Picture to Ponder - Vol 4 - Issue 47: Holiday Warmth and Light from Reeds

Published: Tue, 12/22/09

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December 22, 2009
Volume 5 - Issue 47

Dear ,

I'm keeping to the scheduled Picture to Ponder Tuesday mailing, simply to wish you Happy Holidays if you still have celebrations up coming.

I would expect you, like I, have a long to-do list and may also be inundated with the wide range of emails offering holiday and year-end specials. I am thus being VERY BRIEF.

Yesterday I was working on the bonus gift I'm preparing for Allison Maslin's BLAST OFF book launch in January. It's a REFLECTIONS PDF slide show with Queries from Picture to Ponder.

One photo I've included is below, that of reeds reflecting sunlight in Wakodahatchee Wetlands. It popped out at me when I was selecting photos for the bonus and again today.

Reeds lit by setting sun in Wakodahatchee

To me, in addition to the light, it's also exuding warmth. So, I offer it to you now, wishing you light and warmth, wherever you are, during this season.

Should it be a challenging time for you, I invite you to pause, close your eyes and do some deep breathing.

Self Reflecting Queries -

Where in your life is there light and warmth? Who are the people past and present who have contributed that to you? Is there a way for you to express your gratitude?

Do remember to acknowledge yourself. In the gratitude there is light.

Note- Should this photo seem familiar to you, it was featured in Picture to Ponder in the beginning year. Interestingly, when I read what I wrote, it expressed the feeling that this photo still provides for me now. It was "short and sweet." If you are curious, you can check it out - Volume 5 - Issue 4.


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