Tag: spirit

After the Rain

After the Rain

After the Rain here in the south the flowers come back to life even on the beaches. I want to say thank you to all of you that stop by to view my photos and read some of my words. I am not the best at writing but I have often said I like to let my photos speak for me. In a way that lets your imagination flow, a way for you to see a part of creation that is not always visible to all of us.

You may have noticed I have been posting photos from the southern states along the Gulf Coast for a few weeks now. Well, actually it has been since September. On September 30th 2021, I turned 60 years old and wanted to spend that day on the gulf coast which we did.

But, what I have not mentioned until now is that my husband and I have thought about this trip for some time now. We have been traveling for 5 months now and plan on skipping winter all together. I have always believed that life, for me, has never been on my timeline but on the creator’s timeline.

So this is the year that we are chasing 70 degree weather and so far it has been working out, is has been staying in the 70’s or less. The best part is not shoveling snow for the first time in my entire life.

Some may wonder how can one travel in times like this. It has always been my contention that the gaining of Knowledge cannot be decoupled from life experience which gives us a foundation of Wisdom. Simply put Common sense or the lack thereof of Common Sense determines one’s course or path in life.

Cognitive reasoning becomes distorted when we are given a daily dose of half truths to swallow in hopes of some redeeming value. Far to often in the realms of societal constraints imposed upon us, the daily rules and regulations, thousands of rules that regulate our everyday walk. We spend our waking hours in minute details of life.

The face of man kind is changing rapidly due to these effects. Society in large part has lost its bearings its common sense.

Opinions turn one into a thief to steal from others to maintain a feel good attitude.  A sense of superiority lording over others in a competitive spirit.

daisies

We can all have an opinion and facts have no basis in Reality because they don’t progress.  Truth lies in the opinion of the speaker and what he thinks. 

Progressions turn into distortions. We have lost respect for the construct of Creation and instead it becomes easier to explain life in what ever feels good at the time. Life becomes motionless at a standstill, you will decay, losing your bearings, your Nature in Creation.

If we leave our nature, the natural beauty that we are, we forget who we are and become someone else.

I see people creating life everyday around me. With their words and photos. Some will see the light some won’t that is just a fact of life. When your desire to live overrides what man told you on how to live. Your purpose in life might just be right in front of you. These are the thoughts that came to me by Creating my Vision.

After the Rain

Have a Wonderful Weekend.

After the Rain

by Sandra J

Reflections of Times Past

Reflections of Times Past

Reflections of Times Past We sometimes take Light for granted. It turns out that, with a bit of persuasion, Light would show us things we thought we would never see.  A beautiful reflection of you or me.

Reflections of Times Past
reflections on water
Reflections of Times Past
dock reflections
Reflections of Times Past

Reflections of Times Past

by Sandra J

What is Snowy and Great

What is Snowy and Great

What is Snowy and Great, that would be two different species of Egret Birds. The Snowy Egret has a black bill and a touch of yellow around the eyes. Much smaller than the great egret as well.

What is Snowy and Great
What is Snowy and Great

The Great Egret, as shown below, has always impressed me with their large wing spans. I love to try and photograph these beautiful birds when the are flying over water, to capture the tips of their wings just grazing the water is a fun challenge to do. One has to sit patiently for quite awhile to do this sometimes.

egret flying over water

The Snowy Egret below enjoying the fresh catch of the day.

What is Snowy and Great
What is Snowy and Great

What is Snowy and Great

by Sandra J

Through the Tunnel & Over the Bridge

Through the Tunnel & Over the Bridge

Through the Tunnel & Over the Bridge to New Adventures We Go 😉

Someday is Here

Through the Tunnel & Over the Bridge

You know how some of us say; ” Someday I am going to go on that big trip”, or Someday I will do __________.

Well, the word someday usually means never. I heard that in a movie that the actor Tom Cruise is in. He said that line.

Someday is here and our journey continues. I look forward to sharing photos of God’s Country along the way. I wish you all a wonderful weekend. Try to never put off what you can do today until someday. Life is a gift,

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Life is a gift and death is a homecoming to me.  Our body’s are on loan to us just for a short time to enjoy the wonderful things He gives us.  I did not grow up in a Christian family at all.  A neighbor told me a little bit about it when I was 10 years old and I have been searching for the truth ever since.

He never meant for it to be a mystery; it is the gift of life. Finding my purpose has been the journey, the end will just be the beginning.

Through the Tunnel & Over the Bridge

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink Doing a little art work today. The last photo is the origanal photo that I took and my imagination created the top two photos.

The One who created me in the Garden of Trees will not destroy me. 

Pretty in Pink

I am the One who gave you hands to use your talents to create life around you.

Pretty in Pink

Open your eyes Child, Look Up, I Am Right Here, I Never Left

Pretty in Pink

by Sandra J

Precious Are We

Precious Are We

Precious Are We, these two lovely ducks were walking along in the park. One looks a little ruffled, maybe it is the younger of the two. I added some flowers to the photo because they just looked like they should be enjoying flowers on this beautiful Autumn day. But there was another duck not far behind them. A grumpy looking duck to say the least.

Precious Are We

Now it could just be the dark feathers around his eye, but he looks like he is having a bad day, giving my the ole stink eye like some of the deer did last year when I photographed them. 🙂

Precious Are We

He is unique, but I have to say his feathers are just as beautiful as the two from above.

His back feathers look like a warm throw blanket, with a beautiful design all his own.

Precious Are We

by Sandra J

I Am

I Am

I Am the One that created you, I gave you my life, my breath within you. I gave you words within you to raise yourself from the dead to become like us.

I am the One who gave you hands, to use your talents to create life around you.

