I bless this day in the fullness of good it already contains, in the many occasions it offers to listen deeply, to be of service to others, to express gratitude moment by moment and to keep my mind so filled with love, beauty and joy that no negativity can find even the tiniest crack in which to set foot. I bless this day in the infinite opportunities it gives me to love: to love and bless every human I meet, every beast or bird I pass by, every plant I behold, for all are but the manifold expressions of the infinite Life that undergirds all. Truly, I bless this day for the wonderful adventure it can become as I walk through it with the eyes of wonder rather than boredom, use every opportunity to express peace rather than irritation, and chose love over fear. Thank you, Life, for this day.

— Opening reading by Pierre Pradervand; chosen and read by Nancy L.

This spot drew me in with the layering of textures and colors.  I moved farther in to get a photo from the vantage point of the sculpture there.

— Photos and reflection by Lisa W.

Photos by Nancy W.

“Every plant I behold, all are but the manifold expressions of the infinite Life that undergirds all.”

So many shades of green shout, look at me!

Azaleas and purple iris burst in color in the already beauty,

No room for negativity here,

Wonder, joy and gratitude fill the day!

— Photos and poem by Nancy L.