Bloom Where You Are Planted

Quote of the day: “If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong.”
― Masaru Emoto, The Secret Life of Water

Statue in yard next door – my favorite find!

This afternoon I challenged myself to go for a walk on the block where I’m staying and find interesting subjects to photograph in the neighborhood. Instead of seeking out a special spot, just let the beauty of where I am shine through. Here are the results from that walk. Another reminder that beauty is everywhere, seeing it is a matter of intention.

Flowers in the Yard of the House WHere I’m Staying

Yellow Hibiscus

Mysterious White Spiky/Fluffy Flowers

Gorgeous Flowers Blanketed a Tree Near the Street

Another shade of Yellow Hibiscus

Bright Bougainvillia

I think it’s a chicken – wandering by the street

Looking up at clouds on Kona Hills

Striking Leaves

Statue at house next door

Another View of My Favorite Photo Subject of the Day

More Beautiful Flowers in the Yard

Honey Bee on Flower

Pink plumeria blossom in the yard

Another view of pink plumeria blossom