Sunday, April 7, 2013

Finding Flawless

shells

Landed on the beach, like travelers after some mysterious journey. 

Broken pieces, tumbled smooth by sand and tides.

Treasures at my feet.

Much more estimable than the whole.

True virtue lies in imperfection.

 

This piece was inspired by a handful of Florida seashells  They aren’t perfect, but then neither are any of us-and that’s where the beauty lies in each of them-and us.

On to the weekend Trifextra challenge.  We want you to give us thirty-three words of advice.  Your advice can be to anyone or about anything.  We only ask that you make it uniquely yours.  If you have time to kill, you can easily get lost in the advice of others here. 

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17 comments:

  1. Ann BennettApril 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    You've written a beautiful piece. I think I'll print it and put on my refrigerator.

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  2. Valerie BoersmaApril 7, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Ann-thank you! I'm absolutely speechless!

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  3. AnonymousApril 7, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I love this and believe it true: True virtue lies in imperfection.

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  4. Valerie BoersmaApril 7, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Thanks Jennifer! I was afraid I wouldn't be able to say it in 33 words-and I really wanted to because I think it's so important to remember too:)

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  5. SuzanneApril 7, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    So beautifully done Valerie! And so much truth in that last line. Love this!

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  6. AtreyeeApril 7, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Such beautifully crafted words,so well complemented by the photo:-) Lovely piece,reflecting your inner beauty Valerie xoxo

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  7. kymmApril 7, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    What a pretty bit of advice!

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  8. lumdog2012April 7, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    This is wise advice presented in a wonderfully written package. Nicely done.

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  9. Marie NicoleApril 7, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Nothing more beautiful than the true beauty of imperfection. Nice!

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  10. barbaraApril 7, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    hope . . . :)

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  11. DraugApril 7, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Oh I love shells (: This makes me want for the beach! I should take a vacation with this advice.

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  12. Our Neck of the WoodsApril 7, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I love the piece! And the seashells. They are all so pretty :)

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  13. DraugApril 7, 2013 at 7:47 PM

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  14. TrifectaApril 7, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    These sentiments definitely ring true.

    (So much for my ninja gig ;) )

    Thanks for linking up!

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  15. AnonymousApril 7, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    This is beautiful. It applies as well to us as it does to seashells!

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  16. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    The sea shells have imperfections from the waves that have rolled over them through time, like us humans who have experienced life and found that we too have a few dints and holes and not quite perfect, but we should be grateful and happy with who we are. Beautiful!

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  17. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    "True virtue lies in imperfection" - So very true in every aspect of life!

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