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  • Greatness

    Greatness

    Greatness in a stag in the mist.
    Not my image

    There’s something moving about a stag standing alone in morning mist, antlers raised like a crown against the soft light filtering through trees. To some, this image captures pure natural majesty—a creature perfectly at home in its world, showing grace, strength, and wild beauty. Yet not everyone who sees this scene will feel the same awe. And maybe that’s exactly the point.

    Greatness in Its Place
    The stag in this misty forest is clearly magnificent in its own world. Its impressive antlers show years of growth and survival. Its alert stance suggests it has mastered an environment that would challenge most creatures. Here, in this moment, it is exactly what it was meant to be. This is greatness in its purest form: being fully yourself in your own setting.

    But step back, and things get more complex. To a hunter, this might represent a prize. To someone afraid of wild animals, it might create fear rather than wonder. To a city dweller who has never experienced wilderness, it might seem strange and irrelevant. The stag stays the same, yet its “greatness” changes with each person who looks at it.

    Why Greatness Is Personal
    This shows us something important about how we see greatness in ourselves and others. We often think that real excellence should be obvious to everyone, that true achievement will speak for itself no matter who’s looking. But human greatness, like the beauty of that forest stag, often depends on context.

    Think about the teacher who changes lives in a struggling school. Within that community, they are a hero whose impact touches generations. Yet their work might go unnoticed by the wider world, their pay modest, their name unknown beyond their classroom. Are they any less great because their excellence doesn’t translate to fame or money?

    Or consider the artist whose work deeply moves a small audience while staying invisible to mainstream tastes. The parent who gives up career advancement to be there for their children. The researcher exploring knowledge that might only prove important years from now. The quiet neighbor who always shows up when someone needs help.

    The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Greatness
    Our culture often tries to measure greatness the same way for everyone—wealth, fame, social media followers, awards. These measures can be useful, but they’re also flawed. They favour certain types of excellence while making others invisible. They can make us forget that greatness often lies in how well we fulfill our particular role in the world, not in how well we match someone else’s idea of success.

    The stag in the forest doesn’t need human approval to be magnificent. Its greatness lies in being perfectly suited to its environment, playing its role in nature, embodying wildness itself. It doesn’t need to be a different animal to be worthy of admiration.

    Finding Your Own Forest
    Maybe the most freeing realization is that we don’t need to be great in everyone’s eyes to be truly great. Like that stag, we each have our own forest—our unique circumstances, talents, challenges, and opportunities. Our greatness lies not in meeting outside expectations but in fully living in our own particular corner of the world.

    This doesn’t mean giving up on ambition or accepting mediocrity. It means recognizing that real greatness comes from understanding our own nature and situation well enough to excel within it. The stag doesn’t try to be a lion or an eagle; it masters the art of being a deer in a forest.

    Celebrating Different Kinds of Excellence
    When we broaden our idea of greatness beyond narrow measures, the world becomes richer. We start to notice the quiet excellences around us: the barista who remembers everyone’s order and makes each customer feel seen, the maintenance worker who takes real pride in keeping spaces beautiful, the friend who knows how to listen without judgment.

    These forms of greatness might not make headlines, but they make life more beautiful and human. They remind us that excellence comes in as many forms as there are people to live it.

    A Kinder Way to See Greatness
    The misty forest photograph captures something timeless: greatness doesn’t need to explain itself or seek approval. It simply is. The stag stands in its truth, magnificent in its own right, whether or not anyone appreciates that magnificence.

    This is both humbling and encouraging. It suggests that greatness is more reachable than we might think—not because it’s easier, but because there are so many different ways to achieve it. Your greatness might look nothing like mine, and that’s not just okay—it’s necessary.

    In a world that often celebrates only the loudest, richest, most visible kinds of success, maybe we need more images like this one. More reminders that true greatness often stands quietly in its own truth, magnificent in ways that matter deeply, even if they don’t matter to everyone.

    The stag in the forest doesn’t need everyone to understand its majesty. Neither do you.

