“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” – John Muir place of soothing joy healing reserve of beauty nature’s sacred ground * * * Formed by sand and stones from melting Ice Age glaciers, the 30’ diameter, 15’ deep granite Basin in Franconia Notch, NH, … More Soothing
“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne standing as sentries closed up and vacant faces staring out to sea loneliness replaces life shadows erase hard edges * * * Eighteen Officers Row houses stand vacant at Sandy Hook (NJ) National Park. Officers’ homes traditionally faced the parade ground, but here … More Hallowed
“I see a blanket of benevolence covering the planet, helping to transform Earth’s consciousness from fear to love.” — Louise Hay wrap self in comfort would that life be so easy soft as eiderdown * * * Blanket of softness spans the evening sky • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Softness” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Softness
“Do not get caught in your anger, worries, or fears. Come back to the present moment, and touch life deeply.” – Thich Nhat Hanh limited thinking the trap of tunnel vision loss of perspective * * * Lobster traps piled high, ready to catch unsuspecting prey • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Trapped” haiku by … More Trapped
“No man is an island, no man lives alone.” — John Donne not alone in world collective dependency part of larger whole * * * Great White Egret poses in solo meditation • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Alone” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“For I remember it is Easter morn, and life and love and peace are all new born” ⏤ Alice Freeman Palmer resplendent beauty manifestation of hope display of new life * * * Easter lily unfolds its untarnished petals in universal calling of hope • Easter Lily photo and “Renewal” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Renewal
“I want to be proud of this country, but when aspects of our policy don’t align with my ethics, I want to protest them and try to change them.” — Shepard Fairey with sidewalks all full voices speak up for fairness drown out injustice * * * Wood Storks communicate by snapping their bills together … More Speak Up
“Faith is stepping out on nothing and landing on something” — Cornel West dance on tips of toes lightness a state of true grace strength of loveliness * * * Wings down for smooth landing • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Touchdown” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Everything comes in time to him who knows how to wait.” — Leo Tolstoy await right moment timing makes big difference prize worth waiting for * * * Alligator waits in sun; timing unfortunate for turtle passing by as jaws of hunter snap shut • Photos at Wakodahatchee Wetlands by Jan Logozzo • “Patience” haiku … More Patience
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes.” — Marcel Proust explore new pathways threshold of discovery barrier breakthrough * * * Peaceful kayak passage through nature’s world • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Explore” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 