Thank you for such a morning prayer. By the time I finished reading it my heart had swelled to twice its size. To know our world so intimately is a special grace.
I needed this today. Noise clutters my thoughts and heart as of late. Reading your post was like gently pushing aside the brush and stepping into a quiet clearing where only the cicadas’s soundtrack is there to greet me. Thank you, friend. And your beautiful drawings are always a balm for my heart. 💗
Your writing is as intricate as a detailed drawing. Beautifully done, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
For me a recent moment of awe was a deep focus on early evening setting sun over a great lake, and the millions of dancing lights on the surface of the water.
Thank you so much, Brian, for reading and for your thoughtful comment. And your moment… I can picture it. I have a cherished memory of being in a sailboat in the Aegean Sea, listening to Tchaikovsky on my Sony Walkman, watching the sun sparkles dance on the water in perfect timing with the music. I will never forget how it felt. Thank you 🙏🏼
These are photos I’ve taken, from walks nearby, to Nevada & Tuscany. I am, in awe of the detail of blossoms. How the grow. Where they grow. Noticed. Just sitting, or walking in the nature world is enough. Sharing our experiences important. A quote from Willa Cather, My Antonia. “I sat down in the middle of the garden…I could see the tall grasses wave…I was something that lay under the sun and felt it, like the pumpkins, and I did not want to be anytime more. I was entirely happy.”
Oh my gosh, these are gorgeous images. And that is one of my faovurite passages from that novel. It truly is that simple sometimes. I feel like I don't have that feeling nearly as much as I used to. Probably because it's been too hot for me to be outside like I used to be. Looking forward to cooler days and more time to wander. xoxo
Well, that was a beautiful thing to read. Your photos, drawings, painting of Milkweed…thank you for sharing your awe.
I have had the milkweed under the lens of my camera, and in my hand, since i was a very young child. It grew all around my home and was an important part of my make believe world.
I will pause, before I share my awe, because I want to find some quiet, and center myself. Flowers are truly amazing, and Queen Anne’s Lace is just wow. I will return.🕊️
I had forgotten about the joy of milkweed and of jewelweed and all the medicines nature provides. I used to practice Native American Medicine and would wander the woods, fields and streams collecting plant materials with my teacher who was a Native Medicine Man. Your post reminds me of that time. The wonder of locating the plant I was sent out to find and then all of the beauty of it. The plant structure and each plant's protections and silly characteristics, to finally processing it into medicines. Jewelweed was one of my favorites for its explosive seeds. It is also an antidote for Stinging nettle. Our theory what grows near you is likely your medicine. And not always but many times a poison has an antidote nearby like a symbiotic relationship. As always beautiful drawings and beautiful words.
This is so interesting and beautiful, Ari. I have made flower essences for my spirit for decades from what grows right around me. I just trust my intuition about the wild plants from my back yard that I choose. It’s subtle, energetic magic that I don’t need to understand except to know they work in mysterious ways. Thank you for your beautiful comment!
Thank you for such a morning prayer. By the time I finished reading it my heart had swelled to twice its size. To know our world so intimately is a special grace.
I am so so glad. Would love a peek into what has captured your own eyes lately. Always feel free to share that here!
I needed this today. Noise clutters my thoughts and heart as of late. Reading your post was like gently pushing aside the brush and stepping into a quiet clearing where only the cicadas’s soundtrack is there to greet me. Thank you, friend. And your beautiful drawings are always a balm for my heart. 💗
I'm so so glad. The anxiety in the world is so thick right now. I'm so happy you are here. Thank you, so much, Suzanne. ❤️
Your writing is as intricate as a detailed drawing. Beautifully done, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
For me a recent moment of awe was a deep focus on early evening setting sun over a great lake, and the millions of dancing lights on the surface of the water.
Thank you so much, Brian, for reading and for your thoughtful comment. And your moment… I can picture it. I have a cherished memory of being in a sailboat in the Aegean Sea, listening to Tchaikovsky on my Sony Walkman, watching the sun sparkles dance on the water in perfect timing with the music. I will never forget how it felt. Thank you 🙏🏼
What a wonderful sharing of beauty, reverence, and awe. Seeing the world through your eyes has lifted my heart and gives me hope. 🙏
Thank you. I am so glad. I would love a glimpse into what you have felt wonder and awe about lately. If you feel like sharing!
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These are photos I’ve taken, from walks nearby, to Nevada & Tuscany. I am, in awe of the detail of blossoms. How the grow. Where they grow. Noticed. Just sitting, or walking in the nature world is enough. Sharing our experiences important. A quote from Willa Cather, My Antonia. “I sat down in the middle of the garden…I could see the tall grasses wave…I was something that lay under the sun and felt it, like the pumpkins, and I did not want to be anytime more. I was entirely happy.”
It’s that simple, sometimes.
Oh my gosh, these are gorgeous images. And that is one of my faovurite passages from that novel. It truly is that simple sometimes. I feel like I don't have that feeling nearly as much as I used to. Probably because it's been too hot for me to be outside like I used to be. Looking forward to cooler days and more time to wander. xoxo
I did not mean to misquote WC…it’s “anything more” NOT anytime.
The rest of the hastily written erroneous words are mine!❤️
Well, that was a beautiful thing to read. Your photos, drawings, painting of Milkweed…thank you for sharing your awe.
I have had the milkweed under the lens of my camera, and in my hand, since i was a very young child. It grew all around my home and was an important part of my make believe world.
I will pause, before I share my awe, because I want to find some quiet, and center myself. Flowers are truly amazing, and Queen Anne’s Lace is just wow. I will return.🕊️
I await!
I had forgotten about the joy of milkweed and of jewelweed and all the medicines nature provides. I used to practice Native American Medicine and would wander the woods, fields and streams collecting plant materials with my teacher who was a Native Medicine Man. Your post reminds me of that time. The wonder of locating the plant I was sent out to find and then all of the beauty of it. The plant structure and each plant's protections and silly characteristics, to finally processing it into medicines. Jewelweed was one of my favorites for its explosive seeds. It is also an antidote for Stinging nettle. Our theory what grows near you is likely your medicine. And not always but many times a poison has an antidote nearby like a symbiotic relationship. As always beautiful drawings and beautiful words.
This is so interesting and beautiful, Ari. I have made flower essences for my spirit for decades from what grows right around me. I just trust my intuition about the wild plants from my back yard that I choose. It’s subtle, energetic magic that I don’t need to understand except to know they work in mysterious ways. Thank you for your beautiful comment!