photo-philosophy featuring original photography
“I am filled time and again
with a heart-aching wonder
when I think
of the fire
and frost of memories
of the everlastingness
of love
the solace
of family
and the power
of prayer.”
― Sanober Khan, Turquoise Silence
Eastern Plains of Colorado
“I have been finding treasures in places I did not want to search. I have been hearing wisdom from tongues I did not want to listen. I have been finding beauty where I did not want to look. And I have learned so much from journeys I did not want to take. Forgive me, O Gracious One; for I have been closing my ears and eyes for too long. I have learned that miracles are only called miracles because they are often witnessed by only those who can can see through all of life’s illusions. I am ready to see what really exists on other side, what exists behind the blinds, and taste all the ugly fruit instead of all that looks right, plump and ripe.”
― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem
Sunrise Alpine Glow
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
“I have not yet lost a feeling of wonder, and of delight, that this delicate motion should reside in all the things around us, revealing itself only to him who looks for it. To see the world for a moment as something rich and strange is the private reward of many a discovery.” ~Edward M. Purcell
The Tetons, Wyoming
“Give your light to the world and add your own special voice to the chorus of life.”
The Sneffels Range of the San Juan Mountains, Colorado
“The spiritual life is not achieved by denying one part of life for the sake of another. The spiritual life is achieved only by listening to all of life and learning to respond to each of its dimensions wholly and with integrity.” ~Joan D. Chittister, Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: Living the Rule of St. Benedict Today
Hallett Peak over Dream Lake
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
“Recognize the remarkable individuals in your life who help you envision a world far beyond yourself.”
― Bill Courtney, Against the Grain: A Coach’s Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love
WILD Feature, Peak Week, Day 4 –
American Bison
Buck Mountain (right), Static Peak (left)
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
I’ve known remarkable people throughout my entire life – my parents, a high school English teacher, a boss that gave me a second chance, a mentor who once accused me of being “a dollar chasing a dime” 😬, my daughters, my wife Toni (my favorite human) …and a thousand other points of light that touched my life in profound ways. There is no such thing as a “self made man/woman” no one is an island. We are infinitely entwined with the world and the universe around us – physically, emotionally, environmentally, spiritually in every way. And you are just as important to others as they are to you. Don’t ever doubt that. Keep giving of yourself even when you are not getting the response you hope for. Stay loving, stay kind, stay hopeful.
Thank you for being in my life!
“Healing is essential for lasting change. …healing is a transformation, not just a quick fix… what has become fragmented or separated, injured or diseased must be made whole again, or perhaps made whole for the first time.” ― Sharon Weil, ChangeAbility
DougArt
“rapha”
“It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are still alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger for them.” ― George Eliot
Cache La Poudre River
Colorado
Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss. Thankfully, we can start today to seek out new ones!
White-tailed Deer (Buck)
North Park, Colorado
“This day, you are free, because you have chosen to be free – and because of your choice, your days of insignificance are over.”
― A.J. Darkholme, Rise of the Morningstar
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
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