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Connect with the rapture of being alive

Quote of the day:  “We’re so engaged in doing things to achieve purposes of outer value that we forget the inner value, the rapture that is associated with being alive, is what it is all about.”  ~ Joseph Campbell I know that I choose to follow my heart at this point in my life and to change a lifetime of patterns of pushing hard, task orientation, and driving for goals into new patterns of listening to my heart, seeking what brings me joy, and relaxing and going with the flow. Waiting for right timing and trusting that all is well, is Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

There is only one minute…this minute here and now

Quote of the day: “There is only one world, the world pressing against you at this minute. There is only one minute in which you are alive, this minute here and now. The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle.”  ~ Storm Jameson I’ve been fighting off a slight virus and not getting out to photograph as much this week as usual.  Today has been a quiet day that I have appreciated. Here are some of my favorite photos from a great spot to go to on a winter’s day in Minnesota – the Como Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

I have been expecting you forever

Quote of the day: ” ‘You are late,’ he said. ‘I have been expecting you forever.’ ” ~ William Kent Krueger Northwest Angle I’ve been reading the latest book by one of my favorite authors, William Kent Krueger.  Krueger writes novels that are part mystery, part thriller, with a deft touch of humanity and wisdom sprinkled throughout.  His books are set in Northern Minnesota, especially the Boundary Waters area, one of my favorite places on earth. Yesterday, when I read the quote above, I got goosebumps.  It felt like I was hearing my soul speaking.  Odd, I know, but I find Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Do Something Different

Quote of the day: “Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

The Art of Seeing – Week 1

Quote of the day: “Draw up a list of some photographic rules; then go out and break them.” ~ Freeman Patterson Photography and the Art of Seeing I’ve been reading Photography and the Art of Seeing  by Freeman Patterson and I’ve decided to challenge myself each week with an idea from the book as a photo shoot assignment.  I’d love for you to join me on my once a week explorations.  Send me a link to your most interesting results by Friday each week and I’ll pick some to post the next week in my blog. Yesterday, I used the Read more…

By Marilyn, ago