For 31 years, we would
stretch out our arms
and greet one another.
Until one day,
she was no longer.
- Diane
THERE IS LIGHT
President Joe Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris - thank you!
-Diane
MOMENT OF MELODY
a soulful moment
joyful birdsong
melancholy lifts
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May we protect our beautiful environment.
- Diane
ENTANGLED
Intertwined among the dense,
entangled branches is a sense of order
that only Mother Nature can provide.
- Diane
WITH YOU
If only… to touch the ethereal edges of timelessness and awaken,
engaged in the present, with you.
Happy Birthday Mom. I miss you.
with love, Diane
PAUSE
yet another path before me
one with light and lightness
pause, whispers the fallen limb
look before you and behind you
what was and will be
will never be again
- Diane Varner
BROKEN LIMBS
beyond the broken limbs
lies yet another path
of insight and inspiration
Broke my foot speed-jump-roping last week. It's been a humbling experience as I hobble along. Always room for more learned compassion for myself and for others who struggle with mobility issues. The good news is, I'm still standing upright! No need for sympathy here — I'm going to take advantage of the down time and create LOTS of beautiful images.
PS: My daily walks will continue, just in a smaller radius for awhile.
- Diane Varner
EXTENDS BEYOND
Do we shape the world or does the world shape us? No doubt, the elements of this complex world influence and shape our beliefs and ideas from the moment we are born. Yet, I believe we each have the ability to transform ourselves in ways that extends beyond our initial conditioning. We begin by asking ourselves questions that challenge what we were taught and open ourselves to the intuitive wisdom inside.
My views were inspired by a film that I found to be very thought provoking. I encourage you to check it out. I think it will move you to ask more questions about life — questions that might lead to answers and actions that could make our world and ourselves, all the more beautiful.
“The Lottery of Birth” - http://www.creatingfreedom.info ~ View on Hulu: http://www.hulu.com/watch/567185
FOREVER
If only for a moment, to remain here forever.
— Diane Varner
INNER STRENGTH
With inner strength, we strive to extend out and beyond life's numbing cold.
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Memories of Harrogate, England - January 2013
