy after all the excitement!!
Blessitude
Lorrie
7/30/14
Hi Lorrie, This was a lovely tour of your community and heart. Walking with intention to bless as you share your heart with us. Thank you, 🙂
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Hi Brad! Thank you 🙂 It was a lovely walk…and walking a labyrinth is an amazing way to connect spiritually to your soul. I just love them. This town is a bit “ritzy” for my taste but it is beautiful! 🙂 Have a happy hump day!! 🙂
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Thanks Lorrie, you always manage to bring a smile to my face. 🙂 🙂
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And that makes my heart sing Brad 🙂 🙂
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A beautiful dance of sharing. 🙂
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🙂
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Oh, Lorrie, this is lovely. Beautiful words with pictures to match. So want to give your puppy a kiss on the nose. Hug him for me. 🙂
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Hi Kim….He is the happiest boy receiving your hug! He is a very busy love giver on these walks…He wants every person we see to stop and get a kiss! It’s funny…Some people can’t help themselves…they have to stop and talk to him!! So full of joy…He teaches me a lot 🙂 Love to you <3. I was about to write to you about your lovely sister post 🙂
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Oh, I can just imagine how everyone stops to love your sweet pup. No one could resist him! And, yes, they do teach us many things besides calming us in times of stress. Thank you, Lorrie. 🙂
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What a lovely post Lorrie! Now I can “visualize” where you live. Spring lake! It is such a beautiful name – and of course the last picture is SO cute -“the puppy” – is it it real name? It looks exhausted! I love cats & dogs… and I like the photo with the canoes
“A splash of color
provided by canoes and kayaks
in their resting place”
it’s almost a haiku!
If you’re interested I’ll tell you more about my own city…
You (and the Puppy) are very lucky to live in a such beautiful place – the sea, trees, lakes… and a big city like New York so close… I love your “main street” picture too, you know it looks very very american seen from here, and beautiful!
Thank you, now I can imagine where you’re going for a walk 🙂
Merci encore, and much love to you!
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Oh dear Frédéric! ! I’m so happy you liked this post 🙂 We don’t live in the town of Spring Lake…it is very expensive there…but we are close to it…so I can go any time I would like. This town has beautiful mansions on the Atlantic Ocean…but this lake is truly charming…and the town center is quaint.
Now the puppy…His official name is Melo (pronounced like mellow) but he has oh so many names…Some friends say I am crazy and that I am confusing him…I say I may be crazy but he knows every one of them!! Mostly he is “Mellie”…but I will do a post that includes all his names later 🙂 and you are so funny catching that I almost wrote a haiku…in retrospect. ..that would have been an awesome way to present it!
And yes…This is an amazing place to live…and I need to go into NYC soon before the summer is over!! Much much love to you ❤ ❤
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I guess Melo has many names because he gives and receive much love! He is a very happy dog 🙂 🙂 ♥♥
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Oh Frédéric! He is happy from the moment he opens his eyes in the morning till he passes out exhausted!! I am so blessed to have him in my life 😉
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Thank you for sharing your morning walk in all its splendor and what a lovely neighbourhood! Wishing you a wonderful rest of your day sunshine!
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Hey Lisa! Thanks 🙂 It is a very good day…I completely forgot about that labyrinth…it is an energy changer. Hope your world is awesome!! ❤
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I have an outdoor labyrinth nearby, I am long over due for a visit there. Thank you for the reminder!!! Hugs – Lisa
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I know!! I can’t believe I waited this long…but everything happens when it is supposed to!! 🙂
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Looks divine, Lorrie 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by Richard….glad you enjoyed the glimpse…it is a little slice of nirvana 🙂
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Looked it 🙂
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So symbolic- labyrinths and bridges…..signs for all of our journeys
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And it was a beautiful journey today Kimberly!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Love your words and pictures! Wonder what that tree went through to be so bent…yet it still blooms and looks up! Blessings to you!
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Ah! Julie…yes! “Yet it still blooms and looks up!” That tree very much mimics many a journey, I would suppose! 🙂
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Great shots! Good back-bending poses! 🙂 And a fun-looking time!
Did you stop in the middle of the bridge? Hard to feel grounded there, huh?
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Hey Uncle Tree! We stopped in the middle only long enough to take photos of the spider webs. But when I saw there wasn’t an inch without a web I started to wonder where all the spiders were…. and we high tailed it out of there! And by the way…I can’t take a photo of a tree without thinking of you!! ❤
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So beautiful; thanks for sharing. And such a darling little pup. vw
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Hi vw! You are so welcome…and thank you for stopping by and commenting 🙂
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🙂
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Really lovely pictures. Love the one of your puppy. So cute!
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Oh…that is why I saved the best for last!! 🙂 Thanks for joining us on our little stroll 🙂
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Fun traveling with you!
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🙂 I’m so happy you joined us 🙂
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Just so beautiful and awesome just like you Lorrie I love you and your work Connie
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Oh my gosh…Connie!! So happy to see you here! 🙂 🙂
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Just beautiful your pictures your words your dog and you I love you Connie
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I love you too! Thank you for your beautiful words ❤ I am going to jump over to your site in just a few (if my internet allows….having trouble with connection today)
I'm so excited that you joined this forum…you will add much to it….and much will be given to your in return!! Love You!!
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Lovely … and symbolic as Kim pointed out 🙂
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Hi Val…yes! I so agree. There were many symbols on this journey…it was so uplifting. Have you walked a labyrinth? I find it so centering. Hope you enjoy this beautiful day…I think we will have storms over the weekend. 🙂
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What a beautiful place for a walk. Wonderful pictures you have taken. I have never seen a labyrinth in real life but would love to walk one. Loved the tree that bent over backward to be in the post. : ) That little sweetie looks all pooped out but resting well. Thanks for sharing your walk in pictures, I really enjoyed it. Hugs and give the puppy some nose kisses for us.
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Hi Mags…that little puppy sends you his love…get has so much to give. He truly brings me joy every single day…He is quite the character! So glad you joined us on our walk 🙂 I highly recommend a labyrinth walk…you can find out if there is one near you …Do a Google search…I hope you can find one! Love to you 🙂
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I enjoyed your post. Also love labyrinths. Hugs, Barbara. .
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Hi Barbara…thanks so much for going on a little walk! Yayy!! A fellow labyrinth lover 🙂 Have a super Friday! ! ❤
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You too. There should be a map of labyrinths. Wouldn’t that be great? Hugs, Barbara
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Hi Barbara…There is a labyrinth locater on line…google search….that is how I found the one in Spring Lake!! 🙂 Have a super weekend….and hugs to you! ❤
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Oh cool. Thanks for the info. Hugs, Barbara
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