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Each day is too short for all I want to do

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

“I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.” ~John Burroughs What a gift! What contentment To be free To fill each day With such lovely pursuits. […]

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Who says life has to be so serious?

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

EEK! Who says life has to be soooo serious? I think I may go out right now in the torrential rain and dance around in the long grass and perhaps splash through a very large mud puddle…for the fun of it. Who says life has to be soooo serious? When I look in the mirror […]

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Nests in your hair?

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

“That the birds of worry and care fly over your head, this you cannot change, but that they build nests in your hair, this you can prevent. ~Chinese proverb Photo © Janice Henshaw 2015

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Finding your way out of the depths

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Janice Henshaw in all posts, Meditative Reflections and Photos

The most beautiful people I’ve known are those who have known trials, have known struggles, have known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Photo Super Moon Oct 2015 © Janice Henshaw

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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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“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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