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Thursday, April 4, 2013

In a Day















 All this in a moment
~all this in a day.

Each inhalation unbidden arrives enlivening us.
Perhaps we exhale a song a sigh a word a laugh a cry
and breath
~continues to come to flow with the fullness of this life
this gift this moment and the next unfolding.

Everything we feel see hear taste smell touch think we know
and that which is beyond comprehension mysteriously unravels
invisible knots. And the not’s (without the "k" the shoulds and shouldn’ts
the coulds the couldn’ts the woulds the wouldn’ts fall away 'til blessing
~only blessing exists.

The expansive selfless Self bigger than hopes or dreams or the tiny boxes we’ve believed far too long contained us and others open wide to the whole holy Is-ness. The wisdom of love floods each biological cell as the prison walls shatter because all that matters ~all that matters is being here now; breathed by breath rising from empty potential.

All this in a moment
~all this in a day.




at 2:05 PM
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Posted by Laura

96 comments:

  1. teriApril 4, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Oh those tiny boxes.. we carry them around. Hoping to hold onto or capture the isness. SO fearful that we might loose it. Once again lovely images, lovely words.xo

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  2. Caterina GiglioApril 4, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    it is exciting isn't it? everything on the verge of emerging... xx

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  3. KlestrolletApril 4, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful!

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  4. CatherineApril 4, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Gorgeous macros! love your bw treatment... but they're all SO pretty. Very exciting that temps are rising (in DC), getting out and taking in all this beauty :)

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  5. Beth NiquetteApril 4, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Ah, Laura--what lovely words...what beautiful pictures. They fill my eyes to the brim. ((hugs))

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  6. Beth NiquetteApril 4, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I am praying for your pup. ((hugs)) So sorry to hear she's been ill. I pray she will be better very soon. Lots of love and warmth coming your way.

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 4, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    So much can happen in a moment when we're not paying attention. I'm glad you were!

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  8. NonnieApril 4, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    what divine images! the color of your sky is the direct opposite of the one I entered today.

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  9. HansHBApril 4, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    A great SWF post!
    Well done!

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  10. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.April 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    All of nature is emerging
    in the woods and garden
    surrounding this cottage.
    A reminder that nothing remains the same.
    Your words and images
    always so very special...

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  11. DianneApril 4, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful macro photography Laura.

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  12. Kusum SanuApril 4, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Lovely purple sky!

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  13. KarenApril 4, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    I just love that bare tree against the blue sky!

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  14. Maria Kristina MaanoApril 5, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Hi Laura, love those buds as always! :)

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  15. BirdieApril 5, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Spring is coming. It is!

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  16. AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    What a lovely series of shots. That first one is stunning!

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  17. lorikApril 5, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Beautiful series. I like the 9th one best - the colour and atmosphere are lovely.

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  18. AnneKaApril 5, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Beautiful photos !

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  19. Med kjæleik til livetApril 5, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    nice - monika

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  20. TatianaApril 5, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    lovely signs of spring :) I wish we had some of those, instead of snow!

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  21. MeriApril 5, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I love the winter architecture of deciduous trees and the vast numbers of shades of green in the spring.

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  22. DorotheeApril 5, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    this is wonderful, with the change of light and mood from image to image. thanks for sharing!

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  23. GattinaApril 5, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    It looks as if spring arrives in your part of the world ! How wonderful ! In Belgium not even the weeds are growing yet !

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  24. Sherry Blue SkyApril 5, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful. I am happy to know that Ellie is doing well. She is being so lovingly cared for. Bless you. I love hearing about well-loved dogs.

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  25. lina@womens perspectivesApril 5, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing all beauties.
    Happy weekend too.

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  26. 'TsukiApril 5, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Spring is just around the corner ; fabulous pictures !

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  27. MridulaApril 5, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    What a lovely collection and I live your header picture so much!

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  28. AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Such beautiful words to compliment the beautiful photos. Life renewing...

    Shabbat Shalom!

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  29. DragonstarApril 5, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Such beautiful buds! Spring is on the way - new life and new hope.

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  30. AnnemorApril 5, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Yes, the spring is near.
    Wonderful-
    Best whishes
    Mormor

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  31. JamesApril 5, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Absolutely beautiful and perfect for early spring.

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  32. Jesh St GermainApril 5, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    All these buds hold so much promise! Thanks for visiting my blog Laura, and have a wonderful weekend!

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  33. FayeApril 5, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Such a quietly beautiful photo journal of approaching spring. I fully understand your priority for caring for a faithful pet. About this time last year I was helping my Good Old Dog ease through his last days. Best wishes to yours.

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  34. LeoviApril 5, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Wonderful light and color macros in these beautiful photos!

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  35. Dina LettreApril 5, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Spring is just so much fun for the camera, huh!? Love these, Laura. Beautiful tones and bokeh.

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  36. mansuetudeApril 5, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    you are a wonderful tribute to Life, to honoring the thus-ness of being here, witnessing. Love.

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  37. CarverApril 5, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful shots of spring.

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  38. JohnApril 5, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Beautifully said.

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  39. Jan K. alias AfanjaApril 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Great shots! Must have been a wonderful day.
    Spring is coming, I'd say. :-)

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  40. JoyfulApril 5, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    One of my life's great pleasures is seeing the new life spring up each year at this time. You've captured it well. Enjoy your weekend.

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  41. Erika PriceApril 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Stunning shots, Laura - can almost feel the warmth of spring emanating from them! Erika x

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  42. LaloofahApril 5, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Your leaf buds appear to be a bit further along than ours, and that first one looks like it's got BIG PLANS! :-)

    Fun signs of spring, and very lovely skies! I'm guessing it's a sunset. So pretty!

