Monday, February 27, 2012

Natural High...



A natural high is a beautiful thing.  You don't need drugs or alcohol to get high.  All you need is a willing spirit and the stamina to take the journey to the high place.  When you start the journey, keep the end in mind because that will help you put one foot in front of the other when you get tired. And you will get tired.


My feet are firmly planted.

And I climb.  These are the stairs I climb several times a week and sometimes I am so tired I don't have the energy to climb.  Sometimes, I am so tired that I am practically crawling, but I know what I am trying to get to.  So I press towards the mark.


And sometimes I have to stop and rest.  But I know that if I want to get to the high place, I need to start back climbing. Before I start back on the journey I look up, because all good things come from above.



Not everyone will understand your journey. And your feet will tread in unfamiliar territory.

They don't have to understand. Sometimes you won't even understand. Just climb

The gift is in the journey. Take it all in
Smile in anticipation

 Because there is nothing like the view from the top

I am at the top of a mountain that overlooks Los Angeles.  The view from here was worth the climb it took to get here. Stairs, dirt, uneven terrain, I had one thing in mind, I wanted to be in a high place.  Look at your life this way when that climb gets exhausting.

Shirt: F-21, Boots: private label boutique, bracelets: Indian Boutique, Chain: took it off an old purse:-) Handbag: Mimi's Boutique

 The wonderful thing about the journey is that now you can reach back and help someone else reach their high place.  A view like this is much better when it is shared:-)

He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me upon my high places.
 Psalm 18:33



Have an amazing day!

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54 comments:

  1. ah i love your boots!!! the color is beautiful. perfect for your casual outfit! great pictures!

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  2. I love the shoes and the bag! Great post! Thank you for stopping by my blog, I am so glad I found yours.

    Lynn
    CARMEN VOGUE

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  3. love your outfit! the boots are gorgeous!

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  4. A lovely post as usual. You're right. Every amazing view is always worth the climb to get there. Love your boots deary!

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  5. The boots are great and they fit well your look.

    Nathalie
    http://nathaliecalifornie.blogspot.com/

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  6. What a great location for this shooting! You are always having the best bags and booties!
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  7. lovely outfit!! love the wise words hunn.. and thanks for your comment.. have a great evening..x

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  8. Ok, so now I know where to come after I finish my morning devotionals - STRAIGHT TO YOUR PAGE! This post was beautiful both in words and photos! Thank you for being such an inspriation and for stopping by my blog!!! I loved this!

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  9. This is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL concept on LIFE! I love it!

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  10. Gorgeous look. Love the red boots and the bag.

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  11. Amazing poetic flow and photos.

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  12. Hey there lady, I've missed your visits. You look lovely and especially your great smile! Thank you for sharing your thoughts <3 I would luv some of those bracelets from the Indian store, please email me lagelle_fashion@yahoo.com Thanx in advance ;-)

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  13. i love the simplicity and beauty of this outfit!
    you're so pretty :)
    i just came across your blog & i really like it!!
    definitely following you now & would be very happy if you took a look at my blog and tell me what you think!
    maybe you can become a follower too!? i'de be more than happy!
    xx love,

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  14. those boots are everything !! love emm !!

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  15. Another great prose, LV.:) And of course, love the outfit, especially the boots.

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  16. This type of top is perfect because it goes with literally everything. EVERYTHING. I really should invest in such a great piece.

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  17. Nice view and definitely worth the effort.
    I love to read your blog, always beautifully written and gorgeous photos

    Have a nice day!
    xxx
    Hang

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  18. Love the boots and your hair! You look lovely :)

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  19. Wonderful view on life. And a lovely view from the top :)

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Julie
    rippedtightsandpinstripes.blogspot.com

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  20. Love the boots and the bangles!

    Thank you so much for adding Edwin to your prayer list. We are praying for someone who can really assist him to get the medical attention he needs.

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  21. Love those boots with the simple white shirt! Nice look! GREAT inspiration, great outlook! What you write always makes me smile!


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  22. What a lovely view and some great boots! Nice words as well! :)

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  23. Love the post. It's inspiring. Love your boots too.

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  24. Loving this laid back look! Easy, simple, chic! The boots are fantastic and love the first shot of you up in the tree! However did you get up there without scratching those boots :) I tried that once and it was quite a pathetic and hilarious attempt :)

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  25. What a wonderful Post! I love it! very encouraging and inspirational for me and right on time for me! By the way I adore the boots and the Arm Candy! NICE!!!

    Jackie
    www.indigosjourney2.blogspot.com

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  26. Thank you to pass by my blog and leave a comment especially when i saw your blog i asked myself why and why ? you will come there; LOL;

    Love the way you dress cause' you are sexy but you don't show almost nothing a good lesson to learn for young girls today ( i work in a school) who confuse elegance and sexual attitude; I wish i can show them your blog so they can have some inspirations on decency; Because young girls in London dress the way you dress YEAH CONSIDER YOURSELF A TEENAGER; LOL but with more provocation especially where i lived; You will be shocked to learn that during parents evenings i saw some youg mothers with their breast out when they came to meet a teacher; SO SAD;
    Your son is a very cutie pie; God Bless him and you;

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  27. That was awesome! Such an uplifting post. :)

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  28. you have such a pretty face, lady! you look gorgeous. love those bangles!

    xoxo
    jasmine

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  29. i like the "smile in anticipation" photo the most..its very naturally captured...wow, look at that on top of L.A.:) the boots rock!

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  30. Your words are beautiful and so uplifting. I wish more people would find a natural high in life. You look beautiful as well. Your boots are fab!

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  31. i am following right back,kisses

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  32. I am in love with your boots. They are the perfect color and the style is amazing! The first photo of you is insanely awesome. I'm so jealous because I'm terrified of trees and I love the overlooking of LA.

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  33. Those boots are amazing! I climbed that hill on my trip to LA, I can definitely agree with you that the view is beautiful! xx

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  34. Love this casual look! The accessories are beautiful!!

    xo
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  35. don't you love photoshoots with trees? they make the best accessory! but those bangles and your shoes are giving the trees a run for their money. :)

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  36. Am liking everything about this outfit from the chunky necklace to the white shirt.

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  37. Hey LV, loved your post. I just moved from Southern Cali in 2010. It sure was nice to get a glimpse of it through your eyes.

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  38. Thanks lovely ladies! I am glad this post inspired you:-)

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  39. the boots are gorgeous and i really LOVE your poetry!! and how you infuse fashion and flow...just awesome!

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  40. Such a beautiful sentiment mama...I can always count on your posts to lift my spirits up!!

    Thanks for visiting my blog love, hope you’ll be back to see my latest designs!

    Beautiful boots btw :D

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

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  41. Great pictures and you look beautiful :)

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  42. Yes, yes, yes!!! Always look to the heels from which cometh thy help! Live this post....and ur boots ;-)

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  43. awesome post!!! the view in these pics is amazing and the words were as well. GREAT boots/purse too ;-)

    ~nic
    www.nics-picks.com

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  44. Such a beautiful sentiment mama...I can always count on your posts to lift my spirits up!! Thanks for visiting my blog love, hope you’ll be back to see my latest designs! Beautiful boots btw :D xo-Julie Peace. Love. LOL! Haute Khuuture.com

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Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Have an amazing Day!