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Posted on July 23, 2021 by beth

Valley View

“one sees great things from the valley, only small things from the peak.”

-g.k. chesterton – english writer and philosopher

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art credit: Jodi Ohl, Valley View – acrylic with drawing medium on gessobord

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Brad Osborne on July 23, 2021 at 5:07 am said:

Everything in life is about perspective and distance. That is why grass looks greener the farther away it is.

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 7:24 am said:
  
  oh, you are so right –
  
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Sadje on July 23, 2021 at 6:17 am said:

Wonderful perspective.

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 7:24 am said:
  
  it’s. a good way to see things
  
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  - Sadje on July 23, 2021 at 7:29 am said:
    
    I agree 😜
    
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ivor20 on July 23, 2021 at 6:33 am said:

Here is a great “Valley” song from the great Otis Redding

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beth on July 23, 2021 at 7:25 am said:

thanks, Ivor!

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markbialczak on July 23, 2021 at 7:42 am said:

Here’s to the days when things are looking up, Beth.

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 7:59 am said:
  
  perfect
  
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Goff James on July 23, 2021 at 8:37 am said:

Ah, but from the top one can embrace the whole view.

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 9:10 am said:
  
  Both perspectives are important
  
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  - Goff James on July 23, 2021 at 9:17 am said:
    
    Certainly. The question is, ‘Is the one more important than the other?’
    
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    - beth on July 23, 2021 at 9:32 am said:
      
      I think the valley was meant to remind us to stay humble –
      
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      - Goff James on July 23, 2021 at 9:37 am said:
        
        Ah; then it is totally a question, in this instance, of a perspective of morality and conscience. I’m beginning to flounder as the philosophical pool gets deeper. Leaving such questions aside – have a wonderful weekend, Beth.
        
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        beth on July 23, 2021 at 9:47 am said:
        
        Yes and you too-
        
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        Goff James on July 23, 2021 at 9:48 am said:
        
        THanks.
        
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alisendopf on July 23, 2021 at 8:46 am said:

What an interesting view point, no pun intended 😂

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 9:09 am said:
  
  Ha! Yes-
  
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Hannah Kaminsky on July 23, 2021 at 9:48 am said:

This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes about photography, too. “If your photos aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough.”

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 9:58 am said:
  
  Wonderful
  
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Mamalava on July 23, 2021 at 10:11 am said:

If you would have asked me “Mountain top or valley?” I would have chosen mountain top every time. Thanks for giving me some appreciation of the valley! Have a great weekend!

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 10:44 am said:
  
  The valley view is a reminder for us to stay humble
  
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johnrieber on July 23, 2021 at 11:06 am said:

So true – in so many good and bad ways!

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 11:58 am said:
  
  goes both ways
  
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff on July 23, 2021 at 11:16 am said:

So true!

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 11:58 am said:
  
  ❤
  
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Jim Stewart on July 23, 2021 at 11:28 am said:

Ah, perspective; so important.

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 11:58 am said:
  
  always
  
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Pied Type on July 23, 2021 at 11:38 am said:

I’ve always preferred the mountaintop view. But I’ve always had to go through the valleys to get there.

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 11:58 am said:
  
  both are important
  
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Jeff Flesch on July 23, 2021 at 1:44 pm said:

everything is a matter of perspective – love it

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 2:09 pm said:
  
  All of it
  
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Geoff Stamper on July 23, 2021 at 1:44 pm said:

I remember living in Kansas where the flat lands extended forever and hearing some natives criticizing Colorado because the mountains blocked the views there.

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 2:08 pm said:
  
  I love that
  
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johnlmalone on July 23, 2021 at 6:46 pm said:

very wise: the sort of thing you would expect from the creator of ‘Father Brown’ 🙂

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 7:10 pm said:
  
  Yes –
  
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hitandrun1964 on July 23, 2021 at 7:03 pm said:

Reminds us that there are different ways to look at things.

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- beth on July 23, 2021 at 7:11 pm said:
  
  A good reminder
  
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samsahana on July 24, 2021 at 11:08 am said:

An interesting way to look at the world! 😀

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- beth on July 24, 2021 at 1:31 pm said:
  
  From the valley helps keep a sense of humility
  
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Jim Borden on July 24, 2021 at 12:18 pm said:

what a thought-provoking quote. i’m sure the views are great from both places…

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- beth on July 24, 2021 at 1:28 pm said:
  
  Yes, and very different.
  
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Martha Kennedy on July 24, 2021 at 2:04 pm said:

I can attest to that. ❤

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- beth on July 24, 2021 at 2:31 pm said:
  
  Insider experience
  
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  - Martha Kennedy on July 24, 2021 at 2:39 pm said:
    
    Yep. I came here seeking mountain summits, ended up in a valley, and realized “Martha, you have no clue.” 😀 ❤
    
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    - beth on July 24, 2021 at 3:17 pm said:
      
      The joy of the valley is it is humbling and surrounded by beauty
      
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      - Martha Kennedy on July 24, 2021 at 4:06 pm said:
        
        Yep. I feel like it’s my friend. 🙂
        
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ParentingIsFunny on July 24, 2021 at 11:41 pm said:

Great quote.

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- beth on July 25, 2021 at 5:18 am said:
  
  thank you –
  
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Gunta on July 25, 2021 at 12:10 am said:

What an intriguing insight.

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- beth on July 25, 2021 at 5:16 am said:
  
  all about staying humble and a shift in perspective
  
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Chatter Master on July 25, 2021 at 8:14 am said:

What a great pairing of image and words!

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- beth on July 25, 2021 at 9:18 am said:
  
  thanks so much, the view from the valley is to remind us to stay humble
  
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  - Chatter Master on July 25, 2021 at 6:51 pm said:
    
    I try. Sometimes I fail.
    
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    - beth on July 25, 2021 at 10:49 pm said:
      
      As do we all
      
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petespringerauthor on July 25, 2021 at 9:25 pm said:

Always good to see things from a different perspective. That includes opinions different from our own. I’m catching up on old blog posts today, Beth, as I just returned from a quick getaway.

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- beth on July 25, 2021 at 10:49 pm said:
  
  I so agree with you and hope it was a nice break
  
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