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    100 endangered plant and animal species

    * Abies beshanzuensis (Baishan fir) – Plant (Tree) – Baishanzu Mountain, Zhejiang, China – Three mature individuals

    * Actinote zikani – Insect (butterfly) – Near São Paulo, Atlantic forest, Brazil – Unknown numbers

    * Aipysurus foliosquama (Leaf scaled sea-snake) – Reptile – Ashmore Reef and Hibernia Reef, Timor Sea – Unknown numbers * Amanipodagrion gilliesi (Amani flatwing) – Insect (damselfly) – Amani-Sigi Forest, Usamabara Mountains, Tanzania – < 500 individuals * Antisolabis seychellensis – Insect – Morne Blanc, Mahé island, Seychelles – Unknown numbers * Antilophia bokermanni (Araripe manakin) – Bird – Chapado do Araripe, South Ceará, Brazil – 779 individuals * Aphanius transgrediens (Aci Göl toothcarp) – Fish – south-eastern shore of former Lake Aci, Turkey – Few hundred pairs * Aproteles bulmerae (Bulmer’s fruit bat) – Mammal – Luplupwintern Cave, Western Province, Papua New Guinea – 150 * Ardea insignis (White bellied heron) – Bird – Bhutan, North East India and Myanmar – 70–400 individuals * Ardeotis nigriceps (Great Indian bustard) – Bird – Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya, India – 50–249 mature individuals * Astrochelys yniphora (Ploughshare tortoise) – Reptile – Baly Bay region, northwestern Madagascar – 440–770 * Atelopus balios (Rio Pescado stubfoot toad) – Amphibian – Azuay, Cañar and Guyas provinces, south-western Ecuador – Unknown numbers * Aythya innotata (Madagascar pochard) – Bird – volcanic lakes north of Bealanana, Madagascar – 80 mature individuals * Azurina eupalama (Galapagos damsel fish) – Fish – Unknown numbers – Unknown numbers * Bahaba taipingensis (Giant yellow croaker) – Fish – Chinese coast from Yangtze River, China to Hong Kong – Unknown numbers * Batagur baska (Common batagur) – Reptile (turtle) – Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia – Unknown numbers * Bazzania bhutanica – Plant – Budini and Lafeti Khola, Bhutan – 2 sub-populations * Beatragus hunteri (Hirola) – Mammal (antelope) – South-east Kenya and possibly south-west Somalia – < 1,000 individuals * Bombus franklini (Franklin’s bumblebee) – Insect (bee) – Oregon and California – Unknown numbers * Brachyteles hypoxanthus (Northern muriqui / Woolly spider monkey) – Mammal (primate) – Atlantic forest, south-eastern Brazil – < 1,000 * Bradypus pygmaeus (Pygmy three-toed sloth) – Mammal – Isla Escudo de Veraguas, Panama – < 500 * Callitriche pulchra – Plant (freshwater) – pool on Gavdos, Greece – Unknown numbers * Calumma tarzan (Tarzan’s chameleon) – Reptile – Anosibe An’Ala region, eastern Madagascar – < 100 * Cavia intermedia (Santa Catarina’s guinea pig) – Mammal (rodent) – Moleques do Sul Island, Santa Catarina, Brazil – 40–60 * Cercopithecus roloway (Roloway guenon) – Mammal (primate) – Côte d’Ivoire – Unknown numbers * Coleura seychellensis (Seychelles sheath-tailed bat) – Mammal (bat) – Two small caves on Silhouette and Mahé, Seychelles – < 100 * Cryptomyces maximus (Willow blister) – Fungi – Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom – Unknown numbers * Cryptotis nelsoni (Nelson’s small-eared shrew) – Mammal (shrew) – Volcán San Martín Tuxtla, Veracruz, Mexico – Unknown numbers * Cyclura collei (Jamaican iguana / Jamaican rock iguana) – Reptile – Hellshire Hills, Jamaica – Unknown numbers * Daubentonia madagascariensis (Aye-aye) – Mammal (primate) – Deciduous forest, East Madagascar – Unknown numbers * Dendrophylax fawcettii (Cayman Islands ghost orchid) – Plant (orchid) – Ironwood Forest, George Town, Grand Cayman – Unknown numbers * Dicerorhinus sumatrensis (Sumatran rhino) – Mammal (rhino) – Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia, Kalimantan and Sumatra, Indonesia – < 100 (more recent estimates suggest 34-47) * Diomedea amsterdamensis (Amsterdam albatross) – Bird – Breeds on Plateuau des Tourbières, Amsterdam