It’s funny how, in this journey of life, even though we may begin at different times and places, our paths cross with others so that we may share our love, compassion, observations, and hope. This is a design of God that I appreciate and cherish.~ Steve Maraboli
Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you.
You must travel it by yourself.
It is not far. It is within reach.
Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know.
Perhaps it is everywhere – on water and land.
~ Walt Whitman (Leaves of Grass)
Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.
~ Vera Nazarian (The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration)
Terri’s Sunday Stills Photo Challenge
The theme is for today “Jan 3” : Your 2020 Retrospective (share your year in images)
Lens artists photo challenge:Favourite Images of 2020
mazeepuran (माझे e-पुराण) 
Rupali, these images are amazing in the way you have captured them, the lessons that speak from the various quotes and the feeling of God’s eternal grace and strength in each frame. Thank you. Love. Hugs!
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Thank you so much Zakiah ji for your kind support and blessings. Pranam. 🙏
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Love your take on the combined challenges – and not sure if you meant to do this – but the flowers seemed to alternate a bit – and these photos show much beauty you seemed to surrounded by last year –
oh and Happy New Year Rupali
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Thank you so much Yvette for appreciating my clicks from 2020.
Btw I didn’t get the comment on flowers? Have I done a mistake?
And Wish you and yours a healthy and happy new year.
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Hi – nothing wrong at all – it was actually interesting and I should have said “alternating color” – at least to me this is what I felt –
Photos seemed to alternate
Photos 2, 5&6, then 9 and 11 (even tho 9 is a leaf) it was dispersed well if that makes sense
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Wow, thanks for noticing them. I picked them chronologically 🙂
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😊☀️☀️☀️
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Lovely images and quotes Rupali. Loved your foggy shots especially
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Thanks Kindly Tina.
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Wonderful words and images. Happy & Healthy New Year! 🌿🕛💏💕
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Thanks Cindy. I really appreciate your comment.
Happy new year.
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A beautiful collection! Thank you Rupali 💛
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Thank you kindly Val.
Have a healthy and happy new year.
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Such an amazing collection – I can’t pick a favorite! All the best to you, Rupali
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Thanks kindly Linda.
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a wondrous collection of amazing pics and quotes, thanks Rupali 🙂
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Thanks kindly Kate.
So good to se eyou back. Hope you have enjoyed your break. Wishing you a healthy and happy new year.
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thanks so much, it was delightful and I will do it more often 🙂
wishing you seasonal greetings also … how is winter?
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Good to hear tha tyou are happy.
We have snow now and temperature is -6 C. I shall write a post soon.
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ouch, glad you cope, that cold is not for me 😦
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😀 Don’t worry I take the responsibilty to enjoy it.
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most impressive!
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🙏
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❤
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Beautiful photos!!! Happy New Year!
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Thanks Betty. Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy new year.
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Such beautiful pictures,Rupali, along with the accompanying quotes! I especially like the scene as you walked on a foggy morning.
Happy New Year!
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Thanks a lot Sylvia. I really appreciate your support.
Happy new year to you and yours.
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Gorgeous photos!
Thank you for finding the great beauty in 2020 and sharing it with us! You helped bring light, warmth, joy, and peace to a tough year.
May 2021 take you to many more places to capture the beauty!
Happy New Year HUGS!!! 🙂
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Thanks dear Carolyn.
Wishing you much happiness in 2021. A warm hug.
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Love them all, Rupali. Well chosen quotes as usual too. I especially love the reflection image.
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Thanks Ann Christine. The Refection image was taken in late January last year.
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Beautiful photos! A very happy New Year to you.
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Thanks Laurie.
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These are photos of places I would like to walk through and flowers and plants I would love to see. Thank you for sharing your year and also for the lovely quotes. Peace!
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Thanks much Anne. I hope one day you will be able to fulfill your dream.
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Wow! Once again, great images interspersed with lovely quotes!!
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Thanks a lot Kaushal ji.
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Amazing shots! Love them all.
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Thanks a lot Megala.
