Lens-Artists Photography Challenge #239 – Finding Peace. Tina from travels and Trifles is hosting, and her theme – Finding Peace is so near last weeks topic, to me at least.
I am not a religious person, I do not go to church all that often, my church is the nature. My religion is more to do with my conscience – what is right and wrong. Treating everyone equally, respecting nature and the world around me. But I do find that church is a calm place to find peace .
Finding peace is different for everyone, often it is related to being alone.





Find peace, don’t waste energy wishing things were different or trying to change other people. Stay focused on managing your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Find peace, by taking appropriate accountability. Be responsible for your own choices, but also acknowledge factors beyond your control–like the state of the economy, the weather, and other people’s choices.
Focus on the things you can control.
Be comfortable in your own skin. Don’t waste your time worrying about whether other people approve of their choices. Instead, focus on living according to your values.
Striving to be the best you are is healthy. But insisting on perfection is an uphill battle. Acknowledge your flaws and weaknesses.
Inner peace comes from knowing your beliefs and the willingness to act according to them.






Forest is a great place to find peace, hug a tree, sit on a rock breathe in the peace. Sit by the sea, move your hands on the rock, get the energy of the smooth softness of te solid surface. Listen to the sea and nature around you and find your inner peace. Watch the clouds move and create beautiful art in front of your eyes.





The Sony has been in less use since I bought a new lighter one to carry around, its a Olympus E-M10 Mark II with a 14-150mm lense and I have a OM-D M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm 1:1.8 for street and portrait photography
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I love your approach. Finding Peace truly is our responsibility. We can find it anywhere yes, and we also need to acknowledge external challenges that meet us.
You know how I love your photos. Such a stunning gallery again this week. Thank you for always bringing us a beautiful addition to the weekly challenges.
Thanks Donna, that is so kindly said, much appreciated
You are welcome.
Beautiful photos, all. The clouds in the banner shot is one of my faves.
thanks John, the banner photo is very strong, I like it too 🙂
Beautiful post, both thoughts and images Ritva – the tree with the little children below is especially wonderful
Thanks, those little children are adults 🙂 under a HUGE tree. Underneath we are all small children
Lovely photos!
Thanks Irma!
Breathtaking images, Ritva! Excellent selections.
Thanks 😊 Amy!