TODAY'S PHOTO -
green plants at Green Cay Wetlands
I spent quite a while searching my computer files for a photo
for today's Picture to Ponder. I was debating, with myself,
then Sam, on a few when this one came on my screen. We both
ultimately had a positive response to it.
My first focus was on the blurred foreground and my inclination
was to simply delete it. After spending a minute or two with
the colors, especially, I began to get an overall feeling of
peace, then wonder. "What's the red? What's beyond that,
even further into the picture?"
So I offer it today for the peace or whatever else it may represent
to you. It is also a good lead in to today's queries.
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
How often when things seem blurry
or unclear do you simply walk away, or have you developed the
muscle of spending some time to gain clarity and insights?
On the other hand, when we think it's clear, how often do we
see what's right in front of us and not look beyond for what
the ramifications may be?"
The latter question came up for me when reflecting on the information
I received in an e-mail yesterday from Janine Bacquie on yesterday's
unidentified yellow flower.
IDENTIFYING YESTERDAY'S YELLOW FLOWER
- Issue 147
Janine acknowledged her appreciation of
Picture to Ponder and went on to write:
"I have worked as a field biologist and dealt with many
invasive-exotic plant species here in South Florida.
The plant in your photograph is Balsam-Apple Vine --Momordica
charantia-- an invasive species which can strangle out native
plants and damage native ecosystems.
While the flower is indeed beautiful, the perception of the
plant differs when you know what it is. Instead of seeing a
pretty flower, I see a noxious invasive plant.
I am not criticizing your image in any way, I just wanted to
bring up the idea of how very different people's perceptions
can be."
Thank you, Janine, for taking the time to share this with us.
You have a great point in your last statement. So often we assume
everyone else perceives things the way we do and we never bother
to check it out.
Amazing openings can come from communicating and checking out
our own perceptions with those of the people to whom we are
close. (back to the top)
AUDIO TESTIMONIALS -
Judith
Tramayne-Barth wrote to say, "When I wanted to make
an audio for Sheila, she made it really easy for me. She called
me and set up a 3 way call so I could record how wonderful I
think her ezine is and her artwork. I am sure she will do the
same for you. And she didn't even mind the blooper I made about
her art site name. (LOL)."
Check out Judith's and other Audio Testimonials on the new AUDIO
LINKS page.
I'd love to have your voice there also. A sentence or two is
more than enough, if you are person of a few words.
I will publish the link for yours in Picture to Ponder and on
the testimonial
page on the eteletours site. You can call in yourself at
(214) 231-2905 ext 6956 or, if you wish,
e-mail me to set a time and I can call you. We can do a
phone interview, such as the one with Renee, or I simply can
call and 3-way you in on the line, while I stay silent.
READER COMMENTS -
Comments continue to come in on the PICTURE
TO PONDER BLOG . Why not add yours. Check the side
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Please continue to
e-mail me with your feedback, if you are not interested
in your comments being published. It does make a difference
for me.
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you'll see the current issue and photo. To see the photo ENLARGED
at the same size you see it here, simply click on it.
You'll notice also notice photos in the column on the right.
Clicking on any one of those will take you to the issue where
it was featured. To see that image enlarged, simply click on
it. All photos in the center column can be viewed enlarged.
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Inspirationally,
Sheila
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