Practice of Zen

“Forget the years, forget distinctions. Leap into the boundless and make it your home.” — Zhuangzi moment by moment realize joy of being natural movement *   *   * Movements of Brown Pelican reflect joy of being. Call it a natural expression of Zen • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Practice of Zen” haiku by Mary … More Practice of Zen

Tied in knots

“When you have no idea  how to surrender and you’re tied up in knots, just breathe!” — Judith Orloff tied up in a knot alarm and worries constrict relax and feel free *   *   * Pelican gains forward headway regardless of tangled perspective • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tied in knots” haiku by Mary … More Tied in knots

Chill out

“Chill out, relax and have an open mind.” — George Noory playground of blue sky place to soar and glide and chill set calm spirit free *   *   * Brown Pelican takes advantage of blue sky’s aerodynamic currents • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Chill out” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025

Stress Relief

“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God.” — Anne Frank empty seats await heal those looking for relief nature’s antidote *   *   * Front row seats available for nature’s healing show • Photo and … More Stress Relief

Stormy

“Tomorrow may be fair, however stormy the sky of today.” — Lewis Howard Latimer stormy skies prevail dark clouds loom on horizon forecast worrisome *   *   * Prefer the light of sun • Photo and “Stormy” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025

New Day

“Imagine if we treated each new dawn of each new day with the same reverence and joy as we do each new year…” Angie Lynn let the new year dawn leaving yesterday behind hold hope in its place *   *   * To celebrate the New Year, I am giving a copy of my book, Say … More New Day

Renewal

“Every day is a renewal, every morning the daily miracle. This joy you feel is life.” — Gertrude Stein winged messengers soar maneuvers of renewal aerial envoys *   *   * Birds in flight serve as symbols of hope and renewal, inspiring appreciation of beauty as we navigate through life • “In Flight” photo by Jan … More Renewal

Eagle’s Wings

“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

New Perspective

“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

Ballerina

“The physical language of the body is so much more powerful than words.” — Bill Irwin classical movements lines and shapes of expression loftiest language *   *   * Aerial Maneuver ~ Great Blue Heron lands smoothly—a finished ballet • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Ballerina” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024