I Am

Then He left; I heard His voice in the silence of my heart.  

by Sandra J

The Mississippi River

The Mississippi River

The Mississippi River, we are back along the Mississippi River. It has been awhile since we camped along the river. A bit muggy this time of year, but always something to see.

The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River

The Mississippi River

by Sandra J

Diving Head First

Diving Head First

Diving Head First into a New Adventure this weekend. It is my birthday weekend, I am turning the big 60 years old. A year ago I picked where I wanted to be on my 60th birthday and these photos will give you a little hint. . But this adventure does not end with just a weekend. 60 is the new 30, we are never to old to make our dreams come true, faith and trust.

Of course a lot has happened over this past year and I never write my plans in stone. One never knows if tomorrow will come, I take one day at a time and enjoy it to the fullest.

So I am going to say; Have a wonderful weekend a little early today.

Diving Head First
Diving Head First
two brown pelicans
two white egrets

Diving Head First

Yellow Daisy’s for Fall

Yellow Daisy’s for Fall

Yellow Daisy’s for Fall, there are still some daisy’s growing here and there this September. Such a bright beautiful color.

Yellow Daisy's for Fall
Yellow Daisy's for Fall
yellow daisy

Oh, and the finches are still sporting their yellow feathers.

yellow finch

Yellow Daisy’s for Fall

by Sandra J

Through the Fog I See

Through the Fog I See

Through the Fog I See clearly now, I sought your truth in my mind and you revealed your wisdom in the dark regions of my heart.

Through the Fog I See

You watched me from above yet you withheld judgement.

Through the Fog I See

Through the Fog I See

by Sandra J

Mirror Image Has Flaws

Mirror Image Has Flaws

Mirror Image Has Flaws, Our Creator gives us two choices and both choices have consequences….Life and Good or death and evil.

Mirror Image Has Flaws

Our will is directing our actions. If we will to not hear God, but are drawn away (listen to lies),  then we actually “Will”, to hear something other than God.

The Will is a Tool. It’s function is to choose. With every choice we grow in force of character. Depending on what we WILL to do, will shape our character.

Mirror Image Has Flaws

Mirror Image Has Flaws

by Sandra J

Under His Wings

Under His Wings

Under His Wings Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable.

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Under His Wings  egret flying over water
Under His Wings  goose wings
single pelican
Eagle landing

Have a Wonderful Weekend

Under His Wings

by Sandra J

The Young Eagle

The Young Eagle

The Young Eagle This beautiful young eagle has been visiting our place lately. He is very noticeable just from his size alone. Even hidden in the shade of these trees, his silhouette is quite breathtaking when I notice him on the branch of this aspen tree.

The Young Eagle
The Young Eagle

The plumage of juvenile and immature bald eagles shows a good deal of variation. In fact, immature bald eagle plumages are among the most complicated and difficult to classify among North American birds. 

The Young Eagle

Have a Great Weekend

by Sandra J

Can You See the Light

Can You See the Light

Can You See the Light – as I am walking in the forest the Light is trying to get my attention ever so softly. Peaking around the trees, flashing in my eyes every now and then. As if it is trying to get my attention, but I just keep on going.

Can You See the Light

How about now, the Light says, do you see me?

As I squint looking in the direction of the light beams dancing amongst the leaves.

But I turn my head and keep walking.

Can You See the Light

How about Now? I stop and look and am amazed at all the beams of light, as if like arms reaching out towards me. The Light begins to warm the forest with bright beautiful light. But I have an agenda, I have to keep walking to get to the end of the trail.

How About NOW

I stop in my tracks as I cannot stop looking at this beautiful Light reaching out to all of nature around me and warming my heart. Yes, I see the Light, I feel the Light. The end of the trail is right here. I don’t have to keep searching. 💕😉

Have a Wonderful Weekend

Can You See the Light

by Sandra J

Until We Meet Again

Until We Meet Again

Until We Meet Again – to the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds in my yard this year. I have made a note on my calendar, for the first time this year, I have not seen these beautiful little birds. I believe they started their long journey south. They have been all over my fall flowers and feeders throughout August and now they are gone.

So here are some of my best photos during 2021 of the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds. Safe travels.

Until We Meet Again
Until We Meet Again
Until We Meet Again

Until We Meet Again

by Sandra J

The Energy of Life

The Energy of Life

The Energy of Life – and·he-shall-become, separating between waters to·waters, a physical reality and a spiritual reality

Creation never becomes greater than the Creator

The Energy of Life

The Energy of Life – Water

by Sandra J

The Light of Life

The Light of Life

The Light of Life, He has a way of reminding us that we are the Light of Him. Even when we are surrounded by darkness, as I was when I was walking through the forest of no name.

The Light of Life

The forest was dark as I made my way along the river bank, when all of a sudden, just up ahead, sunlight was shining through the trees, as if a spot light was only shining on these beautiful ferns. A reminder of who we are, vibrant, radiant all that we are, a Light to Others as He is to Us

The Light of Life

The Light of Life is in our Hearts

The Light of Life

by Sandra J

What Day is It

What Day is It

What Day is It – Varietay Friday, Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Stay cool, it is warm in my neck of the woods. Enjoy the Great Outdoors if You Can. 💕

What Day is It
What Day is It

What Day is It

by Sandra J

Young Eagle Stopped By

Young Eagle Stopped By

Young Eagle Stopped By today, I have not seen many eagles this year. Only on occasion when they fly by and sometimes stop and hang out in a tree for a little bit. This one here just glided right in, he was so far away, I wasn’t sure what it was at first.

So I got the big camera lens out and that is when I realized it is a young Eagle. I never get tired of seeing them.

Young Eagle Stopped By

So I thought I would share some of my favorite Eagle photos below.

eagle landing on a branch
Young Eagle Stopped By   eagle flying
eagle close up

Young Eagle Stopped By

by Sandra J