“We are not trapped by our thoughts. What we generally do, however, is create thoughts that trap us.”
― Joshua David Stone
I spotted this tree in Srinagar. Strange as it may seem, I could not find a way to go to the other side. Then it struck me that some things are meant to be as is. It’s in our minds how we see things. They may look trapped from one side but not from the other.
Thursday Tree love is a photo feature on this blog hosted on 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The next edition will be live on March 22, 2018. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link it back to this post.
If you don’t see the pingback, please leave a link to your post in my comments section. I will link your posts on my blog in the next edition and spread some love. Let’s come together to appreciate the beautiful nature around us.
Before you go, don’t forget to check the lovely trees shared on #ThursdayTreeLove – 34:
- Ramya’s tall leafless tree
- “Standing slanting”, says Anamika
- Central witness as Archana calls this tree
- Vinitha’s leafless trees and the retiring Sun
- Balaka’s white flowers on a tree from Shimla
- Angela brings a tree from Goa
- Alana’s tree on a river and how it endures the weather
- “Trees are amazing”, says Surbhi
- Esha’s unlikely beauty
- Sunita’s trees in snow
happiness and food 
Sometimes being trapped is also good.
Here it is for the sake of tree’s protection.
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That is true. Thank you!
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This quote is so applicable to me… I do remain trapped by some thoughts that are so difficult to break away… A walk is the best way to remove them… effect of the greenery around?? An excellent image Parul! This is my tree for the fortnight https://yenforblue.blogspot.in/2018/03/looking-up-thursdaytreelove.html
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I would say we all fall in that trap, Archana. Identifying it is important. Thank you for joining.
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What a beautiful thought, Parul. Sometimes, these reminders are all we need to gain a better understanding not only of ourselves but also that of those around us. Lovely shot of the tree as well.
Here’s my #TTL post from this week.
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True that. Thank you, Esha!
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My God ! what a fitting quote to this tree image, Parul. I loved your quote – so much true, the way our mind works is so important and the traps are set by us and from our own experiences in life… as women we are trapped by patriarchy and religious fundamentalism and this can even kill us… today being the women’s day and the call is to press for progress… I believe it begins with myself and my own thought processes that needs to be freed from all types of trappings… here’s my link for tree love : https://livealifeofgratitude.blogspot.in/2018/03/thursday-tree-love-29.html
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You said it Angela. It begins with us. Thank you so much for joining and sharing your thoughts.
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An excellent quote for that picture. I stand by a chain linked fence every day and I sometimes photograph trees within. I almost used one of those pictures today – but in my case, I know where the fence ends and no, you can’t get in.
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That must be a feeling standing there too, right? Thank you for joining.
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It is all in the mind, yes. Lovely pic and thought.
Don’t kill me, but would you believe if I told you that I did not find a single tree that I could photograph in the last week? The trees at work are there, of course, but somehow don’t inspire me enough. I’ll start collecting pictures of trees soon, they might soon be extinct for all you know 😦
Next month on, I’m in for sure.
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Thank you!
ha ha! cute you are. Done 🙂 I will remind you next month..
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Excellent interpretation of this capture, Parul.
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Thank you Arvind!
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So every coin does have two sides- depends on which side we are seeing it from ! I was looking forward to this post in order to link up. I didn’t know if today was the first Thursday or second !
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the 2nd and 4th just like you had suggested. Remember?
Yes, two sides to each situation. Thank you!
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Padilla, here is a link to my post-forgot to put in my comment sorry!
http://ramblinwitham.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-backyard-thursdaytreelove.html
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My auto correct changed Parul to Padilla- sigh…. not my day
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ha ha! no worries! Thank you!
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What a lovely thought, Parul! Things are not always as it looks. That’s why we have to approach every situation, every person with an open mind. Right? Nice click too.
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Thanks for saying that. I needed to hear it.
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Just a change in perspective. If we see from outside the tree is not trapped 🙂
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True that. Thanks you Ramya for linking and sharing your thoughts.
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Here is my entry:
http://www.fantasticfeathers.in/2018/03/on-snowy-day-thursdaytreelove.html
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I so agree, somethings are just meant to be the way they are. Its all about our minds accepting it
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Mind rules us. Doesn’t it?
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I am standing alone.
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We all are.
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Sometimes, it’s all in our mind. Things change with the perspectives.
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I agree to that Maniparna. Thank you for stopping by!
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Clever point of view and I like that you couldn’t get through to see it. Makes it more unique too.
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Thank you Sanch!
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