yet another path before me
one with light and lightness
pause, whispers the fallen limb
look before you and behind you
what was and will be
will never be again
- Diane Varner
HEART OF DECEMBER
we remember
in the heart of december
all those dear and tender
- Diane Varner
MILAGRA RIDGE WITH RIO
Was up early with the dawn. Hadn't planned on a morning walk — in fact, my car was headed towards civilization for errands. But backed-up traffic convinced me otherwise and I ended up on Milagra Ridge with Rio. Together we hiked the dewy trails and watched dawn's sunlight dance with the drifting fog. A mystical mood was created, one that I had not witnessed for months. I found myself muttering 'thank you God for traffic jams.' Definitely, a first for me!
Moral of the story...
When life tells you to take a side trip, listen. And always bring your camera with you!
IN THE SHADOWS
Existing in the shadows, are unimagined insights.
- Diane Varner
DRENCHED IN COLOR
Dawn, drenched in color, awakens the soul.
- Diane Varner
KINDNESS WILL PREVAIL
Though fallen and frail, we must prevail.
I have been listening to the news all day. Such sadness yet I know,
there is an abundance of goodness moving throughout this world.
I believe kindness will prevail.
- Diane Varner
TOGETHER
In the center of the universe, we have always existed together.
- Diane Varner
MORNING GLORY
These blossoms grow abundantly here on the coast, almost to the point one forgets to notice them. On this particular morning, their color lit up a fence wall and reminded me of just how glorious they actually are.
— Diane Varner
EXTENDS BEYOND
Do we shape the world or does the world shape us? No doubt, the elements of this complex world influence and shape our beliefs and ideas from the moment we are born. Yet, I believe we each have the ability to transform ourselves in ways that extends beyond our initial conditioning. We begin by asking ourselves questions that challenge what we were taught and open ourselves to the intuitive wisdom inside.
My views were inspired by a film that I found to be very thought provoking. I encourage you to check it out. I think it will move you to ask more questions about life — questions that might lead to answers and actions that could make our world and ourselves, all the more beautiful.
“The Lottery of Birth” - http://www.creatingfreedom.info ~ View on Hulu: http://www.hulu.com/watch/567185
SLOW MOTION
joyfully
in slow motion
with time
we surrender
— Diane Varner
