March 23, 2005
Volume 1 - Number 69


TODAY'S PHOTO
A moorhen in the midst of a water plant.whose name I need to check out. Moorhens are everywhere at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. As a matter of fact, they are so common, I rarely take photos of them. This morning I was caught up in the peacefuleness of the environment in which the bird was standing.

The photo brings with it my wishes for a peaceful day. If things get harried take a moment the center yourself. What beauty can you find around you? What is being reflected in your space? Also, are there important things around you that have become so "common", or taken-for-granted, to you that you simply ignore them?

READER COMMENTS ON THE LAST ISSUE - Issue 68
"Made me laugh; made me smile! Thanks heaps"

"Absolutely amazing – I was truly convinced you had taken three photos – I had to compare the second and third repeatedly before convincing myself that one was simply a rotation of the other!"

"...you are unbelievable with a camera!"

"These are totally incredible!!!! The third shot reminded me of an owl."

I am sharing these comments to make a point. My initial mental response to them was, "If you take enough pictures, you're bound to get good ones." Then I stopped myself and said, "And it's that you saw this photo op, and it's images, in the first place, and that you took all the pictures that you did. These are your talents and strengths."

Where is it that you are being acknowledged? Notice those areas that YOU simply might brush off. Pay attention. What is it about you that's having these things be said?

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 TRUCK ART

On Friday, I spoke of a mother who was quite excited when she found exactly the truck art she was seeking for her son's room. I found myself responding to her enthusiasm and, this weekend, I revised my TRUCK ART page on naturesplayground.com to include blank note cards.

I've used the rear view of a cement truck card to "Pour out joyous wishes for a Happy Birthday." Check them out, TRUCK NOTE CARDS, to see what creative wishes you can come up with.

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Inspirationally,

Sheila
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