"The rolling stone rolls echoing from rock to rock; but the rolling stone is dead. The moss is silent because the moss is alive."
~ Keith Gilbert Chesterton
I captured these macro shots of hanging moss this afternoon, hanging from a tree in a nearby pasture. All shots were taken using a Canon 80D camera with a 70 - 300mm lens.
Just as the quote says, though the rock is loud, echoing as it moves through space and time, it's sounds are hollow. It is lifeless. There is no existence (life) to it other than the fact that it physically exists. However, the moss stays silent. It makes no noise. As with humans, just because you make the most noise, does not make your purpose that much more important. Staying silent, yet continuing to have meaningful growth is the height of true meaning in life.
Be thoughtful in your approach to life and think before you speak. Think about how not only what you can or will say will effect you, but others around you. Loudest does not mean wisest!
I hope these pictures and post brought you some sort of peace if you are feeling down or reclusive. Today can be the best day for you and for those that surround you with the right state of mind!
One love,
@jgullinese
Lovely captures! I love moss, especially the way it smells... Nature is so wonderful! Thanks for sharing :)
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