Awesome Nature Inspires and Renews the Spirit

 

Madrone Tree Bark

Jim Chamberlain, Photographer

Nature Inspires

"Awe is what we feel when we encounter something

vast, wonderous and beyond the ordinary."

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Each day I look to nature to relax and inspire me. 

The beauty found in the details in nature 

are works of art that never fail to renew my spirit

and fill me with a sense of awe and peace. 

I'm compelled to dig deeper into the natural world, 

and to listen more intently to its infinite wisdom, 

using photos of things in nature as a

background for my art scribbles. 

It's my way of honoring and acknowledging

the depth of how nature touches me.

Upon waking, my mind is drawn to seek messages 

to guide my day from the natural world around me. 

I especially enjoy exploring the photographs 

of nature shared by others. 

 With pen in hand, I go on a treasure hunt to

find the spirits and harmony revealed within flowers, 

forests, tree bark, sand, sea, mud, clouds, 

birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and much more.

My head is naturally filled with thoughts of love,

 healing, compassion, resiliency, laughter, community, 

courage, strength, hope and joy, so I tend to find

uplifting spirits naturally residing in the world around me.

I invite you to join me in seeking a daily dose of awe, 

inspiration and renewal from the natural world around you. 

Step outside and take it into your soul.

Find ways to be with nature, whether in your own backyard,

through nature photography, or by visiting forests, 

flower fields, deserts, or sand and sea. 

Find your way to absorb nature's beauty and 

breathe in it's inspiration, while discovering your own strength 

for gracefully thriving through the seasons and hardships of life.

Discover Your Awe in Life

The Orchid

Donna Phillips, Photographer

The Orchid

She who orchid-strates life

with the heart of a lion;

She who will not be ignored;

She who brings sunshine to the soul.

I am woman hear me roar

Tree Bark

Lee Bryant, Photographer

All Bark and No Bite

The rings of the ancient tree

show the secret to longevity~

💓All Bark and No Bite

💓Love Thy Neighbor as Yourself

💓A Loving Community Thrives

Dancing Flower

Donna Phillips, Photographer

Dancing Thru Life

She had the heart of a dancer,

moving through life with grace and ease.

Joyful.

Stepping ever so lightly,

she'd twirl and spin

welcoming others to join in.

The Sea

Jim Chamberlain, Photographer

The Dog Days of Summer

In the dog days of summer,

while I'm as lazy as can be,

what do I spy arising from the sea?

I see a wave of doggies coming to play with me,

and all of them are as happy as can be.