The Placid Water Of The Lake
Peace and serenity of the placid water
It was wonderful to see the placid water of this lake one summer day. The ripples moved slowly when the rain stopped and no one there could reach the middle of nowhere but my gazing eyes searching for the true meaning of peacefullness. It’s in this kind of place I feel inner tranquility, far away from the topsy-turvy surroundings caused by human agitation. It’s in this kind of place I want to say this prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr:
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
I can’t help but to feel sad when I see broken glasses of the bus stop and when I hear the schools being destroyed and burned. The culprits of this massive destruction are the youth who are supposed to be the hope of the nation. When the situation seems out of control, the lake and the prayer are my solitude to escape the reality of the outside world – for a while.
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I love lake. Lake always give me refreshing time every time that i need it.
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Marlene replied on September 19th, 2009:
I can say that way, too. I love to be by the lake especially in the summertime.
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That is indeed a serene and tranquil lake
Pictures like that always bring a sense of calm to me.
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Marlene replied on September 19th, 2009:
Same here. Gives me peace of mind, too.
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Ouw! That lake looks spooky. Was it going to rain? The dark clouds make the lake looks spooky. Hehehe…anything hidden inside the lake?
You know the Hollywood people, like to make scary movies at lakes. It gives the impression to people that lake isn’t safe. But it isn’t true right? We have plenty of beautiful lakes in our place and they are safe too. Hehehe
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Marlene replied on September 19th, 2009:
I actually remember the film Anaconda when I wrote this post. But this lake is not so spooky than in that film so I disregard the thought.
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Peace within is peace existing.
Amen !
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Marlene replied on September 19th, 2009:
And peace be within us…
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The water lake had great inspiration to be steady and calm. I have bookmarked your prayer.
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Marlene replied on September 19th, 2009:
Thank you. i just borrowed the prayer from the author.
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Ang ganda naman ng prayer at syempre ang water sa lake, napaka calm, gusto ko sumakay sa motorboat o kahit sa bangka kapag ganyan. Hay… parang gusto ko umuwi, kaya lang pag ganitong time sa amin malakas ang alon.
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Marlene replied on September 19th, 2009:
Naku, takot din ako sa alon at di pa naman ako marunong lumangoy, hahaa. Pero mas maganda nga mag-boating kapag ganito ka calm ang tubig.
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a beautiful prayer. made me pause for a while to think and ponder
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Marlene replied on September 19th, 2009:
It is indeed. I’m glad you like it. The author of the prayer has touched many lives thru this.
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that’s absolutely serene and peaceful setting. lakes are one of my fave subjects for photography.
happy weekend.
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Marlene replied on September 19th, 2009:
Yes, it is. I love taking pictures of lakes, too, especially when it’s frozen in the winter.
Thank you, and you too, have a nice weekend.
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This looks so peaceful. I love this kind of place, where I can be with me and enjoy the peace and nature around.Nice prayer too.
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Marlene replied on September 21st, 2009:
Yes, it is indeed, Ruchi. It’s the place I want to be when I need to unwind.
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Wow you just took me to another world..A world of peace and calmness.
Wish if I could have a home beside such a lake and live a peaceful life
Thanks
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Marlene replied on September 21st, 2009:
Oh, thanks for your kind words. Yes, I wish I were living by the lake now, but it’s quite costly to find one here.
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This place looks really nice yar !
I love to spend there with my loved one !
Thanks for sharing the pic ! ..
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Marlene replied on September 22nd, 2009:
Hehee! Sure, why not? It’s a perfect place for lovers.
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