Shine the Divine:

Creativity IS a Spiritual Practice

When we see through our hearts, we recognize that every single one of us is infused with creativity. Divine Sparks are embedded in everyone and everything. It's up to us to be courageous, to look and listen deeply, to find the sparks, gather and release them back into the universe, transformed into something new. Join me as we wake up to the sacred-ordinary blessings waiting to greet us each and every day.

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Saturday, August 31, 2013

I Heart Macro Week 16



listen with your heart
let kindness be your offering
love aligned with love
forgiveness shines from faces
bright with the promise of t’shuvah
turning towards each other
towards our selves and
towards the ONE.



The Days of Awe are drawing near, L’shanah Tova to all of my Jewish friends and family. May the whole world know peaceful moments, sweetness and joy as the world is born anew, this Rosh Hashanah.





Welcome to our Sixteenth Week of I Heart Macro

"Pure awareness transcends thinking... It allows you to look at the world once again with open eyes. And when you do so, a sense of wonder and quiet contentment begins to reappear in your life."~Mark Williams and Danny Pennman, from Mindfulness An Eight-Week Plan For Finding Peace In A Frantic World

It is time for YOU to share the love up-close with YOUR
I Heart Macro offerings!

Shine the Divine




Enjoy slowing down with your camera, paying full attention, observing beauty and curiosities many people pass right by. Your generosity of spirit and keen eyes may open the door to miniscule miracles and mirth others would not have access to otherwise. Feel free to include poetry, prose and thoughts your macro photo or series inspire(s) in you. Writing is completely optional for participation. Straight out of the camera (SOC), edited, color, black and white; anything goes as long as you bring the viewer near to whatever it is that drew your heart's attention and "woke you up" to full presence.

Please link back to my blog either using the button provided or by linking the words "I Heart Macro" back to my blog with this link: shinethedivinecreativityisaspiritualpractice.com. By sharing the link, visitors to your blog will learn about this meme and have a chance to participate as well if they so choose. 

Visit each other...
S  p  r  e  a  d  the  LOVE. Thanks :-)

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59 comments:

  1. Minoru SaitoAugust 31, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Hi! Nice captures. They are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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  2. Sandy CarlsonAugust 31, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your faith in this post, too. What a beautiful reflection. I am very grateful.

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  3. SquirrelQueenAugust 31, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    What wonderful finds for this week. I love looking for heart shapes in nature.
    Happy Weekend!

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  4. Beverley BairdAugust 31, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    What a beautiful poem and photos!

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  5. BirdieAugust 31, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Beautiful. You have a good eye for the small things that most people don't notice.

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  6. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 1, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Beautiful words Laura and lovely photos.

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  7. Gunilla BäckSeptember 1, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Beautiful post, Laura! Have a happy day!

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  8. BirgittaSeptember 1, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Beautiful photos and poem!

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  9. Pearl MapleSeptember 1, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    Fabulous photos and words to match thank you for sharing the inspiration

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  10. Stewart MSeptember 1, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Hi there - nice picture and words. Its always interesting to find shapes which are basically a human idea, formed naturally.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  11. Wayne (Woody), whateverSeptember 1, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Shells and rocks are a beautiful discovery.

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  12. Nick V.September 1, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Great captures! Thanks for hosting.

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  13. carol l mckennaSeptember 1, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Such beautiful words to inspire us all and fantastic photos ~ happiness to you ~
    carol, xo

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  14. JohnSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    What great photographs, you ahve such a great eye!

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  15. PatSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Insightful words of inspiration. You did a wonderful job blending the two uniquely and beautifully shaped stones.

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  16. Deb ShuckaSeptember 1, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Your beautiful pictures and perfect words always leave me feeling more connected to life and more complete. Thank you.

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  17. Mama ZenSeptember 1, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Lovely captures!

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  18. LeoviSeptember 1, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Beautiful Compositions, yes, I like your exquisite hearts!

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  19. A wondering starSeptember 1, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Thank you very much for sharing these beautiful images,
      and your words are always so filled with wisdom!

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  20. Poetic ShutterbugSeptember 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Interesting subject with fantastic photos. The words are truly inspirational. Great post.

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  21. ❀~Myrna~❀September 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Cool Pics!

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Great captures with beautiful words :)

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  23. FollygirlSeptember 1, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Hi...
    my entry.. a rose for you!
    wonbderful pictures--- thank you!

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  24. Christine K.September 1, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    lovely macros and inspiring words!

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  25. HildeSeptember 1, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Beautiful words and photos, Laura. Thank you for sharing!

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  26. KalantikanSeptember 1, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Those are lovely stone collections, i love getting colored stones from our beach and giving them to friends and officemates!

