Comparing yourself to another is deadly. We either end up feeling ‘less than’ or ‘more than’ yet most of us do it without even thinking. Our ancestors’ survival often depended on being aware of who to follow, who to trust and how to maintain one’s place in the group. To a large extent our … Continue reading To compare 11.8.25
Tag: Inner self-awareness
The Seed 11 /19/24
It all began with an archetype card of that name. The seed contains all the potential of the fully realized plant. Also, at this time it said, ‘pay attention to irritants.’ Like the piece of sand in an oyster, the grit can become a pearl – a treasure. I had drawn a card for guidance … Continue reading The Seed 11 /19/24
Reflections on my 76th year –November 2024
Initially I started this web log as a vehicle for recording the events of my ‘retirement’ years and sharing my photographs with friends. I also hoped that if I slid into dementia, I would have tangible evidence of my rich, full life. My birthday month is like a personal New Year’s Eve. It is a … Continue reading Reflections on my 76th year –November 2024
The Mystery of Light 9/27/24
I awaken from a dream of a place I don't remember. As I try to catch the meaning, it fades like the mists of remembrance in the light of dawn. I hear a kind voice in my head - one much wiser than I am. “Yes, child, listen. Let your mind spin into the Mystery … Continue reading The Mystery of Light 9/27/24
Thistle 8/31/24
This is another simple story about a plant I admire and find beautiful. Here grows a thicket of blooms beside the barn that I pass each day as I head toward Luna’s paddock. My lineage is Irish, Scottish and English. The emblem of Scotland is one I have always found enchanting. The thistle represents overcoming … Continue reading Thistle 8/31/24
the desert
“The Desert leaves us disoriented, desperate for direction, grasping for meaning longing for solid ground. For endless miles we are confronted with a lack of clarity and existential dread. We are hungry, thirsty pleading with life to get back to normal-to become animated by the simple pleasantries of day-to-day life. The desert offers no such … Continue reading the desert
paradigm ***
A standard, perspective, or set of ideas. A paradigm is a way of looking at something. (The images are simply ones that show the fun I have when doing photography. They have little to do with this story. There are captions under most of them. If you don’t feel like reading – enjoy the pictures. 😊) "COLORADO … Continue reading paradigm ***
why write?
Why do I continue to put myself out with this weblog? At first, it was a vehicle for sharing my photographs. As a kid, when I got a book, I always looked at the pictures first. So, I thought “Stories & Pictures,” what’s not to like? In the beginning, it was enough for me. However, … Continue reading why write?
Stories & Pictures 