So fellow travelers, after several weeks of unseasonably mild weather, winter has delivered quite a sucker punch timed to hit right at the beginning of winter break. A not so Happy Valentines Day turned rosy with some photo effects It started with two days of […]
All posts in category The quest for Inner Peace
One Song
So fellow travelers, mid winter weather has neutralized the sky canvas which inspired so many recent photos. Delilah and I scurried along wind swept fields on our walk hoping to dodge the bands of lake effect snow blowing in ahead of an arctic cold front. Now I remember why I usually do not shoot many […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on February 12, 2016
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If You Can’t Say Something Nice…
Denise is a master at speaking eloquently from her heart. This post says volumes about the conscious decision to be happy rather than engaging in a pointless battle to be right.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 27, 2016
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Letting in Light
So fellow travelers, there are times on the journey when we encounter something which triggers such a strong response, we find ourselves reacting without thinking. I had such an experience yesterday and it had me throwing around thoughts so distracting, I had to get them out of my heart and mind. Early this morning, I […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 25, 2016
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Winter Sunburst
So fellow travelers, a hopeful haiku this morning with an image gleaned from the prolonged weekend snows, just a little affirmation life’s storms eventually pass and Light returns. Clouds part snows abate Fierce winds pause to catch their breath Light and hope prevail In moments like this I am reminded winter is often beautiful […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 20, 2016
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An Avalanche of Memories
So fellow travelers, a wintry mix of sleet and heavy snow shut down my weekend plans for a reunion with some of my creative tribemates. Little did I know the weekend storm had an avalanche in the works as well. As a veteran resident of Upstate New York winters, I have a high tolerance for […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 18, 2016
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Clouds on the Horizon
So fellow travelers, looks like Old Man Winter may put in an appearance over the next few days. Winter storm alerts are popping up on local media. Right on cue, banks of Lake Effect clouds are building over Lake Ontario. Sunrise cast a glorious light on the massive blocks of grey. Naturally an image so […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 11, 2016
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Sunrise Comes So Sudden
“Everyone has been made for some particular work and the desire for that work has been put in every heart”. Rumi So fellow travelers, this quote came at a moment when I realized just how hard it was for me to wrap my mind around Favorite Youngest Daughter’s return to Tokyo where she is completing her […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 10, 2016
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Waning Crescent Moon
So fellow travelers, sometimes we just need to remember to look up. Sometimes we forget God’s always smiling on us Even through sorrow Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 8, 2016
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Listening for Truth
So fellow travelers, sometimes we learn a lot about people by their reactions when the consequences of their choices begin to set in. I try to listen for the voices of healing for those are the companions I wish to walk with on my journey through this life. I strive not to judge others for […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 6, 2016
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