Life is interesting at times, as I lean into myself even more I can better sense when I need to be more gentle with myself, or when I need to stop and redirect. As a strong coping mechanism I have leaned hard on the redirect and listening. As the oldest of my siblings, Ive beenContinue reading “Rediscovering Creativity After Loss: My 8-Month Journey”
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Embracing Healing in Shifting Times| Full Moon
Written July 9, 2025 It’s often too easy to sink into the victim game of life. After listening to a wonderful video about the full moon happening July 10th I feel even more aligned in life. It’s time to choose the higher frequency, always. It’s time to stand behind your voice and also beside it.Continue reading “Embracing Healing in Shifting Times| Full Moon”
Macro Monday | Sunflowers
Feeling truly grateful this week for the shifts that are happening for me, with arms wide open! Much like this flower! These beauties are blooming in our raised bed, grateful as when we first brought it home, our dog ate the only one in bloom at the time 😉 “Sunflowers end up facing the sun,Continue reading “Macro Monday | Sunflowers”
Lens-Artist Challenge #356 | Quiet Hours
I am excited to begin participating in the online weekly themes within WordPress as a Lens-Artist Challenge. This week the guest host is SH. The theme Quiet Hours, is so beautifully timed. At a time in my life where I am pulling myself more within, to set aside the rest of the world and focusContinue reading “Lens-Artist Challenge #356 | Quiet Hours”
Captivating Flower Photos for Event Decorations
The centre pieces for the shower were just gorgeous! I had fun capturing some macro shots of the flowers – just beautiful! The colours and flowers were outstanding. A flower does not rush its bloom, reminding you to trust your own timing in life!
July Full Moon
It’s often too easy to sink into the victim game of life. After listening to a wonderful video about the full moon happening July 10th I feel even more aligned in life. It’s time to choose the higher frequency, always. It’s time to stand behind your voice and also beside it. It’s time to knowContinue reading “July Full Moon”
Capturing the Beauty of Gardens Through Photography
The way a garden can pull my heart in, instant peace, fulfillment and I can drift into my own little world, even with a crowd of people around. If anyone saw me bending over, in a dress, I may need to offer apologies, I see the shot and go in LOL! I was excited forContinue reading “Capturing the Beauty of Gardens Through Photography”
Discovering a Peaceful Urban Oasis in My Aunt’s Backyard
Walking into my aunts backyard is like walking into the secret garden, its so peaceful for being in a city. The variety is vast and so very natural looking. Even in the heat of the city! Red, is so challenging to photograph in the high noon sunshine, even when toned down for settings! Alas, stillContinue reading “Discovering a Peaceful Urban Oasis in My Aunt’s Backyard”
Capturing Summer’s Beauty: Sunflowers and Grasshoppers
On a beautifully hot humid summer afternoon, I was taking photos of the new sunflowers that had just blossomed, as I was capturing the delicate details of the blossom before it opens, I noticed this little guy. A tiny baby grasshopper, he is maybe 1.5″ long and happily posed for me! The beautiful new sunflowers,Continue reading “Capturing Summer’s Beauty: Sunflowers and Grasshoppers”
Healing Through Family Bonding: A Reflective Weekend
This past weekend felt like a deep opportunity for healing as a family, for my own immediate family and our extended family – which I embraced as we gathered for the July long weekend. A fun thing we like to do is go for rides… sometimes it gets a little deep. As you can seeContinue reading “Healing Through Family Bonding: A Reflective Weekend”