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Wonderful images of nature. I loved those clouds specially
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Thanks a lot. Wishing you and yours a healthy and happy new year.
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You found plenty of beauty
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And all in my surroundings. Thanks a lot Derrick.
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these are beautiful mages Rupali. It speaks a lot of character..
happy new year to you
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You are very kind Mich. Thanks for your support.
Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy new year.
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The better view of the year.
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Yes it is the way I want to remember it. Thank you Paul.
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Indeed my pleasure Rupali
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Stupendous and captivating photographs, Rupali and the quotes were true to themselves. Words of wisdom that one can take from. Awesome post.
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Thanks a lot dear Kamal.
We were confined without travelling but nature came to our rescue with such beautiful offerings. I am so grateful.
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Yes nature is always there protecting us from all the viruses. That is it’s beauty❤️❤️
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Exactly. You know, I would love to walk in mumbai ki gardi. I miss my visits to Merwan & Co.and the other places 🙂
Thanks dear Kamal.
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Yes that is true Rupali amchi Mumbai can never be forgotten. You were staying in Andheri side cause Merwan is there though we have B Merwan in Grant road East. Always welcome 😊😊😊😊
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I was talking about B Merwan 🙂
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B Merwan is just opposite my house and their mawa cakes were awesome. Where were you staying in Mumbai, Rupali
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Really! On the other side of the bridge 😀🤗
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Yes born and brought up in Grant road. I had my uncle staying above B Merwan but he passed away a few years back and his son stays there now
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wow so you were literally brought up on those mawa cakes then and do you remember mithai from Adarsh sweet near nana chowk 🙂
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Yes of course and our best bhaji gali, Rupali I stay outside bhaji gali just opposite station and can see B Merwan building from my house. Adarsh apparently has closed permanently because of lockdown and people have not come back from their villages to work again. You were staying there or what
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Our at least four generations (which I am sure of) have relished those mawa cakes.Oh yes how could I forget the bhaji galli. Actually my mother in law was born and brought up in chikhalwadi in grant road, and my husband has spent his summer vacations with his granny and maternal uncle in grant road 🙂 After my marriage I was also a regular visitor.
I have enjoyed numerous stories about the places and the people 🙂
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Oh that is so nice to hear. Chikalwadi is just behind my house. And yes our bhaji gali the best vegetable market one can ever have. This is our Grant road West. B. Merwan cakes were awesome and we called them on everyone’s birthday too so famous but down the line they lost their charm and today the restaurant remains closed. Sad. Take care and stay safe dear.💖💖💖😊😊😊
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Oh that’s sad.
Thanks a lot and You take care too.🙏
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Always welcome dear and same to you too 😊😊😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Your picture shows the beauty of 2020
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Thanks Subbashini.
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Wow! Your photos make 2020 look just beautiful…just goes to show that the beauty is always there, we just have to look for it and appreciate it. Thanks for sharing these!
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Thanks Ann.
You are right earlier I was busy travelling and chasing the beauty and happiness. This year I learned my lesson and now paying more attention to my own surroundings.
Thanks Ann.
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Rupali, your choice of images as well as the quotes are just amazing!
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Thank you so much Teresa.
Good wishes for 2021.
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Same positive wishes to you too Rupali.
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Thanks Teresa.
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All beautiful. 😊
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Thanks Irene.
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A beautiful look back. I love the quotes here too. May your 2021 be filled with happiness and health!
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Thanks Irene.
Wishing you a wonderful 2021.
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Excellent photos and commentary. Turbulent river!
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Many thanks John.
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Amazing pictures and great collection of quotes 🙂
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Thanks Pragalbha.
Hope you are doing good 🙂
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You are welcome. Yes thank you, very good, life is beautiful 🙂
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👏 stay blessed.
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What a beautiful series! Thank your for sharing, Rupali. Hope we go back to our normal life this year. 💖
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I hope so too.
Thanks Amy!
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A picturesque reflection!
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Thanks Chen.
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You are welcome!
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