“LOVE will lay a carpet of treasures under your feet.” — Rumi smooth softness invites magic carpet softens bumps long miles disappear * * * Lily pads border pond with magic carpet • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Magic Carpet” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“You will never ‘find’ time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.” — Charles Buxton pursue a clear mind physical, mental balance make time to unwind * * * Kayakers trade busy lives for mind-clearing time on the water • Photo and “Clear Mind” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“In the world of chaos, let lavender be your calm oasis.” — Anonymous measure of calmness lavender-steeped breath of air unbottled healing * * * A versatile and fragrant herb, lavender offers numerous benefits, from stress relief to culinary delight • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Calming” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“We have forgotten what rocks and plants still know – we have forgotten how to be – to be still – to be ourselves – to be where life is here and now.” — Eckhart Tolle finding place of peace relaxing in solitude realizing soul * * * A sanctuary of peacefulness, Lavender Pond, Killingworth, … More Tranquility
“Life isn’t black and white. It’s a million gray areas, don’t you find?” — Ridley Scott truth hidden in gray cover-up of age and facts here and now image * * * Most active at night or dusk, yellow-crowned night herons are seen in the light of day in gray-and-black plumage and long head plumes … More Beauty of Gray
“In the end, history is about people. It’s about what we do together and what drives us apart. It’s about struggle.” — Jill Lepore promising outlook of more inclusive future politics of joy * * * Historic New England inn preserves heritage of days when colonials met to discuss and hash out differences in ways … More Proud Heritage
“In military contexts, uniforms are more than attire; they are a visual representation of the dedication and sacrifice of those who wear them.” — Abushaikh beyond mere clothing uniform proclaims honor symbol of service * * * When we look at something, it’s not just about what we see, but how we see it, what … More Symbolic Sight
“In the backyard of my childhood home, every tree was a fortress, every bush a hiding spot, and every puddle an ocean to explore.” – Unknown perched high overhead home a castle of remnants birthplace memories * * * Connect with Memories ~ Osprey on nest of sticks and rags is sight to remember and … More Memories
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” — Eleanor Roosevelt stretch way of seeing picture wow of tomorrow see beyond what’s real “ * * Envisioning ~ “This is what I will look like!” says the dusky brown-gray feathered cygnet, swimming beside the beautiful white-feathered adult swan … More Envision
“Live a balanced life – learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.” — Robert Fulghum stones stacked in layers symbols of balance and calm stay still and create * * * Commonly associated with spiritual devotion and prayer, the ancient practice of … More Well-Balanced
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