purpose

come my friends,

tis not too late to seek a newer world,

push off and sitting well in order, smite

the sounding furrows; for my purpose holds

 to sail beyond the sunset, and the baths 

of all the western stars until i die.

it may be that the gulfs will wash us down;

it may be that we will touch the happy isles,

and see the great achilles whom we knew,

for though much is taken, much abides, and though

we are not now the strength that in old days

moved earth and heaven,

that which we are, we are -

one equal temper of heroic hearts,

made weak by time and fate, but strong in will

to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.     tennyson 1842

my friend theresa, at inspiration cooperative, brought this topic up.  she's interested in life purpose, but prompted me to think about this blog's purpose.  

conclusions:

1.  beauty exists.  i did not create it, just as i do not alter the photos posted here.

2. in my life as a teacher and parent i pay attention to beauty in all forms.

3.  we often rush, and miss our beautiful moments.  or, instead of 10 positive things that happen, we notice the one negative.  

so

4.  the purpose of this blog is to capture the fleeting moments, and bring beauty to you, dear readers.  

may you find joy and rest and inspiration here.  

noreen