October 10 - 11, 2005 |
Volume 1 - Number
184
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PICTURE TO PONDER Behind Schedule - EXPLANATION
My MacIntosh computer went into
Breakdown this weekend. While I'm making decisions on repair or
replacement, I'm working out programs and connections in my older,
much slower, computer which I'm fortunate to still have. In the
meantime please be patient if time and delivery is somewhat erratic. |
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http://www.eteletours.com/issue184.html if the picture is not visible
here
TODAY'S
PHOTO -
Anthurium in the greenhouse at the
American Orchid Society in Delray Beach, FL
This weekend we made a brief visit to the AOS Gardens.While there,
I was intrigued with this unexpected anthurium peeking out of
the beautiful large leaves in the greenhouse. (To get the full
scope of how small this flower is in relation to the whole, see
anthurium
2. )
I liked the overall feeling of the fullness and billowing of the
leaves in today's photo and thus chose to pass it on. Discussing
it a little later with Sam, he pointed out that certain artistic
elements, such as repetition throughout the photo, are missing.
The experience of the image shifted for me to a negative place.
Then coming back to it we both, again, were intrigued with different
aspects of the overall. There certainly is a lot going on, both
in the foreground, middle ground and the rear, for those who like
to explore with your imagination.
MORE ON ANTHURIUMS:
The outside larger
anthuriums have become my "friends" ever since I
discovered them in the gardens two and a half years ago. Upon
coming home that day I wrote about them and the AOS experience
in "Once
is Not Enough," an article in our community newsletter.
On Sunday, the surprise the outside ones held for me this time
was that I saw one with red berries on it. See Anthurium
berries.
Lastly, a small anthurium in our home inspired my "Out
of the Shower" article.
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
Two separate issues come up for me in relation to today's Issue
184.
1. The past few days I've been in an unsettled state with the absence
of my main computer (see note above photo). Reinstalling and setting
up programs in my old computer, clearing out others to make space,
in addition to a huge range of other issues has been quite time
consuming.
I could be in a huge upset around all of this or, as I have chosen,
I can be in the space of being receptive to the possibilities that
this situation may be providing. I must admit, though, the slowness
of my original iMac has me almost screaming, while doing certain
tasks. And this is .another opportunity, on for practicing patience!
How about you? What is your style when things are in breakdown?
2.This issue's photo provided an example of how I experienced the
opportunity of a situation where I have been able to be with something
in the moment, not letting stray comments have long-term impacts.
As described above under "Today's Photo" I am able to
see the picture from several different perspectives, without attachment
to any of them. The quick reaction, "You're right. It doesn't
work. I won't use it," passed as I revisited the scene with
new eyes.
Again, how about you? What happens to you when someone's comments
throws you off course? Do you withdraw? Go in a new direction? or
Are you able to explore the current situation from a different,
and perhaps added, perspective and make decisions from that place?
See you again soon.
AUDIO TESTIMONIALS -
Have you yet checked out the 28
second message from Sondra who shares the impact on her life
of a custom photo/drawing of her father done by me?
Have you listened to Judith Tramayne-Barth and Renee Kleckner on
our AUDIO
LINKS page, where Judith also describes how easy it is to record
a message? 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 and 3-way you in
and simply listen while you talk.
READER COMMENTS -
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