Island, Indian Ocean. – 100 mature individuals * Dioscorea strydomiana (Wild yam) – Plant – Oshoek area, Mpumalanga, South Africa – 200 * Diospyros katendei – Plant (tree) – Kasyoha-Kitomi Forest Reserve, Uganda – 20 individuals in a single population * Dipterocarpus lamellatus – Plant (tree) – Siangau Forest Reserve, Sabah, Malaysia – 12 individuals * Discoglossus nigriventer (Hula painted frog) – Amphibian – Hula Valley, Israel – Unknown numbers * Dombeya mauritiana – Plant – Mauritius – Unknown numbers * Elaeocarpus bojeri (Bois Dentelle) – Plant (tree) – Grand Bassin, Mauritius – < 10 individuals * Eleutherodactylus glandulifer (La Hotte glanded frog) – Amphibian – Massif de la Hotte, Haiti – Unknown numbers * Eleutherodactylus thorectes (Macaya breast-spot frog) – Amphibian – Formon and Macaya peaks, Masif de la Hotte, Haiti – Unknown numbers * Eriosyce chilensis (Chilenito (cactus)) – Plant – Pta Molles and Pichidungui, Chile – < 500 individuals * Erythrina schliebenii (Coral tree) – Plant – Namatimbili-Ngarama Forest, Tanzania – < 50 individuals * Euphorbia tanaensis – Plant (tree) – Witu Forest Reserve, Kenya – 4 mature individuals * Eurynorhyncus pygmeus (Spoon-billed sandpiper) – Bird – Breeds in Russia, migrates along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway to wintering grounds in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar – 100 breeding pairs * Ficus katendei – Plant – Kasyoha-Kitomi Forest Reserve, Ishasha River, Uganda – < 50 mature individuals * Geronticus eremita (Northern bald ibis) – Bird – Breeds in Morocco, Turkey and Syria. Syrian population winters in central Ethiopia. – About 3000 individuals * Gigasiphon macrosiphon – Plant (flower) – Kaya Muhaka, Gongoni and Mrima Forest Reserves, Kenya, Amani Nature Reserve, West Kilombero Scarp Forest Reserve, and Kihansi Gorge, Tanzania – 33 * Gocea ohridana – Mollusc – Lake Ohrid, Macedonia – Unknown numbers * Heleophryne rosei (Table mountain ghost frog) – Amphibian – Table Mountain, Western Cape Province, South Africa – Unknown numbers * Hemicycla paeteliana – Mollusc (land snail) – Jandia peninsula, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands – Unknown numbers * Heteromirafa sidamoensis (Liben lark) – Bird – Liben Plains, southern Ethiopia – 90–256 * Hibiscadelphus woodii – Plant (tree) – Kalalau Valley, Hawaii – Unknown numbers * Hucho perryi (Sakhalin taimen) – Fish – Russian and Japanese rivers, Pacific Ocean between Russia and Japan – Unknown numbers * Johora singaporensis (Singapore freshwater crab) – Crustacean – Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and streamlet near Bukit Batok, Singapore – Unknown numbers * Lathyrus belinensis (Belin vetchling) – Plant – Outskirts of Belin village, Antalya, Turkey – < 1,000 * Leiopelma archeyi (Archey’s frog) – Amphibian – Coromandel peninsula and Whareorino Forest, New Zealand – Unknown numbers * Lithobates sevosus (Dusky gopher frog) – Amphibian – Harrison County, Mississippi, USA – 60–100 * Lophura edwardsi (Edwards’s pheasant) – Bird – Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue, Viet Nam – Unknown numbers * Magnolia wolfii – Plant (tree) – Risaralda, Colombia – 3 * Margaritifera marocana – Mollusc – Oued Denna, Oued Abid and Oued Beth, Morocco – < 250 * Moominia willii – Mollusc (snail) – Silhouette Island, Seychelles – < 500 * Natalus primus (Cuban greater funnel eared bat) – Mammal (bat) – Cueva La Barca, Isle of Pines, Cuba – < 100 * Nepenthes attenboroughii (Attenborough’s pitcher plant) – Plant – Mount Victoria, Palawan, Philippines – Unknown numbers * Nomascus hainanus (Hainan black crested gibbon) – Mammal (primate) – Hainan Island, China – 20 * Neurergus kaiseri (Luristan newt) – Amphibian – Zagros Mountains, Lorestan, Iran – < 1,000 * Oreocnemis phoenix (Mulanje red damsel) – Insect (damselfly) – Mulanje Plateau, Malawi – Unknown numbers * Pangasius sanitwongsei (Pangasid catfish) – Fish – Chao Phraya and Mekong basins in Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam – Unknown numbers * Parides burchellanus – Insect (butterfly) – Cerrado, Brazil – < 100 * Phocoena sinus (Vaquita) – Mammal (porpoise) – Northern Gulf of California, Mexico – 12 * Picea neoveitchii (Type of spruce tree) – Plant (tree) – Qinling Range, China – Unknown numbers * Pinus squamata (Qiaojia pine) – Plant (tree) – Qiaojia, Yunnan, China – < 25 * Poecilotheria metallica (Gooty tarantula / Metallic tarantula / Peacock tarantula / Salepurgu) – Spider – Nandyal and Giddalur, Andhra Pradesh, India – Unknown numbers * Pomarea whitneyi (Fatuhiva monarch) – Bird – Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia – 50 * Pristis pristis (Common sawfish) – Fish – Coastal tropical and subtropical waters of Indo-Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Currently largely restricted to northern Australia – Unknown numbers * Hapalemur simus (Greater bamboo lemur) – Mammal (primate) – Southeastern and southcentral rainforests of Madagascar – 500 * Propithecus candidus (Silky sifaka) – Mammal (primate) – Maroantsetra to Andapa basin, and Marojeju Massif, Madagascar – 100–1,000 * Psammobates geometricus (Geometric tortoise) – Reptile – Western Cape Province, South Africa – Unknown numbers * Pseudoryx nghetinhensis (Saola) – Mammal – Annamite mountains, on the Viet Nam – PDR Laos border – Unknown numbers * Psiadia cataractae – Plant – Mauritius – Unknown numbers * Psorodonotus ebneri (Beydaglari bush-cricket) – Insect – Beydaglari range, Antalaya, Turkey – Unknown numbers * Rafetus swinhoei (Red River giant softshell turtle) – Reptile – Hoan Kiem Lake and Dong Mo Lake, Viet Nam, and Suzhou Zoo, China – 3 * Rhinoceros sondaicus (Javan rhino) – Mammal (rhino) – Ujung Kulon National Park, Java, Indonesia – < 100 * Rhinopithecus avunculus (Tonkin snub-nosed monkey) – Mammal (primate) – Northeastern Vietnam – < 200 * Rhizanthella gardneri (West Australian underground orchid) – Plant (orchid) – Western Australia, Australia – < 100 * Rhynchocyon spp. (Boni giant sengi) – Mammal – Boni-Dodori Forest, Lamu area, Kenya – Unknown numbers * Risiocnemis seidenschwarzi (Cebu frill-wing) – Insect (damselfly) – Rivulet beside the Kawasan River, Cebu, Philippines – Unknown numbers * Rosa arabica – Plant – St Katherine Mountains, Egypt – Unknown numbers, 10 sub-populations * Salanoia durrelli (Durrell’s vontsira) – Mammal (mongoose) – Marshes of Lake Alaotra, Madagascar – Unknown numbers * Santamartamys rufodorsalis (Red crested tree rat) – Mammal (rodent) – Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia – Unknown numbers * Scaturiginichthys vermeilipinnis (Red-finned blue-eye) – Fish – Edgbaston Station, central western Queensland, Australia – 2,000–4,000 * Squatina squatina (Angel shark) – Fish – Canary Islands – Unknown numbers * Sterna bernsteini (Chinese crested tern) – Bird – Breeding in Zhejiang and Fujian, China. Outside breeding season in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand. – < 50 * Syngnathus watermeyeri (Estuarine pipefish) – Fish – Kariega Estuary to East Kleinemonde Estuary, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa – Unknown numbers * Tahina spectabilis (Suicide palm / Dimaka) – Plant – Analalava district, north-western Madagascar – 90 * Telmatobufo bullocki (Bullock’s false toad) – Amphibian (frog) – Nahuelbuta, Arauco Province, Chile – Unknown numbers * Tokudaia muenninki (Okinawa spiny rat) – Mammal (rodent) – Okinawa Island, Japan – Unknown numbers * Trigonostigma somphongsi (Somphongs’s rasbora) – Fish – Mae Khlong basin, Thailand – Unknown numbers * Valencia letourneuxi – Fish – Southern Albania and Western Greece – Unknown numbers * Voanioala gerardii (Forest coconut) – Plant – Masoala peninsula, Madagascar – < 10 * Zaglossus attenboroughi (Attenborough’s echidna) – Mammal – Cyclops Mountains, Papua Province, Indonesia – Unknown numbers

