The Three Sisters – Alpine Paint Brush in Rocky Mountain National Park by Cathy Ulrich
“If we can get to the place where we show up as our genuine selves and let each other see who we really are, the awe-inspiring ripple effect will change the world.”
— Terrie M. Williams
So simple yet so true
Yes.
Beautiful! Thank you, Cathy.
You’re welcome. The quote spoke to me this morning and the photo is one of my favorites.
Have a great day, Crystal.
The way you have the focus on the first bloom, and the others recede- the framing of the image, the focus of it- I would be delighted to have created such an image. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Clare. Yes, it is one of my favorite images. These little flowers grow in the high alpine tundra of the Rocky Mountains under extremely harsh conditions. That morning, the light was soft and filtered through scattered clouds allowing me to get this shot. A gift…
How Chekhovian … love the title ‘Our genuine selves.’
Never thought it that way, but I can see your point. Thanks for stopping, EP!
Cathy
Love this. Something I have been thinking about a lot lately. It takes so much energy to be something you’re not, but hardly anything to be genuine.
We have a Three Sisters mountain range not far from us in Canmore, Alberta. Obviously the title of the picture and the location put that in mind. It’s a really glorious sight though.
Your Three Sisters sound amazing, RG. The Rocky Mountains, whether in Canada or Colorado are so magnificent! And you’re right it simply takes less energy to be genuine. Thanks, RG.
Beautiful photo, the composition, the lighting, the focus, everything. Embracing our genuine selves is a tough, brave thing to do, but totally worth it.
Weebs, I think it is a brave thing to do to embrace our genuine nature. And it’s one of the big things I love about you and your sense of humor and POV. I get that you’re truly genuine in your life. So cool!
Love,
Cathy
I love this Cathy and it can’t be said enough! Let us all embrace our true selves and shine our lights! Love-Julie
Yes! So important and I love the quote – wish I’d written it myself! Thank you, dear Julie! Love, Cathy
The quote has a lot more meaning coming from you. Hugs-Julie
p.s. Great photo and loved your Weebles exchange.
Lovely photo, great sentiment, but if I ever completely revealed the real me, I think I’d clear the room in record time.
Oh, V, I suspect that you’re one of the more authentic people on the planet. You couldn’t be this funny and wonderfully “curmudgeonly” and do it from a persona. And my read is you’ve got lots of friends who love you for that.
I grew up in the South where the culture dictated that people always be polite and never speak their minds (except behind someone’s back.) When I moved to Boston, it took me awhile to get used to it, but I discovered that I loved being around people from the Northeast because they did speak their minds and I knew exactly where I stood with them. You strike me as someone who would do that – speak your mind. And, at least on your blog and on other’s you do it in a way that’s funny and (I perceive) kind. Thank you for that!
Awwwwwwwww, that’s so sweet, Cathy. I’m as authentic as one can possibly be that’s debating whether or not to get a forehead tattoo reading “Midlife Crisis” or “Parts by Acme”.
Exactly! Authentic all the way – whatever tattoo you decide…
I believe this powerful truth. Thank you for sharing it, Cathy!
Russ
Russ, I thought this quote would resonate with you, I think it speaks of many of the values that you share on your blog. It is such a blessing to know you, my friend.
Cathy
The blessings and feelings are mutual, my friend!
Russ
What a terrific post Cathy! I love the title, and the quote is powerful. And your photography is spectacular. Thank you for always being your genuine self, and modelling it for us all. You are such an inspiration to me!
Big happy hugs of gratitude, Gina
Big hugs, to you, dear Gina! Thank you for gracing my pages today! Your bright yellow rose Gravatar is always a delight to see in my comments section. I loved this quote, too. A great reminder…
Cathy
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