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, February 15, 2014

I Heart Macro Week 40




deep river rushes beneath an ice bridge we stand upon
the dense snow cannot absorb nor hush the sound of life force
 crystalline fibers spun by the skilled hand of arctic winds
entice me to peer over the edge into darkness
mesmerized I marvel at this single moment
offering fragile ephemeral beauty

white on black
a thimble of space
between the place where
a kiss means sudden
death
in these cold birthing waters
swelling belly awaiting
spring


Photos from our recent snowshoeing adventure. 
You can see others here and there will be more to follow.
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Welcome to Week 40 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. 

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linking to:

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our world tuesday
weekend in black and white
macro monday two
poetry pantry
real toads
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Posted by Laura

64 comments:

  1. MTWagginFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    That first shot is amazing!

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  2. MTWagginFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    That first shot is amazing!

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  3. KarenFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    I love the sparkles!

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  4. WayneFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    The crystals are gorgeous!!
    While other may complain, I'm enjoying this weather, although I could *really* use a nice, long motorcycle ride.

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  5. Loredana DonovanFebruary 15, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    Lovely snow crystals and poem! :)

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  6. Vandana SharmaFebruary 15, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    really it shows that no matter what the adversities are, life still goes on............

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  7. UnknownFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:06 AM

    Beautiful! I'm so ready for spring to arrive. I've had enough of the wet and grey weather we've had.

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  8. BirgittaFebruary 16, 2014 at 2:05 AM

    Beautiful art!

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  9. DragonstarFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    I love the curves and sparkles of the third photo. Stunning!

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  10. LolaFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    Beautiful sparkles - and many thanks for hosting!

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  11. Stewart MFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    Great shot of a solid part of the water cycle!!

    My image this week is just a wee bit different - hope it's OK.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  12. Melbourne Australia PhotosFebruary 16, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Beautiful blog post, Laura. Thanks for hosting.

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  13. Brian MillerFebruary 16, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    the swollen belly awaiting spring...there is so much life just under the surface already preparing...waiting to burst forth...it will be here soon...love the structures of the frost....

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  14. MaryFebruary 16, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    Your poem really expresses the 'fragile ephemeral beauty' of this time of year. You do well finding it with both words AND photos.

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  15. Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)February 16, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    As always the images and the verse are simply other-worldy - Mystical, magical, beautiful

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  16. Inger MarieFebruary 16, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful photo!
    Great sunday too you:)

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  17. SusanFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    What a poem. I can see myself crossing that bridge, full of life beneath the frost and pregnant with spring! ANd the photography is gorgeous too.

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  18. HansHBFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Nice serie of photos!

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  19. IleanaFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful photos!

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  20. BLOGitseFebruary 16, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Your shots look familiar! :)

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  21. madhumakhiFebruary 16, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    Isn't it lovely that a river can go on flowing under deep layers of frost. The vitality of life force came gushing through your poetry.

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  22. anthonynorthFebruary 16, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful, as always.

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  23. Tammie LeeFebruary 16, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    wonderful images
    and your words
    are beautifully rich

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  24. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    I loved this Laura--especially the ending--just gorgeous writing

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  25. PatFebruary 16, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Love the close up shots of the ice and snow.
    "crystalline fibers spun by the skilled hand of arctic winds" beautiful!

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  26. NatašekFebruary 16, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    beautiful. love the cold images.

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  27. WabiSabiFebruary 16, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    Oh I just love the way your poem flows in the moment! Beautiful!

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  28. Annette P. (aka LonettA)February 16, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Wonderful serie of photos! Very artistic!

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  29. UnknownFebruary 16, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    ... a place where a kiss means sudden death... that line took me by surprise! Nice work... and those ice images amaze!

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  30. thewiildmagnolaFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    gorgeous ice blings...nature of God.

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  31. HansedeernFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    Uppsss.... Sorry, i have too much pictures :-)
    Have a nice day!

    @ll: Wonderfull serie of photos!
    Hugs Riv

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  32. RajeshFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    Great macros shots.

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  33. RantenFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    Great closeup pictures of the snow!

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  34. RantenFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    Great closeup pictures of the snow!

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  35. Traudi GartendrosselFebruary 17, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    The winter is permanent; great photos!

    Greetings from Germany
    Traudi

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  36. LeoviFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Wonderful photos, nature creates beautiful works of art and exquisitely catches you!

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  37. aspiritofsimplicityFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    won't it be wonderful when we finally find spring.

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  38. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewFebruary 17, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Lovely image of ice and snow...fascinating how snow and ice change in different conditions.

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  39. Jutta.K.February 17, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Wundervoll, diese Eiskristalle, man spürt die Kälte direkt und hört das feine Knistern.
    LG
    Jutta

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  40. GraceFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I am waiting for that spring ~ Wonderful words & photos Laura ~

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  41. Kerry O'ConnorFebruary 17, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Snow and ice seems an unending source of poetry and subject of photography - perhaps because one is always aware how easily it will vanish.

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    gorgeous pen and pix, Laura ~

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  43. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Beautiful macro photos.

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  44. LindyLouMacFebruary 17, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    What amazing images and wonderful words.

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  45. Sherry Blue SkyFebruary 17, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Beautiful, the patterns ice crystals make above the river.........we have a few spots under ice around here too and they are breathtaking!

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  46. MaryFebruary 17, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Your shots are stunning! And like always so wonderful words!

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Stunning shots of the snow. Lovely poem.

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  48. MargaretFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Swelling belly - oh that is magnificent. I do so look forward to the birthing of spring

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  49. Vandana SharmaFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    we all long for spring

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    What delicate photos!

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  51. AnastasiaFebruary 18, 2014 at 1:49 AM

    absolutely love your writing and am so happy to find your blog.

    i am a beginner at meditating and your wonderful blog and resources will be most helpful!

    stacy lynn mar
    http://warningthestars.blogspot.com/

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  52. kaykualaFebruary 18, 2014 at 3:33 AM

    Beautiful pics as always. The talents behind the shutters are too apparent to ignore.Well done Laura!

    Hank

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  53. Icy BCFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    These are fantastic macro shots, Laura!

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  54. IndraniFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Amazing detailed shot!

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  55. Rambling WoodsFebruary 18, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Lovely crystals to see Laura..I hope you are doing OK..hugs..Michelle

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  56. Alex DissingFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    I can definitely see how your photos inspire poetry. Beautiful pictures!

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  57. Laurie KolpFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Lovely... especially:

    white on black
    a thimble of space
    between the place where
    a kiss means sudden
    death

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  58. Myrna R.February 18, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    "Swelling belly awaiting Spring." I like that. The pictures are stunning. So dramatic. Nature can certainly fill our need for the spectacular.
    Take care Laura.

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  59. GraceFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    Beautiful as always Laura ~

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  60. Ginny BrannanFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the lovely imagery in photos and words. There is something so delicate and fragile of ice forming over rushing water. And I really loved the allusion of "birthing" into spring. Beautiful. (Came back to share a comment. It would have been here earlier, but could not find where to post, learned did not scroll down far enough! Oops!)

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  61. Powell River BooksFebruary 19, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    I need to take a class on macro photography. - Margy

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  62. moniFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Dear Laura,
    wonderful pictures, thank you for show us♥
    Wish you a nice day
    moni

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  63. kissed by an angelFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    Dear Laura,
    How much I love the way you write!!! So, so beautiful!
    I also like your pictures of these fragile ice structures!
    I hope you enjoy a good time :)
    Lots of love,
    Katrin

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