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  • Beyond the White Veil

    Beyond the White Veil

    The author tapped their pen against the worn notebook, frowning at the blank page. Outside, the hills of west Wales slumbered in an afternoon lull. They were supposed to be writing about wild hills, about the way the mist rolled in, swallowing everything whole. But the words wouldn’t come. Was it because the real hills outside looked so tame, bathed in a weak spring sunshine? Or was it because the very idea of writing about the wildness, the untamed nature of the world, felt utterly inauthentic?

    Preseli Hills, Pembrokeshire, Wales

    Pen searches for truth,
    Wild landscape in the mind blooms,
    More real than the mist.

    Anthony

    In the fictional world they were trying to build, the mist rolled in with a purpose, a living entity driven by some unknown force. It wasn’t the kind of mist that rolled in most afternoons, shrouding the valleys in a milky haze. This mist was hungry, it devoured the landscape whole, leaving only the skeletal outlines of trees and the ghosts of forgotten ruins.

    But here, in the real world, the mist ambled in, a lazy afterthought of a sea breeze. It did little more than dampen the enthusiasm of the ramblers, forcing them to pull on their waterproofs a little earlier. The author sighed. How could they write about a mist that devoured the world when the most dangerous thing the real mist devoured was a tourist’s picnic plans?

    An idea flickered. What if the wildness wasn’t in the mist itself, but in the way it exposed the wildness within the characters it touched? The author started to write. The first line came easily: “The mist rolled in, uninvited, as it always did.”  This time, the mist wasn’t a malevolent force, but a catalyst. It seeped into the cracks of their lives, revealing the buried anxieties, the unspoken desires. The characters, a young couple on a weekend retreat, found themselves arguing over neglected chores and unspoken resentments, their petty squabbles echoing in the muffled landscape.

    The author smiled. The wildness wasn’t in the mist, but in the way it held up a mirror to the human heart. And perhaps, that was a wilder thing after all.

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  • Finding Clarity in the Mist

    Finding Clarity in the Mist

    Mist veils the pathway,
    Through shadows and uncertainty,
    We walk with purpose.

    Anthony
    What Lies Ahead

    As you stand at the entrance of that narrow path, shrouded in mist, each step forward feels like a leap into the unknown. The trees, towering like guardians, whisper ancient secrets as their branches reach out, creating a canopy that obscures the sky above. The long grass brushes against your legs, concealing the ground beneath, reminding you of the uncertainties that lie ahead.

    In this monochromatic world, devoid of color, every shadow holds a mystery, every rustle a potential revelation. As you venture deeper into the mist, the path ahead seems to both beckon and challenge, drawing you onward with the promise of discovery while testing your resolve with its ambiguity.

    Just as in life, this journey through the unknown is not without its obstacles. The uneven ground beneath your feet reminds you of the unpredictability of the terrain ahead, while the twisting branches of the trees force you to navigate through their maze-like embrace. Yet, with each obstacle overcome, you grow stronger, more resilient, and more prepared to face whatever lies ahead.

    As the mist envelops you, obscuring the path behind and the destination ahead, you realize that this journey is not about reaching a specific endpoint but rather about embracing the experience of exploration and growth. Just as the path disappears into the mist, so too does the future remain veiled in uncertainty, waiting for you to step forward and carve your own path through the unknown.

    And so, with each step forward, you embrace the journey, knowing that while the destination may remain elusive, the beauty and richness of the experience lie in the journey itself. For it is in the midst of uncertainty that we truly discover who we are and what we are capable of, finding strength in the face of adversity and wisdom in the embrace of the unknown.

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  • Dawn Unveils

    Dawn Unveils

    Silent companions,
    Lost in the haze of morning,
    Bound by unseen ties.

    Anthony
    Two Hares
    Ah, the possibilities

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    As the misty veil of dawn begins to lift, two hares materialise in the midst of a field of bluebells, their forms emerging from the swirling fog like apparitions from another realm. With no recollection of how they came to be, the hares find themselves surrounded by a serene landscape, the air heavy with the scent of dew-kissed flowers.

    Confusion grips the hares as they take in their surroundings, their senses heightened by the enigmatic mist that envelops them. They exchange wary glances, their instincts tingling with a mixture of apprehension and wonder at their sudden appearance in this new world.

