13 July 2020
Lens:
Oak Leaf Hydrangea; All Rights Reserved 2020 Sally W. Donatello
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Pens:
Day 125: Living in and among my sanctuary and adjusting my anxiety day-by-day.
My Ode to the Daily Watercourse:
Stay calm. Stay quiet. Stay repose. Let the morning light inspire seeing anew. Ponder.
Mediate and meditate the possibilities.
Begin. Steer the course. Be alert.
Nourish the spirit. Nourish the mind. Nourish the body. Move onward with determination.
Bend the course with calm, with quiet, with repose, with understanding. Embrace the anxiety. Build the day, to live in the moment, To stay calm, to stay quiet, to stay repose, to understand.
To move once again into the great unknown is to open the heart, To see with multiple lenses is to expand the spirit for change, for challenge.
Stay the course. Search for quiet rebellion. Search for calm, response.
Give this moment the attention it deserves. Give yourself the attention you deserve. Give others the attention they deserve.
Acknowledge inner and outer forces. As curves appear, continue to navigate the daily watercourse with radiant light to replace this dark-hearted moment.
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In the Lens section is an oak leaf hydrangea, a gift of the early summery heat. The clusters remind me of humanity’s brilliance. We are various florets in our outer appearance and limitless in our capabilities. Now we must reach for our potential. Embrace possibilities. Use our individual brilliance for the betterment of all.
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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Lens and Pens by Sally 
Love the colours in the photo, and the warmth in your words.
Thank you, and hope that you are well and safe.
Thanks for inspiring words. I think hydrangeas are among one of the most photogenic flowers. Beautifully capture.
Otto, they are the quintessential autumn and summer flower, giving meaning to the majesty of nature’s bounty and majesty. I appreciate your comment.
Beautifully written and I love the photo💜
Thank you for you for your comment and visit.
Inspiring word, Sally, along with your terrific image. Much on which to reflect. Thanks.
Jane, thanks, and hope that you are safe and well.
Hi Sally – so much to chew on here
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top takeaway was this one
“Let the morning light inspire seeing anew. “
Prior, thanks for your response, nature does heal and provide. Happy gardening.
I’ve not seen that species of hydrangea before, Sally. Very lovely! 🙂 🙂
Jo, it is a spectacular plant that can grow quite large. Blooms are true attention seekers.
That’s a nice soft-glow portrait of the oak leaf hydrangea.
Steve, what I adore about the oak leaf hydrangea bloom of early summer is the longer it is left to mature, the more glorious it becomes. As time passes, colors evolve with an even softer patina. Thanks, and I hope that your family and you are healthy and safe in Austin.
Beautifully done. I love the colors!
Amy, lovely to hear from you. Thanks.
It takes a generous spirit to share innermost thoughts Sally. Beautifully composed post
Tina, your response fills me with sunshine. See you soon. I’ll be thinking of you meandering around the island’s landscape that heals through nature.
Beautiful photo and beautiful words, Sally.
Thank you for your comment and visit.
Poignant final quote from Dr King and a beautiful complement to the poetic thoughts and meditations you have suggested in this post, Sally. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hope that you are healthy and safe. Lovely to hear from you and thanks for your thoughtful response. You brought a huge smile to my day.
You are welcome, Sally. Visiting your blog is like meeting up with an old friend! Stay safe.
I’m touched by your kind words. Be healthy and safe.
A wonderful picture. More is not to say.
All the best, dear Sally,
Ulli
Lovely to hear from you, thanks for your response. Hope that you are healthy and safe.
Your poem is such gentle motivation for the circle of reflection, action, and self-care necessary to move beyond cycles of hope and despair. Thank you.
I truly appreciate your comment.You brought a smile across my evening.