Gossip

“Gossip is nature’s telephone.” — Sholom Aleichem curious to hear tell me even if not true love storytelling *   *   * “Tell me!” ~ Egret spreads a few words of gossip to his Cormorant buddy • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Gossip” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021

Theatrics

“The greater the outward show, the greater the inward poverty.” — J. Krishnamurti showy theatrics obscure underlying truths audience will judge *   *   * Showtime ~ Heron Dance photo by Jan Logozzo • “Theatrics” Haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020

Stand firm

“Be sure to put your feet in the right place… then stand firm.” — Abraham Lincoln    *   *   * Best stance — Egret photos by Mary O’Connor © 2018        

Flight

“If you wish to fly to new heights, begin by setting your sights on a destination you can reach and then create a flight plan, a map, that will be your guide.” — Debbie Ford *   *   * New Heights —  Great White Heron photo by Jan Logozzo © 2018  

Awe

“If the world could remain within a frame like a painting on the wall, I think we’d see the beauty then and stand staring in awe.” — Conor Oberst   *   *   * Egret in Marsh  — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017

Yoga

        “The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are your body and your mind.”—Rodney Yee                       “If I’m losing balance in a pose, I stretch higher and God reaches down to steady me. It works every time, and … More Yoga

Tiptoe

“I generally wade in blind and trust to fate and instinct to see me through.” — Peter Straub *   *   * Egret in marsh photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016

“Stand still…

  “and silently watch the world go by – and it will.” — Unknown Finding joy is an ongoing journey. Discover more about the steps along the way in my book, Life Is Full of Sweet Spots. * * * Photo credit: Jan Logozzo