Cold * Snowy * Icy * Wet * Urban * Reflective * Stimulating * Awakening * Noisy
Slippery * Slushy * Surprisingly Sunny (the day we flew out!)
Need I say more?
I have great admiration for those who live and work in these cold climates on a full-time basis — not easy! I recently traveled to New York with my husband for a business trip and had the "opportunity" to experience winter there, firsthand. We ended up getting snowbound and spent a day of forced relaxation which turned out to be delightful. These are a few interpretations of my time while there.
RISE
Your passion asks only that you rise towards her light.
— Diane Varner
FLY!
This day, this moment... it is time to fly.
— 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
LOSE MY HEAD
In the midst of a dry winter, the grip got tighter... so to not lose my head.
— Diane Varner
ABLAZE
The morning light spoke … go forth and vibrantly set your world ablaze.
— Diane Varner
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
SOFT BREEZE
With one soft breeze, we bid farewell and reach towards the future.
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Happy New Year to all!
Thank you so very much for your boundless support for my photography.
Here's to NEW BEGINNINGS. May it be so, for each of us!
— Diane Varner
EARLY MORNING MEMORIES
Wishing it possible to fly into these early morning memories.
Instead, I perch on this branch of life and lovingly remember...
— Diane Varner
