Natural Abundance

I'm in awe of the beauty of nature as each day unfolds and something new blooms in our yard. Rain or shine, the Earth provides us with natural abundance.

Dear Mother Nature,
I am grateful.

Be good to yourself and each other. Namaste'   

                            

Phil and Tulips

According to Punxsutawney Phil, we're headed for an early Spring this year. And I couldn't be happier. Okay, the realist in me is thinking that we still have some winter to slog through, but the optimist in me says, "It won't be long now."

Anyone who knows me or follows my blogs knows that flowers don't escape my camera lens, be it my DSLR or phone camera.

Tulips are some of my all-time favorites so I'll be on the hunt for them soon. In the meantime, enjoy these from an image I took last Spring. I call it Focal Beauty.

Be good to yourself and each other. Namaste'

The Other Side

I was just speaking with my Uncle who is 86 years old. I love him. We always had such good times together. He's very witty even now. When I was a kid he would always tell me I was his favorite niece. Well ... I'm his only niece, so that was a long-standing joke we had together.

We were discussing what we think happens after we die. He asked me if I would want to know what it's like on the other side. My answer was a resounding yes! I have an inclination to believe that it's more beautiful than anything here on Earth. Yet I'm not ready to find out anytime soon. I still have many adventures to experience here.

Do you want to know what's on the other side when it's your time to cross over? I'd love to hear what you think. Post a comment below ...

Peruvian Cereus - infrared effect

Be good to yourself and each other. Namaste'

Backlit Beauty

For those that know me, you'll remember that I've often said that no flowers come into our house without me photographing them. This one is no exception. She is from a bouquet that I picked up yesterday when my daughter and I went to the Farmer's Market in Salem. This one is available for sale at my gallery: reginaarnold.com without my watermark signature.

Take good care of yourself and each other. Namaste'

There is No Death

Yesterday I was thinking of my Mom and missing being able to talk to her so I asked God to give me a sign that she's happy. Within an hour, as I was checking my email, a message came in from a blog that I follow. The title was THERE IS NO DEATH. There it was ... my sign. The gist of the message was that when we leave our physicality, we transform into a different dimension. I know in my heart that it's true. And I'm profoundly grateful for the confirmation.

Today's image is of the flower from my garden; just a different version of the image I posted previously. In essence, it's a glorious metaphor.

Take good care of yourself and each other. Namaste'

White Magic

I found this beautiful bloom in the back yard and thought it was quite magical. The petals are soft and a beautiful white; almost transparent, with the center having delicate red stripes. The camera just doesn't do it justice.

I wish I knew what it was. Not a clue! It grows on a vine that just started growing in the last few weeks. If I didn't know better, I'd think it was Spring instead of Autumn.

Be good to yourself and each other. Namaste'

Something New

While roaming around outside today, I discovered this little beauty. Isn't she lovely? I've never met a flower I didn't like! Take good care of yourself and each other. Namaste'

What We Focus On

All parts of the west coast are suffering from lack of rain, dealing with wildfires, and becoming homeless because of the devastation. Let us all pray that the PTB stop the weather modifications, and release the stored water that could help to alleviate the situation.

It's supposed to rain here this week. Father God, send some to the ravaged and scorched places on this planet ... our home. Without water, we cannot survive and neither can the plant and animal kingdoms.

This lovely bloom reminds me to be grateful for the beauty in this world ... because what we focus on expands. So I will focus on water falling from the sky. Namaste'

Petals

Sad day.  You are subjected to your mean-spirited father and stepmother who have influenced your judgment and feelings about your mother.  I feel bad for you and your mom but there's nothing I can do about it.  I'm just your grandmother and as such, grandparents have no rights. 

Believe me when I say that the day is coming when the darkness will serve the light.  You can see it in this flower.  I love you and wish you all peace.  Namaste'