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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 An es.
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
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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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TO PONDER BLOG . Why not add yours. Check
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the most recent comments.
Please continue to
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in your comments being published. It does make a difference
for me.
USING THE BLOG -
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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
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the issue where it was featured. To see that image enlarged,
simply click on it. All photos in the center column
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