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Meditative Reflections and Photos

Practice kindness every day…

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

“Practice kindness all day to everybody and you will realize you’re already in heaven now. That’s the story. That’s the message.” ~ Jack Kerouak Have you ever noticed How a simple act of kindness sticks in your mind, no matter how small? And how an act of selfishness also sticks in your mind? Every moment […]

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“Eternity in an hour”

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

“To see a world in a grain of sand And a heaven in a wild flower. Hold infinity in the palm of your hand And eternity in an hour.” ~ William Blake Waiting for us… if we look outside ourselves and create the space in time Photo © Janice Henshaw 2015 Eagles and seagulls feasting […]

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Beautiful Though

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in Meditative Reflections and Photos

Foundation crumbling Walls tilting Roof isn’t to be trusted Boards weakening Floor has holes Beautiful though Perhaps more so Than when it was young. -Janice Henshaw Photocopy © Janice Henshaw 2015

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“Force our wings to unravel”

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

“I have come to accept the feeling of not knowing where I am going. And I have trained myself to love it. Because it is only when we are suspended in mid-air with no landing in sight, that we force our wings to unravel and alas begin our flight.” ~ C. JoyBell C. Photograph © […]

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Rest in the grace of the world

Peace. Be calm in your heart

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. -author unknown Photograph © Janice Henshaw 2015

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Be calm in your heart

Be Gentle With Yourself

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

Be gentle with yourself You’re doing the best that you can. And so is your friend, your sister, your children, your co-workers, and all those other people… Photo © Janice Henshaw 2015

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Be Gentle with Yourself

Reflections – Look Inside Yourself

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

“Do you know what you are? You are a manuscript oƒ a divine letter. You are a mirror reflecting a noble face. This universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you are already that.” ― Rumi Photo – reflection in Victoria Lake © Janice Henshaw 2015

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Look inside yourself, Reflections

Get rid of those fearful thoughts – Be Gone!

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

“If you gathered up all the fearful thoughts that exist in the mind of the average person, looked at them objectively, and tried to decide just how much good they provided that person, you would see that not some but all fearful thoughts are useless. They do no good. Zero. They interfere with dreams, hopes, […]

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“The Beauty of Life”

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

“The beauty of life is, while we cannot undo what is done, we can see it, understand it, learn from it and change. So that every new moment is spent not in regret, guilt, fear or anger, but in wisdom, understanding and love.” Jennifer Edwards Photograph © Janice Henshaw 2015 Drumbeg Park

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“To love is to be vulnerable”

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up […]

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