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15 Jan 2022

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 6–8

Golden Gate, 2012

Golden Gate, 2012




“The day which 
we fear as our last 
is but the birthday
of eternity.”

—Seneca


1 Jan 2022

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 6–7





“Success
is peace of mind which is
a direct result of self-satisfaction in 
knowing you did your best to become
the best that you are capable
of becoming.”

—John R. Wooden

Winter Moon, 2021

Winter Moon, 2021

15 Dec 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 6–6

Grey Matter, 2014

Grey Matter, 2014



“Clarity in the present moment uncovers landmarks for understanding the past
and the future.    

—rmh²


1 Dec 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 6–5







“Nearly all 
the best things that came
to me in life have been unexpected, 
unplanned by me.”

—Carl Sandburg


Winter Dewscape, 2021

Winter Dewscape, 2021

15 Nov 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 6–4

Verdant Light, 2021

Verdant Light, 2021






“The most wasted of all days 
 is one without laughter.”

—e. e. cummings


1 Nov 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 6–3






                 “Without solitude, 
                 no serious work is
                         possible.” 

                  —Pablo Picasso

Solitude, 2021

Solitude, 2021

15 Oct 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 6–2

Waterfall, 2021

Waterfall, 2021

 









"Stand like a mountain,     
flow like water."

—Lao Tzu

1 Oct 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 6–1





 “Use your smile to change 
the world; don’t let the world 
change your smile.”

—Chinese Proverb 

Twilight Flow, 2020

Twilight Flow, 2020

15 Sep 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 5–24

Morning Glory, 2017

Morning Glory, 2017






      Be still and know that I am God.
      Be still and know that I am.
      Be still and know.
      Be still.
      Be.









1 Sep 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 5–23







“Worry never robs 
tomorrow of its sorrow, 
it only saps today 
of its joy.”

—Leon Buscaglia

Flower Meadow, 2021

Flower Meadow, 2021

15 Aug 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 5–22

Lotus Pond, 2021

Lotus Pond, 2021








“Wealth is the ability 
to fully experience life.”

—Henry David Thoreau  

1 Aug 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 5–21



Every time you find yourself “stuck in a moment” — such as dwelling in negative or unpleasant memories, simply put them in an imaginary box. Be sure to gift-wrap them with shiny paper and ribbons — the more colorful, the better!

Out of sight and out of mind, these learning experiences wrapped with the perspective of time remind us of how much we‘ve learned — and how, by prizing them as gifts of wisdom and maturity, we can pass them along to all whom we meet, just merely by being ourselves.

—rmh² 

Beetle on a Stump, 2021

Beetle on a Stump, 2021

15 Jul 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 5–20

Sunrise Elm, 2014

Sunrise Elm, 2014






“God seems to send us on
the path toward our own wholeness 
not by eliminating the obstacles, 
but by making use of them.”

—Richard Rohr

1 Jul 2021

Seeds of Wisdom: Vol 5–19





“Life ought to be
a struggle of desire
toward adventures whose
nobility will fertilize
the soul.”

—Rebecca West
Clouds and Sunlight, 2021

Clouds and Sunlight, 2021

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