    As they tentatively explore their new environment, the hares feel a strange connection between them, an invisible thread that binds their fates together. Though they may be strangers to one another, they find solace in each other’s presence, drawing strength from the silent companionship that bridges the gap between them.

    With each step they take, the hares become acutely aware of the pulse of life that thrums beneath the surface of the world around them, the rhythm of nature echoing in their hearts. Though they may not yet understand the purpose behind their arrival, they feel a sense of anticipation stirring within them, a whisper of destiny calling them forward into the unknown.

    As the sun breaks through the mist, casting its warm glow upon the field of bluebells, the two hares stand poised on the threshold of discovery, ready to embrace the adventure that lies ahead. In this moment of infinite possibility, they surrender themselves to the whims of fate, knowing that whatever trials may await them, they will face them together, bound by the unbreakable bond of kinship and courage.

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  • Misty Realms

    Misty Realms

    “Mist veils ancient tales,
    Gwrach y Rhibyn whispers doom,
    Welsh hearts etched in fear”

    Anthony
    Black sheep

    Hag of the Mist

    In the mist-shrouded realm of Welsh folklore, there exists the haunting spectre known as Gwrach y Rhibyn—the Hag of the Mist. This malevolent entity, draped in the cloak of death, emerges when the air thickens with an ominous fog. Gwrach y Rhibyn, a wretched crone with ancient secrets and supernatural powers, casts an unsettling shadow upon those unlucky enough to cross her path. Her appearance forebodes impending tragedy, and the mist itself seems to whisper tales of doom. In the misty veil between the living and the supernatural, Gwrach y Rhibyn innokes a chilling narrative, leaving a lingering sense of fear etched into the hearts of the Welsh people.

    Gwrach y Rhibyn

    Yn y byd cysegredig wedi’i wympasu â niwl yn chwedloniaeth Gymreig, mae yna ysbryd frawychus o’r enw Gwrach y Rhibyn— hag of the Mist. Cyfentrodd ysbryd niweidiol hwn, wedi’i wisgo mewn mantell angau, pan fydd yr awyr yn trwchus gyda niwl dywyll. Gwrach y Rhibyn, hen wrgi â chyfrinachau hynafol a phŵerau dychmygol, sy’n taflu cysgod anghyson ar y rhai anffawdus sy’n croesi ei lwybr. Mae ei hystyr yn rhagweld trais sy’n agosáu, ac mae’r niwl ei hun yn ymddangos fel bod yn sibrwd chwedlau o ddinistr. Yn y llenni niwlog rhwng y byw a’r gorllyd, mae Gwrach y Rhibyn yn ennyn naratif o oeri, gan adael teimlad parhaus o ofn wedi’i ysgrifennu yn llygaid pobl Cymru.

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  • Just be

    Just be

    The art of just being is a gift that we can give ourselves. It is a gift that can help us to live happier and more fulfilling lives

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    The beauty of this photo is that it is open to interpretation; who knows what lays beyond the mist. It is a reminder that there is beauty to be found in all things, even in the simple and everyday. It is also a reminder that inspiration can come from anywhere, even from a simple photo.

    The fog itself is a reminder of the mystery and wonder of life. It is a reminder that there is always more to be discovered, even in the familiar. It is also a reminder that it is okay to not have all the answers.

    The art of just being is about slowing down and appreciating the beauty of the present moment. It is about letting go of our worries and fears, and simply being present in our own skin. It is about connecting with nature and with ourselves.

    Here are some thoughts on the art of just being, inspired by this photo:

    Allow yourself to be open to interpretation
    Don’t try to force a specific meaning onto the photo. Instead, let the photo speak to you on a personal level. What does the photo make you think of? What emotions does it evoke?

    Pay attention to the details
    Notice the way the fog dances around the tree. Notice the branches reaching up to the sky. Notice the leaves that are still clinging to the tree, even in the winter.

    Use the photo as a starting point for your own creativity
    Write a poem or a story inspired by the photo. Paint a picture of the scene. Compose a piece of music. Let me know what you create; the possibilities are endless.

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  • Peace?

    Peace?

    Peace is a gentle breeze,
    Whispering through the trees.
    It’s a warm embrace,
    A loving, healing space.

    Blue piece
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    What’s the point of peace and serenity,
    Of beauty and reflection?
    When all that we have is a moment’s reprieve,
    From the chaos and destruction.

    The river flows on,
    Uncaring of our plight.
    The trees sway in the breeze,
    Unmoved by our cries.

