“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature.” – Rachel Carson tree of life motif echoing nature’s rhythm reigniting hope *. *. * Set against the evergreen needles of pines, delicate blossoms capture the returning life and hope of springtime • Photo and “Healing” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed.” — Indra Devi looking glass study reflected limitations see surface only *. *. * Springtime reflection simply hints … More Looking Glass
“Liquid brown eyes begged: ‘Take me with you. I’ll be good.’ Oh, the lies that dogs told.” ― Courtney Milan soulful brown eyes overflowing affection utter loyalty *. *. * “Don’t leave me,” Sharky begs his person, Sammy, speaking with simply his eyes • Watercolor painting and “Forever Friend” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“There was almost a fairy quality to this place… the clear air and the feeling of detachment that touched almost on greatness of the spirit.” — Clifford D. Simak pastoral beauty drenched with tranquility idyllic stillness *. *. * Spring blossoms crowd out any residual trace of winter’s gloom • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Idyllic
“The kind of happy that goes all the way through your soul happy. I need to finger paint more often! “ — Carolyn Dube sensory freedom happiness in the making artistic statement *. *. * Opening to the day’s sun, water lilies appear as tiny pots of colorful paints— happy expression in the making • Photo … More Paint Pots
“Every day is not just another assignment; it is a small, but contained, voyage of discovery.” — David Doubilet leaving safe harbor open to uncertainty testing the unknown *. *. * Destined to become one of the most tragic legends of the sea, the doomed RMS Titanic steams toward its intended New York destination with … More Voyage
“Do not allow negative thoughts to enter your mind for they are weeds that strangle confidence.” — Bruce Lee choking beauty out appealing in their own right wildness gone amuck *. *. * Weeds edge out fresh waters of wildlife preserve • Photo and “Weeds” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight — it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower you talkin’ to me? power of size dynamic positive mind wins *. *. * More than 170 to 180 bird species of large and small shapes and sizes … More Mindset
“Glory lies in the attempt to reach one’s goal and not in reaching it.” — Mahatma Gandhi stretch to the limit meet challenge with conviction reach beyond comfort*. *. * Great White Heron stretches neck high to reach the sky • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “A Stretch” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” — Coco Chanel quiet elegance delicate simplicity arresting statement *. *. * Long, filamentous plumes set off Snowy Egret’s pure beauty • Photo in Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, by Jan Logozzo • “Pure Elegance” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026.
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 