“How much of human life is lost in waiting.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson waiting out the storm exercising much patience holding out to play * * * Just Sitting ~ Pleasure Waiting photo and “Waiting” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“There is no such thing as bad weather— only the wrong clothes.” — Billy Connolly waiting at corner shifting winds change outing plans adjust sails for new * * * Windblown ~ Great Egret hunches up to hold skirts down • Photo and “Shifting Winds” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” — Joyce Meyer waiting to blossom color in all its fullness hidden at moment * * * Waiting to Blossom ~ Rhododendron bud photo and Patience Haiku* poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020 * Haiku: a Japanese poem of … More Patience
“Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or hatch.” Charlotte’s Web “Everyone needs time to develop their dreams. An egg in the nest doesn’t become a bird overnight.” — Lois Ehlert * * * Summer’s Treasure — Photo By Jill Chambers © 2019
“I’m happiest when I’m just hanging out with my friends…it really doesn’t matter what we do.” — Kirsten Dunst * * * Cormorants, just hanging out. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
“Green is the prime color of the worlds, and that from which its loveliness arises.” — Pedro Calderon de la Barca * * * Something to keep in mind while waiting for loveliness to arise again. — Photo by Mary O’Connor ©2017
“It’s very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Pine needles and oak leaves float at … More “All that is important comes in quietness and waiting.” — Patrick Lindsay
waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine. — Morris West * * * Photo credit, Mary O’Connor © 2014 ̶
