I've had just enough time to... stand on one foot
Taken of the Kung Fu duck standing on one leg on the rock in the garden of a restaurant in Hanoi
Why stand on one foot when you have two?
Close your eyes and learn from the blind
Stand on one like the flamingos do
And if you do not know why
Know at least how it feels like
Five seconds and counting
You cannot keep still
And if you only have ten seconds
To learn all you can standing on one foot
This is it –
“Do not do unto others what is hateful to you”
And if you need to learn economics standing on one foot, this is it :D -
Such a cute duck!
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This was taken in a small garden outside a Vietnamese restaurant in Hanoi. There were other ducks swimming and frolicking in the pool. But this lone duck stood stoically one one leg on top of a rock disregarding all the activities around it. There was an air of Zen around it, it was as if it was reflecting on some of Life's profound questions. It stood motionless yet I can feel its sharp gaze on me and watching me with interest. What does it see and what were its thoughts as I took its picture? Maybe we were kindred spirits and it the wiser of us two.
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You should stand on one leg and close your eyes and see if you can stand still for more than a few seconds :)
Ever wonder why flamingos stand on one leg? Is there a reason and do you know?
In a famous Jewish story, an enlightened rabbi replied to a non-Jew who try to scorn the religion by asking whether the rabbi can teach him the whole Law while he stands on one leg to which came the famous reply "do not do unto others what is hateful to you", all else are just details.
Andrew 62
well ... I attempt it in my yoga classes ;-)
great picture and accompanying text
henrhyde (gill)
Beautiful closeup , with great light .
Love the philosophy of your words.
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Oh...Its So Lovely Capture ...
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Wonderful!
ho.ge
a good balance in life is all you need :) and doing like the words:
"do not do unto others what is hateful to you" and the world would be a paradise!
Could be so easy !!!!!!!
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nice pic
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Fav!
MAMEDE HARFOUCHE
KEEP SAFE AND STAY BLESSED, Thou.
KISSES AND PEACE.
الله أكبر * " ALLAH HU AKBAR! "
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Amazing details!
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Looks like a very wise philosopher indeed ! He follows his own path ...and his life is in balance . Fine image and writing ....thanks for sharing :-) Happy weekend :-)
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Wonderful image and thoughts. Hope you have been well, my friend.
ginopucci
grazie per aver inserito una mia foto tra le tue preferite.
complimenti per questa splendida foto.
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Fabulous capture Thou. I love watching ducks doing this - but your photo is even more special because of the lovely flowing water in the background, the clarity of the shot and your wonderful and thought provoking reflections. This pose always make me think of Yoga and meditation. Which I used to do a long time ago and and I really should start doing again. To me this is a wonderful Zen moment and and a demonstration of inner strength, equilibrium and harmony. Having said that your second paragraph of thoughts about religion certainly puts a different light on the matter. Perhaps if he asked the same request from this Zen duck the duck wouldn't even be bothered by this silly and scornful suggestion. It would be like the well known idiom "water off a duck's back" : D lol : ))
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They always look cool to me on one leg
娜 娜☂Nana
Do not do unto others what is hateful to you
This means:是不要做討厭的人?
Sorry, my poor English >"<
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Ohhhh.... yes !!!!!! for us humans ...why ??? ... but for the duckes I think they have other reasons.....
The photo is so nice....
and your words so interesting Dear Thou.... I thank you millions and billions of times for the positivity you give me....
Sorry I was not so present in these days and now I am rushing and not giving my best....(not good)....
Take care my friend & see you soon.....
♥♥Evergreen Veronica♥♥
Hope your travels do not make you too much tired.... have a good week... Blessings
Kathy_9
That's a very thought provoking question and a great image.
msonflk is running late
fabulous shot.
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己所不欲, 勿施於人
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and he is quite comfortable here...............i wish i could stand on one leg and look quite as elegant :-)
I fall over haha
excellent clarity, she is so beautiful and soft.......i can almost reach out and touch her.