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  27. Seraphina´s PhantasieSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    Hi Laura,
    your photo is amazing ! Sorry, but the Linky tool was so lazy and now its twice...
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  28. Gemma WisemanSeptember 2, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Such lovely stone shapes in macro. Delightful

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  29. HannahSeptember 2, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    L'shanah tova to you, Laura! The different textures and colors of stone and shell are interesting. Life is precious, my 10 year old granddaughter just had surgery for an appendectomy. At least it is laparoscopic now and easier to recover from.

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  30. Forest Dream WeaverSeptember 2, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    It's amazing how many heart shapes we can find when we look closely.
    Lovely photos!

    Ruby

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  31. TracySeptember 2, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Such lovely, lovely images, Laura... The shell "ear", there is something so special and tender about that one, I think. "let kindness be your offering" I will carry these words with me today... And do them. :o) ((HUGS))

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  32. Linda aka Crafty GardenerSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    After adding my image to your linky I am then prompted to return to the site hosting and it does not return me to your site page. Not sure if it has been mentioned to you before.

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  33. earthenmagicSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    ...(O:

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  34. HuldraSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful hearts of nature :)

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  35. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 2, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    The images are lovely -- magical. And as always your words. Thank you for the gift of your blog and this meme. (We were on the road this weekend, so I will be back next time) .

    Have a Blessed Holy Week and Day Laura.

    (And please don't ever worry about not visiting, especially during this time. You already do so much.)

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  36. DebbieSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    This is just so lovely Laura, and so fun to see you at it's all about purple!!

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  37. Susie ClevengerSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Such beautiful images and words...such a sense of peace when I visit here.

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  38. Sherry Blue SkySeptember 2, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Gloriously beautiful photos, Laura, such cool groupings of natural objects. I used to find heart shaped rocks all the time........love the sweetness of your wish and blessing, too. Blessings to you and yours at this special time.

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  39. Brian MillerSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    smiles. this is lovely...forgiveness does give quite a glow...i like the listening with the heart as well....

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  40. ed pilollaSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    inspiring words and lovely photos. kindness the offering...

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  41. Kerry O'ConnorSeptember 3, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Such amazing heart-shapes to be found in nature.

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  42. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    How very beautiful!

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  43. CarverSeptember 3, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful shots.

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  44. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Lovely work Laura--I too always find a sense of peace here---and I thank you for that

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Beautiful photos - thanks for the lovely words. k.

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  46. Kate MiaSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    That is beautiful impetus for love..my friend...

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  47. eileeninmdSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Lovely collection of shells and heart shaped rocks! The poem is beautiful too, thank you for sharing. Have a happy week!

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  48. EllaSeptember 3, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful! YOU always make me feel calm and peaceful!
    Thank you for this vision~
    :D

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  49. diefahrradfrauSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Although I´m late, I want to let you know how much I got inspired by your ideas. I quoted you and linked back to your blog in my latest post:
    http://bikelovin.blogspot.de/2013/09/slowing-down.html
    Thanks for your work!
    Christiane

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  50. Myrna R.September 4, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Today several posts are reminding me of kindness. Incredible that I'd need reminding, but we can always go deeper and deeper into love.

    By the way, I don't share them, but you've got me focusing a lot on flowers. I take the pics and look at the details over again. What a good spiritual exercise. Thanks laura.

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  51. Rambling WoodsSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Oh how lovely and full of gentle energy... hugs to you. Michelle

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  52. MargaretSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    ....towards the ONE. And we so easily lose track of that very patient "One" .

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  53. HilarySeptember 5, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful as always, Laura.

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  54. NonnieSeptember 5, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    love each unique stone heart pleading to be recognized as something warm, not cold hearted!

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  55. ayalaSeptember 5, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Shana Tova, Laura. I wish you and yours health and happiness.

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  56. rumaSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:06 AM



    Hello, Laura.

    　　It is my joy to share your wonderful work.
    　　And sweet message charms my heart.

    　　I pray for your happiness and world peace.
    　 Thank you World-wide LOVE, and your Support.

    Have a good weekend. From Japan, ruma ❃

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  57. CharleneSeptember 6, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    All the stones above are so lovely! And they're presented in a nice way.

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  58. teriSeptember 7, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    So 16 weeks have gone by since you started the I heart Macro. Well you have made a beautiful community. I think I am back and have my post ready to be included in this weeks I Heart Macro... one thing tho' it is not macro. Sending you so much love, <3 Blessings during Rosh Hashanah.

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  59. LadyD PianoSeptember 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Wonderful treasures in nature. I LOVE hearts. Thanks for the inspiration. My grandson and I will look for them along our walks.

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