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The Placid Water Of The Lake

17 September 2009 By: Marlene22 Comments

Peace and serenity of the placid water

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.

About Marlene

Marlene works as a teacher, but she blogs in her spare time. She started blogging in 2007, and since then, it has become one of her hobbies. She writes for Lemback.com, which she and her husband have built and managed but later moved to Wordpress to join other WP bloggers. Connect Marlene on Twitter

Comments

  1. LetUpdate says

    18 September 2009 at 02:31

    I love lake. Lake always give me refreshing time every time that i need it.
    .-= LetUpdate´s last blog ..Facebook Lite =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      19 September 2009 at 00:20

      I can say that way, too. I love to be by the lake especially in the summertime.

      Reply
  2. Nick Phillips says

    18 September 2009 at 04:10

    That is indeed a serene and tranquil lake 😀 Pictures like that always bring a sense of calm to me.
    .-= Nick Phillips´s last blog ..Pink And Me … =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      19 September 2009 at 00:22

      Same here. Gives me peace of mind, too.

      Reply
  3. willie says

    18 September 2009 at 04:44

    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

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      19 September 2009 at 00:23

      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.

      Reply
  4. HOBO(nickname) says

    18 September 2009 at 05:26

    Peace within is peace existing.
    Amen !
    .-= HOBO(nickname)´s last blog ..Scenic beauty of Shimla And The launch of Special Rail Motor Car Tour =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      19 September 2009 at 00:24

      And peace be within us…

      Reply
  5. Flashpoints says

    18 September 2009 at 08:45

    The water lake had great inspiration to be steady and calm. I have bookmarked your prayer.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      19 September 2009 at 00:25

      Thank you. i just borrowed the prayer from the author.

      Reply
  6. Amor says

    18 September 2009 at 14:42

    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.
    .-= Amor´s last blog ..Treasured Pictures =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      19 September 2009 at 00:27

      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.

      Reply
  7. Bengbeng says

    19 September 2009 at 01:10

    a beautiful prayer. made me pause for a while to think and ponder

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      19 September 2009 at 23:09

      It is indeed. I’m glad you like it. The author of the prayer has touched many lives thru this.

      Reply
  8. liferamblings says

    19 September 2009 at 15:06

    that’s absolutely serene and peaceful setting. lakes are one of my fave subjects for photography.

    happy weekend. 😉
    .-= liferamblings´s last blog ..PhotoHunt – Upside-Down =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      19 September 2009 at 23:11

      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.

      Reply
  9. Ruchi says

    21 September 2009 at 07:05

    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. 🙂
    .-= Ruchi´s last blog ..Tips to brand your blog =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      21 September 2009 at 22:02

      Yes, it is indeed, Ruchi. It’s the place I want to be when I need to unwind.

      Reply
  10. Neo says

    21 September 2009 at 07:52

    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

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      21 September 2009 at 22:04

      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.

      Reply
  11. S.Pradeep Kumar says

    22 September 2009 at 14:29

    This place looks really nice yar ! 🙂

    I love to spend there with my loved one ! 😀

    Thanks for sharing the pic ! ..
    .-= S.Pradeep Kumar´s last blog ..Win $60 In Cash By Participating In The Contest At Technogati =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      22 September 2009 at 23:02

      Hehee! Sure, why not? It’s a perfect place for lovers.

      Reply

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