“Life’s most precious moments are not all loud or uproarious. Silence and stillness has its own virtues.” — Kilroy J. Oldster “When you approach something to photograph it, first be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence. Then don’t leave until you have captured its essence.” — Minor White * … More Stillness
“Sometimes, not saying anything is the best answer. You see, silence can never be misquoted.” — Unknown author * * * Parental argument — Osprey photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
“I like it when it rains hard. It sounds like white noise everywhere, which is like silence but not empty.” — Mark Haddon * * * Rained in. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
and just stare into the water. I don’t fish, I don’t hunt, I don’t scuba, don’t spear, don’t boat, don’t play basketball or football ̶ I excel at staring into space. I’m really good at that.” — Iggy Pop * * * “Kingfisher meditation”—watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2015
and sit in silence and kind of meditate. Nature is calming, and it’s nice to go out there and clear my head.” — Devon Werkheiser “Your best ideas, those eureka moments that turn the world upside down, seldom come when you’re juggling emails, rushing to meet the 5 P.M. deadline or straining to make your … More “I like to sit in my backyard. I go out on the hammock…
“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
standing still, silent, tiny speck in vast splendor— portrayal of peace * * * Haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2014
and learn from it. It has a quality and a dimension all its own.” — Chaim Potok * * * Great Egret photo by Mary O’Connor © 2014
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 