Water Lilies, Lochan Mor, Strathspey.
Another week of dull light, rain, and humidity. However on the one good afternoon I took myself up to the Lily loch for another go at getting close to the lilies – I went as deep as I dared whilst holding an expensive camera!
I love the geometric star shape formed with the reflection.
“Planning is invaluable but plans are useless”
– Winston Churchill
This ties in for me with the Buddhist idea of “non-attachment to outcome”. We should remain flexible to changing circumstances and to new information, especially in today’s fast-changing world. Hold a clear intention, and let go of the outcome.
” Don’t get trapped by pessimism concerning human nature that is not balanced by an optimism concerning divine nature, or you will overlook the cure of grace.”
– Martin Luther King
“Let your heart’s love infuse your work and you cannot fail, though your dreams may manifest in ways different from what you imagine.”
Adapted from: ‘Rules of the Road’ 13 Principles of Spiritual Activism.