NATURE BEAUTY

NATURE BEAUTY




(pic sent by a friend)
beauty from ashes...
 (pic sent by a friend)

(pic sent by a friend)
SUNRISE (pic sent by a friend)
SUNRISE... (pic sent by a friend)


BEAUTY  draws us within and gives us joy! Wherever there is beauty, the inner essence  shines through and if you are present, you will experience it.

 When walking or resting in nature, honor that realm by being there fully. Be still, look, listen.
E. Tolle from STILLNESS SPEAKS, 2003, p. 78

Nature always wears the colors of spirit...Emerson

Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.   Rachel Carson

Spirit is forever captured in matter, and matter is the place where Spirit shows itself. It is one sacred world.   Richard Rohr  p. 214 from his book EAGER TO LOVE, 2014

Our task must be to free ourselves from prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.  Einstein

THE EARTH IS FULL OF THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD.    Ps 33:5

Photos below are from relatives and from a friend.
Thanks for sharing your photos; it brings us joy.

pictures below are sent by relatives

NATURE BEAUTY


STILLNESS
PEACE



SUNRISE AWE!

RIVER PEACE

BEAUTY
Kasperella enjoying the sun
winter rose


Pictures below are from a friend.
Peacock beauty



PRESENT...


JOY


CACTUS WREN

SURRENDERED...

MONARCH BUTTERFLY BEAUTY





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