“It’s pretty easy to decide to roll with the punches, to look at the enormity of natural disaster and choose to hunker down and do less. It’s more important than ever, I think, to persist and make a dent in the universe instead.” — Seth Godin when the day goes bad better to tackle trouble hiding … More Hunker Down
“Life is like fording a river, stepping from one slippery stone to another….” — Merle Shain hold on to my hand velvety appearance fools just plain slippery * * * Wet algae-covered rocks pretty, but slick • Photo and “Slippery” haiku by Mary O’Connor Celebrate 2025 with new inspiration and Say Yes! to Your Creative … More Slippery
“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
“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
“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” — Alan Keightley see what is wiggling maybe a baby white whale won’t know til you look To explore an idea, to dig deeper, is to open up creativity • Find … More Exploration
“It’s in moments like these that you forget how soothing the sea can be, and you remember its power and force.” — Michelle Segrest sails catching the wind bow setting course through life’s seas powerful beauty * * * Wings of the Eagle — US Coast Guard cadets departs from New London, CT on a … More Eagle’s Wings
“Each sunrise brings a new day filled with new hopes for a new beginning.” — Debasish Mridha sunrise erases past tomorrow begins today troubles out of sight * * * New Horizon ~ Sunrise presents perspective of hope • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “New Perspective” haiku and blog post by Mary O’Connor © 2924 … More New Perspective
“The air was warm and breezy. with windows reflecting the still bright sun.” — Victoria Kahler absorbing last light awaiting brightness of dawn tomorrow brings new * * * Transition ~ Tied up for the night • Photo and “Recharging” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“It takes patience to thread the needle. The more you learn the technique, the better you will get at it in the future.” — Kemi Sogunle shaky hand won’t work pathway’s fine eye elusive practice makes perfect * * * Threading the Needle ~ Maneuvering through eye of the bridge • Photo by Jan Logozzo … More Steady Hand
“People who soar are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change.” — Chuck Swindoll looking down on earth viewpoint of stunning beauty best seat in the house * * * Powerful view ~ Powered paragliding or paramotoring is a form of ultralight aviation in which a paraglider pilot wears a back-pack … More Powerful View
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