    The fog rolls in,
    Obscuring our sight.
    And the reflection in the water,
    Is a distorted image of our reality.

    So why do we strive for peace and serenity?
    When all that we have is a moment’s reprieve,
    From the chaos and destruction.

    Let us embrace the chaos,
    Let us face the darkness.
    For in the darkness,
    We find our resilience.

    And in the chaos,
    We find our strength.

    For peace and serenity,
    Beauty and reflection,
    Are fleeting illusions.

    But the chaos and destruction,
    Are our reality.

    Let us embrace it,
    And find our way through it.

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  • Exploring the Unknown

    Exploring the Unknown

    “We may be faced with times of darkness
    but our courage can light up the way
    ahead”

    Anthony

    People have been fascinated by the idea of what may be beyond the mist for generations, and both philosophers and academics have put out their own theories about what might be beyond. There are many theories on what is beyond the mist, ranging from the ancient Greeks to the present.

    Misteries Beyond
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    Many religions today follow the ancient Greeks’ belief in an omnipotent and omniscient being who existed outside of the physical world. Other theories propose a spirit world or an unexplored universe beyond the mists, a concept that appears in many fantasy stories.

    Modern theories frequently centre on scientific hypotheses, such as the multiverse, parallel universes, or the possibility that the mist could serve as a portal to another realm. Others contend that the mist could be a tangible representation of our own subconsciousness or a manifestation of a yet-to-be-identified higher power.

    What is beyond the mist continues to be a source of continuous intrigue and speculation, regardless of which theory one subscribes to. It acts as a reminder that there is still much to discover and that our knowledge and comprehension of the universe are still in their infancy.

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  • The Crab Apple Tree

    The Crab Apple Tree

    A Celebration of Nature’s Gifts
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    There is something magical about old, majestic trees standing alone in a field. They seem to have a sense of timelessness and strength, as if they have seen it all and are here to stay. This is certainly the case for the big, old crab apple tree that stands in the middle of a field on the edge of town.

    On foggy mornings, the tree seems to take on a particularly ethereal quality. The soft, swirling mist envelops the tree, making it appear as if it is rising up out of a dream. The gnarled branches reach out into the fog, as if they are reaching for something just beyond our sight.

    Despite its age, the tree is still strong and vital. Its branches are laden with glossy, dark green leaves in the summer and a riot of red and orange in the fall. In the spring, the tree is covered in a blanket of delicate pink and white blossoms, attracting swarms of bees and other pollinators.

    But it is in the fall, when the tree is heavy with fruit, that it truly comes into its own. The crab apples hang like bright, shiny orbs from the branches, waiting to be plucked and turned into pies, jams, and jellies.

    As the fog lifts and the sun breaks through the clouds, the tree is bathed in a warm, golden light. It is a sight to behold, and one that never fails to take my breath away.

    The big, old crab apple tree in the middle of the field is more than just a tree. It is a reminder of the beauty and resilience of nature, and of the passage of time. It is a place of solace and contemplation, and a source of joy and inspiration.

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  • Fascinated by the long-horned cattle of the Preseli Hills

    Fascinated by the long-horned cattle of the Preseli Hills

    Early Morning Magic
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    As I trudged up the hill, still half asleep and bleary-eyed, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement. I was on my way to see the famous long-horned cattle of the Preseli Hills, a range of hills in Pembrokeshire, Wales that is rich in history and natural beauty.

    As I reached the top of the hill, the first thing that struck me was the sound of the cattle lowing. It was a strange and otherworldly sound, and it made me feel as if I was in a totally different time and place. The Preseli Hills have a long history dating back to the Neolithic period, and I couldn’t help but imagine the ancient peoples who once called this place home.

    As I approached the herd, I was struck by the sheer size of these animals. Their horns were longer than my arms, and they curved gracefully out to the sides. These long horns were truly impressive, and I couldn’t help but admire the beauty and majesty of these creatures.

    Despite the chilly morning air, I couldn’t help but smile as I watched the cattle. They were so serene and peaceful, and they seemed completely oblivious to my presence. They made me feel like I was the only person in the world, and it was a truly magical experience.

    As the sun began to rise, my new bovine friends slowly made their way down the hill, and I knew it was time for me to head home. But I left the Preseli Hills with a sense of wonder and amazement, and I knew that I would never forget my early morning walk with the long-horned cattle in this historic and beautiful part of Wales.

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