There is a subtle beauty in everything, unasking of our attention but wholly deserving of it. The deep joy of appreciation can only be found by eyes that see, and so the cultivation of eyes that clearly see is critical. If we can find a place of calm in the mind – beyond stories, distractions, and thought – we can drop into the simple experience of what is and begin to see clearly.
I’m about to embark on pilgrimage to Japan. This is the third time I’ve planned this trip (once …
(continued from Part 4: Land of the Giants)
Winnipeg, the starting point for this whole journey, is located at almost the exact center of North America – pretty much as far from any ocean as you can get. At this point in the trip, to roll over yet another hill and see the endless blue horizon stretch out across the sky was quite the milestone. Crossing California’s dry interior, we reached the refreshing sea air just a bit north of Los Angeles. Here, at a crossroads…
This bridge keeps photobombing my pictures.