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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Sunday, February 22, 2015

I Heart Macro 92






sunlit morning snow
extravagant depths and yet
winter's flowers bloom







Glitterati dust descends
from the highest forest echelons.
I a humble being witness
this majesty from a simple perch,
my bedroom window;
the cheap seats are often best,
don’t you think?

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Thank you everyone for your generous kind comments on last week's 7th Blogiversary post. My head bows toward my heart in gratitude.



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Welcome to Week Ninety-Two
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!






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.



Shine the Divine


Please link back to my blog either by copying and pasting the button provided above on your post, 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 :-)
linking to:
nature notes
makro montag
macro monday 2
skywatchfriday
the weekend in black and white
our world tuesday
haiku my heart
real toads
today's flowers


The I Heart Macro Linky opens tonight, 
Sunday evening at 8pm EST
and remains open for you to share your close-up images all week long!











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72 comments:

  1. KickiFebruary 22, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful nature pictures!

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  2. IleanaFebruary 22, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful photos, dear Laura!

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  3. HilaryFebruary 22, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    My goodness, Laura. What are you doing with flowers in February? Just beautiful.. as are the snowy scenes.. even though I'm sick of the season!

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  4. eileeninmdFebruary 22, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Hello Laura, beautiful macro shots. And the sunlit images are just lovely.. Have a happy day and week ahead!

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  5. ElaFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Beautiful macro shots of nature !
    Greetings

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  6. JohnFebruary 22, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Stunning images Laura.

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  7. Jill Allison BryanFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Love them all but shadows on the snow captured my heart!

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  8. DeniseinVAFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Hi Laura, outstanding macros! I will be linking up later.

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  9. FeliciaFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    your snowy images are lovely as is the flower.

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  10. lina@my home sweet homeFebruary 22, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Belated 7th Blogiversary, Laura.
    Admire your shots. Thanks for dropping by.

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  11. AlettaFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    Really beautiful!!!

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  12. ulla laihoFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    You have a wonderful view from your bedroom window. The light of the sun in the forest is amazing.

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  13. Sumana RoyFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    beautiful Laura!!

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  14. HannahFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    The winter snow in the trees is beautiful, but I'm glad to see you get to enjoy a winter flower too!

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  15. Frau FriedaFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:56 AM

    I'm so sorry. Probably i pressed the wrong button and i not able to delete. Your snowy macros are beautiful! Greetings, Nicole

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  16. Kirstin WrageFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    Dear Laura,
    thank you for this amazing winter pics!
    Wish you a wonderful week.
    Love, Kirstin

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  17. facile et beau - GustaFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:27 AM

    Nice winter scense and beautiful flower.

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  18. Frauke it's me!February 23, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    You're so glad to have snow in winter! We only have rain and it's cold ;-)

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  19. HundenarrFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    Beautiful.
    My Dogs Love the Snow :O)

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  20. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    With all the snow and cold and still the flower blooms...wow! I only linked in with my garden blog as the other blog has a Gratitude Prayer but no macro shot...stop by LivingFromHappiness too if you get a chance...as always thanks Laura for this wonderful meme.

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  21. DragonstarFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Beautiful photos Laura. I added your link to The Weekend in Black and White.

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  22. Forest Dream WeaverFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Wow....what a fabulous view!

    Have a wonderful week Laura,
    Ruby

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  23. Nick VaFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Lovely shots, Laura. Many thanks for hosting.

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  24. Nicola SeaThreePeeO CarpenterFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Wonderful pictures.

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  25. maryaustriaFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Wonderful macros and photos of nature!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  26. abriannaFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    I like the second half of your snowy pictures. Pretty.

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  27. Kim @ Stuff could...February 23, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Such beauty found in the snow!

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  28. Mama ZenFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Lovely winter shots!

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  29. Vilt og vakkertFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Oh, I like these small flowers of the "hassel" ... they will soon bloom outside our door!

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  30. NoraFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    I love the snowy scenes and the buds. Yes the best seats are looking out on the stage of nature.

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  31. PatFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Beautiful words and images. Belated blogiversary wishes to you!

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  32. carol l mckennaFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Love the wintry forrest ~ Great photos!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    What magnificent snowy shots!

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  34. KalantikanFebruary 24, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    They are very beautiful when they pass through your lens!

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  35. EmmaFebruary 24, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Lovely photos, specially the branches. Happy 7 years!

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  36. Robert NicolaescuFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful post.

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  37. psychelynFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    I can see the ice crystal in the flower. It's very beautiful. All the rest of the shots are lovely too.