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  43. RantenApril 5, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Beautiful sky! Thanks for the nice comment on Rantenhagen and good weekend to you!

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  44. Vane M.April 5, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Tão lindo...um abraço!

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  45. SandyCarlsonApril 5, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Your photos are very beautiful.

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  46. Robert NicolaescuApril 5, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    A beautiful series.

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  47. RajeshApril 5, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Wonderful shots, great variety.

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  48. MadameApril 6, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    Gorgeous macros! What lovely words. Thanks for sharing, Laura.

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  49. GunssideApril 6, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Lovely, spring is near ;)

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  50. Karl DemetzApril 6, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Great serie, and all in a day!!
    Have a nice weekend.

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  51. Livet ... på Øvre Holt !April 6, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Wonderful photo`s ! Have a nice weekwnd you too !!!

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  52. MonicaApril 6, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Great black and white shots, Laura!
    Have a nice weekend:)

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  53. Loredana DonovanApril 6, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    I love the colors in the last two photos, so pretty! Living in the now, yes! Hope your dog feels better :)

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  54. Wayne (Woody), whateverApril 6, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    The bugs are exciting, I can't wait for them to burst.

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  55. thomasApril 6, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    A wonderful day with buds of life.

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  56. DianneApril 6, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I love all the sweet, hopeful buds

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  57. StephanieApril 6, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    budding...emerging....BEcoming spring!!

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  58. SpiderdamaApril 6, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful text and pictures! Great to see things growing:-)

    Hope you have a happy week!

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  59. TheChieftessApril 6, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Love that first shot with the sun flare behind the emerging bud!!! Well done!

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  60. TexWisGirlApril 6, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    beautiful new buds and GORGEOUS skies with the trees reaching up to write on them. :)

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  61. Tracey from Haiku.You.DoApril 6, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Spring is springing! I saw some signs myself today and it felt like a joyous miracle!

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  62. KayApril 6, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Yes! Beautiful! I find often once I get started my camera gets full of all manner of shots like these. Each season has a new accent, color, focus.

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  63. Oakland Daily PhotoApril 7, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Seeing the swelling of buds is always thrilling. Nature's promise is fulfilled again.

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  64. SerlineApril 7, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Beautiful Spring and wonderful sky view!

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  65. Green SpeckApril 7, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Beautiful images ... loved it !!!

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  66. veredit - isabella kramerApril 7, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    What a great and touching post! I love the poetry in your images. slowly, but it comes - Spring again!!!

    hugs from
    isabella

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  67. MaryApril 7, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    You have shown what it is like when spring is just about to burst into color. How is your dog doing? Perhaps next week an update?

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  68. CharleenApril 7, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    I love the rhythm of your poem.

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  69. AnonymousApril 7, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Lovely snaps... ! :)
    I loved your poetry as much as your snaps :D

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  70. Yogi♪♪♪April 7, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Spring is here I do believe.

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  71. LindaApril 7, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful pictures :)
    Thank you for visiting my blog, i hope spring will surprise me soon ;)

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  72. Sherri B.April 7, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful, both words and images...I'm so sorry about your Ellie and her challenges. We are also dealing with our sweet, elderly corgi and her failing health, so I deeply relate to all you're facing.

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  73. Kerry O'ConnorApril 7, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    This is a most inspiring piece of prose poetry. Thank you for sharing your unique vision with us and your gorgeous images always add an extra dimension to your posts.

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  74. anthonynorthApril 7, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Beautiful photos.

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  75. AnonymousApril 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    great shots


    quickening of the chakras

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  76. Libby MeadorApril 7, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Ah,to unravel bit by bit, bud by bud, moment by moment.

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  77. IreneApril 7, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Lovely captures and poem ... I'm still waiting for the snow to disappear. I will pray for higher temperatures :)

    Wish you a nice & creative week

    Irene

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  78. ZosiaApril 7, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    I long for the first buds on trees. We are still waiting for spring in Europe. It's be unusually late this year.

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  79. April GrinawayApril 7, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Spring has Sprung...

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  80. Powell River BooksApril 7, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Very nice shots. The buds are like a promise of good things to come. - Margy

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  81. EG CameraGirlApril 8, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    Lovely inspirational words.

    There's so much potential this time of year. Spring is about to leaf out and bloom.

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  82. SmilingSallyApril 8, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Lovely work, Laura. Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  83. Kim NelsonApril 8, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Focus on the breath. YES! Key! Hope you're well.

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  84. Pride In PhotosApril 8, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Laura, your macros are stunning. How is Ellie doing?

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  85. AnonymousApril 8, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Wonderful! The photography and words are both beautiful.

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  86. Laurie KolpApril 8, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Yes... to cherish and appreciate each moment is a gift.

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  87. SavannahGrannyApril 8, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Such a beautiful post. Thank you for the beautiful narrative and breathtaking pictures.
    Thank you for following, I am a new follower.
    Blessings, Ginger

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  88. Project TaraApril 8, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Really beautiful depth of field work.
    Have a lovely day!

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  91. bjApril 8, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    What a lovely amount of comments you received on this great post....
    Happiest Blue Monday

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  92. MollyApril 8, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Yay for buds and the first happy signs of spring

    Mollyxxx

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  93. Joy HApril 8, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful post and photos! Have a wonderful week :)

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  94. Kay L. DaviesApril 9, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    So beautiful!
    K

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  95. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaApril 9, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Happy Blue Monday! Lovely and crisp :)
    Autumn greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  96. Míriam LuizaApril 15, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Lindas palavras! Belas imagens!

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