Wildlife's incredible hardiness... In central Canada, we're experiencing the second coldest winter in 120 years...! I certainly believe it, from the absolutely freezing cold temperatures that have lingered for over a month now... For example, -31 C (with the wind it feels like -41 C). What truly amazes me is that regardless of this deep freeze, I still have the pleasure of seeing Ravens, Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Chickadees and Redpolls (like the one in the photo) flying and calling through … [Read more...]
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December 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Divinely created masterpieces... While everything created by the Divine is a glorious miracle that fills me with loving wonder and reverence, I discover particular creations at times that seem to burst with artistic joy!... When I first discovered this Green Darner dragonfly (in my former urban backyard of gardens)... I was in absolute awe!... Not only is its size of 4 inches from wing tip to wing tip very impressive, but the colour combinations are so striking and bedazzling! This one … [Read more...]
♥ Miracle of the Day ♥
December 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Delightful surprises of Nature!... It's so easy to overlook things in our environment that we get used to seeing. We might see the same species of birds, mammals, trees or plants and not really notice them anymore, since they're no longer a novelty... I tend to do that in urban areas, but when I'm out in Nature, I always see things with wonder - as if seeing them for the first time. Even if I've seen Chickadees, Oak trees or Squirrels hundreds of times, I still delight in every one I … [Read more...]
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September 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Creative inspirations... We're all creative in some way or other, no matter what our age... As children, we're natural creators of games, pictures, crafts, stories,... Our imagination is bold and free, so we're always open to inspiration and it flows beautifully... Creativity is part of our natural state of being. If you feel you've lost your creative inspiration over the years, think back to when you were a child and observe without judgement what inspired you, what brought you your … [Read more...]
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September 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Endless surprises of Nature!... Life truly delights in continuously surprising us with its wonders... I don't know about you, but the mushrooms known as 'puffballs' that I've seen are never larger than a golf ball. THIS one that I happened upon however... is GIANT!... It radiates its white colour in the sunlight like a beacon in the middle of the clearing where it grew. I couldn't help but exclaim wonder out loud. I never tire of discovering more of Nature's miracles... … [Read more...]
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September 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Divine creations with a high smile-inducing factor... There are certain beings in our world that, when we happen to encounter them, we just can't help but instantly smile and feel so joyful in their presence because they're sooooo endearing to us. There's just something about them that hugs our hearts!... ♥ With love and wonder-filled spirit, … [Read more...]
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July 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The JOY of beauty and rare encounters... Walking in a trail and feeling loving appreciation for all the beauty that surrounds me, I came upon a cluster of three "blue flags", an uncommon type of gorgeous wild iris in this area. They look so regal at the edge of the woods. What a gift to encounter such rarities. We never know what beauty awaits our discovery... ♥ With love and wonder-filled spirit, … [Read more...]
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May 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The incredible and beautiful diversity of wildlife that share our world with us never ceases to amaze and delight me!... This gorgeous chameleon made a surprise appearance under the second floor lanai of Home Heart Hawaii, on the Big Island! I couldn't stop smiling admiringly as I watched it move ever so carefully, one grasping hand and foot at a time, as it eyed its observers with cautious curiosity. It was so endearing!... and such a joy to share with fellow-admirers Eva and … [Read more...]
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May 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What a spectacular lizard the MO'O is!!!... and the way they observe and look at you with those turquoise-rimmed eyes is so endearing!... How fun it must have been to create such a delightfully colourful little being!... I doubt that anyone can look at these little lizards and not smile - their colours exude joy!... ♥ With love and wonder-filled spirit, … [Read more...]
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May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It's always such a blessing to encounter these beautiful, docile beings of the ocean!... This one was sunning herself and resting on the warm lava stones of Hawaii, fully being in the moment... while others were floating like little islands in the shallow water near the shore, feeding peacefully, occasionally poking their heads out of the water to take in another breath... making eye contact... Having voluteered 11 years ago for 3 months in Costa Rica on the Pacific side, for PRETOMA … [Read more...]
