Gratitude

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Eliza Waters

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“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.”
~ Henry Ward Beecher

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections

River of Clouds

Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections

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Happy Spring!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Happy Spring!

Wishing you all a Happy Spring!

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Spaces In between

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Eliza Waters

This young poet’s spiritual poems are amazing. His words describe what for most of us is indescribable! (Is he Rumi reincarnated?!) I have a feeling his work is destined to become highly celebrated.

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UN International Day of Happiness

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Eliza Waters

UN International Day of Happiness

Spring blossoms, walking on a beautiful sunny day in fresh, clean air, sitting by a waterfall, laughing with a friend, hugs from loved ones or a cuddle with my sweet kitty make me so happy.
What makes you happy?

UN International Day of Happiness

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There is peace.

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Eliza Waters

What a wonderful quote!

chasingkt's avatarTotal Zen

“If there is peace in your mind you will find peace with everybody. If your mind is agitated you will find agitation everywhere. So first find peace within and you will see this inner peace reflected everywhere else. You are this peace! You are happiness, find out. Where else will you find peace if not within you?”

~ Papaj

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Spring Bulb Show

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Bulb Show

For two weeks every March, Smith College’s Lyman Conservatory in Northampton, Massachusetts hosts a spring bulb show. Two greenhouses are chock-full of forced narcissus, tulips and many types of miniature bulbs as well as branches of spring flowering shrubs such as forsythia, cherry and viburnum. All are tucked artfully together to create a riot of color. It is very well-attended and they receive thousands of visitors over the period the show runs. (It is not for the agoraphobic!) But for those who do choose to wade through the crowds, it is a balm for the winter-weary soul.

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‘Rococo’ Parrot Tulips

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Peach Parrot Tulip

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Two types of Muscari (Grape Hyacinths)

Narcissus

Narcissus

'Monsella' Double Early Tulip

‘Monsella’ Double Early Tulip

Pink Freesia over Pink Hyacinths

Pink Freesia over Pink Hyacinths

Spring!

Spring!

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Collect moments, not things.

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Read it Loud's avatarA Small Act Of Kindness Can Bring Smile On Million Faces

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Brushpile: Wildlife Habitat

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Eliza Waters

From YardMap‘s Facebook page:

Brushpile: Wildlife Habitat

We think this photo is beautiful! Why? It features a great component of wildlife habitat- a brushpile!

Do you have a brushpile in your backyard habitat? Show off your “really great brushpile” by entering YardMap’s Make My Backyard Birdier photo contest: http://content.yardmap.org/explore/birdier-backyard/

Here’s one of our brushpiles (we have at least five ‘official’ ones on our 7.5 acres), it measures approximately 30 x 20 feet:

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The habitat in the background is wild; full of thickets that provide habitat for rabbits, small rodents and lots of birds, along with plenty of predators that feed on them. The open space is pollinator heaven, with wildflowers like goldenrod, heliopsis and jewelweed.

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Be Soft

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Be Soft

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