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  38. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern GardeningFebruary 24, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    The snow on the branches is so beautiful...lovely photographs of the winter views.

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  39. JazzbumpaFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    i hopped over here from the toad garden
    love your pix

    if that is the view from your window
    you have the really good seats

    cheers
    jzb

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  40. Rambling WoodsFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    You took these from inside? Wow..amazing. I agree that some of the best seats are inside, but hubby had to shovel so that I could see out my window and my camera has to stay inside.. stay warm.. hugs...Michelle

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  41. Gillena CoxFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    lovely, winter blooming

    warm wishes

    much love...

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  42. MargaretFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    The shadows on the snow are stunning… a simple perch is often the best!

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  43. Kerry O'ConnorFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Lovely use of metaphor to put us all in the spectator's seat!

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  44. Alexa TFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Love these wintry scenes and I imagine the whole landscape!! So glad to see these aspects from so close... and surely joyful at heart!! A very warm and sunny day!

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  45. Björn RudbergFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Oh I love those cheap seats .. they are the best

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  46. Susie ClevengerFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Gorgeous photos and words...yes, those cheap seats sometimes allow the most magnificent view.

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  47. kaykualaFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    It is so refreshing to see flowers when not rightly expected. Winter flowers are adorable! Great pics Laura!

    Hank

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  48. payal agarwalFebruary 26, 2015 at 2:27 AM

    Beautiful! :)

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  49. bettyl-NZFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:40 AM

    What pretty scenes from the other side of the world! I, too, prefer the cheap seats!

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  50. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    There is surely beauty in your skies and sunlit three trunks - yet I appreciate your love of green as we have here in Australia now.

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  51. Sylvia KFebruary 26, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Terrific captures of so much beauty!! You and Nature do a great job!! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your weekend!

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  52. NatureFootstepFebruary 26, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    taht´s beautiful frosty forests

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  53. Leovi - La Fotografía Efectista AbstractaFebruary 26, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful photos, very handsome fourth photo with the soft play of shadows lights and textures!

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  54. Rosemary Nissen-WadeFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Indeed the cheap seats give you a wonderful view; thank you for sharing. I particularly loved your haiku.

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  55. ArijaFebruary 26, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Sorry I haven't been posting much lately. It has taken all my strength to cope with the continuing extreme heat.
    That does not mean I have stopped praying for you as well as quite a few others in need. Hugs.

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  56. Tammie LeeFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    such beautiful images Laura ~

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  57. Tammie LeeFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    such beautiful images Laura!

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  58. AlFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Beautiful photos - my favorite is the waves of snow. It's hard to bring out any definition in a shot like that but you succeeded!

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  59. magiceyeFebruary 27, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    Lovely macros!!

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  60. Leovi - La Fotografía Efectista AbstractaFebruary 27, 2015 at 3:02 AM

    Very nice all-snowy forest, great photos!

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  61. DerekFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    You've nailed it with this post. Well done!
    Very creativee haiku too.

    Have a great weekend.

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  62. rebeccaFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    so much beauty in all seasons, and so generously celebrated here with you!
    xo

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  63. judieFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Your "cheap seats" have the most beautiful view, and bring soothing, peaceful thoughts.

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  64. MetaFebruary 27, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Så fina vinterbilder där solen smyger sig in.
    Ha en fin fredag
    Kram Meta

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  65. Cathy KellerFebruary 27, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    It's always such a pleasure to visit here. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  66. Magical Mystical TeacherFebruary 27, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    There are many extravagant things in this world, and some of them are tiny!

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  67. carol l mckennaFebruary 27, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Lovely haiku ~ glad you can find some Winter flowers ~ all we have is Snow covering everything!

    Happy Weekend,
    artmusedog and carol

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  68. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2015 at 2:59 AM

    Your haiku reminds me of the intense brightness of snow. It was so glaring, it almost hurt the eyes.

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  69. Anne JeffriesFebruary 28, 2015 at 3:00 AM

    Your haiku reminds me of how intensely white and bright snow is. It almost hurts the eyes at times.

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  70. Charlene N.K.February 28, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Wow, amazing images and a poetry! Love them all!

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  71. HOOTIN ANNIFebruary 28, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Wonderment!!! Such beauty in the colors of winter!

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  72. LeaFebruary 28, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Dear Laura... I love your haiku and that simple, yet profound awareness, of seeing beauty before us no matter the season. That winter bloom says so much... the tenacity of beauty showing at the pinnacle of the bareness of winter...

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