Shadow

“Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.” — Junichiro Tanizaki *   *   * Patterns of Outreach — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Calm Down

“The sun rises every morning and sheds light, vanquishing the night’s darkness. The rooster also rises every morning only, unlike the sun, he simply makes noise. But the darkness of the night is dispelled by sunshine, not by the rooster’s crowing. The world can use more light and less noise. Wherever I can, I want … More Calm Down

Light waves

“Take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Mentally picture all tiredness, tension, and fatigue leaving you. Visualize that a wave of golden light is entering you at the top of your head and passing throughout your entire body.” — Frederick Lenz “Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair.” — Susan Polis … More Light waves

Light

“You have no need to travel anywhere. Journey within yourself, enter a mine of rubies and bathe in the splendor of your own light. — Rumi “Light, that first phenomenon of the world, reveals to us the spirit and living soul of this world through color.” — Johannes Itten *   *   * The Chain … More Light

Hope…

is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.  ̶   Desmond Tutu * * * Photo credit: Mary O’Connor © 2014