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Ancient Wind
There’s something about standing here at the entryway of the Whitney Portal. Just be still and listen. The mountain doesn’t need to announce its existence, just being there is overwhelmingly enough. Water just sings its way down to the valley. And that wind! That ancient wind that blows from the high Sierras to the mighty…
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July 4th
It’s hard to believe July 4th is gone almost a week now. Sometimes it feels like jet leg after vacation, switching from vacation zone back to daily life. Looking back at the pictures I took, some normal street shots from Columbia Old Town. A little boy insists on following me and being in the picture,…
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I’m Already on My Way
“If we stop for a moment, it is possible to perceive a pattern in our lives, the motivators that have influenced us become more obvious. We’re able to see life unfolding from both ends at once, coming into the present moment. But until we have got to a certain point of realization, this is not…
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Scent of Life
While organizing my perfume cabinet, it was like opening Pandora’s Box. My first bottle of perfume was Dior Poison; another is Chanel No.5, I love the name and fame; then there’s lighter scents from Estee Lauder, Pleasure, more light-hearted and playful… going through these old perfumes is like going back to the past, they each…
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Collage
During heat wave, even the sunset seems steaming. While I was trying to take the shot, ran into an intruder, a hurry-some little skunk ran towards me, close enough for me to get a good shot. I had to make some gestures to hint to him that I’m here too. Off he goes. Next I…
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Sunflower Field
Standing in front of an invigorating sunflower field, the sunflowers are like smiling faces looking up towards sun. Accept without any condition, every inch you give in becomes part of you and your power, your heart becomes more soft and spacious when it’s open, especially open to light and love. Ultimately, love is to embrace…
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Life Energy
Love seeing new growth, even though don’t know what they are; they are life, growing energy, in present continuous tense.
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Oak Tree
On my way home, a perfectly shaped Oak tree stands out, just starting to sprout new buds. With a gnarled trunk and huge canopy, like an ancient bonsai, it poses quite a contrast from those tiny tender fresh buds, like many tiny hands reaching out to life. Life doesn’t miss any corner, going through every inch,…
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A Date with Spring
Friday night, there’s still light outside, daylight is getting longer, and it’s warmer. Rarely, I am caught up on all the things on my to-do list, and decided to sit in the yard. For a moment, I felt guilty, even grabbed a book to read. As if I’m wasting time if do nothing, just sit…
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Pilgrims in Tibet
I wanted to share this story which I shared with my Yoga class yesterday, the theme was gratitude. Many years ago, I visited Lhasa, Tibet and their downtown: Barkhor Street, like Santana row for San Jose. When we arrived there, it’s packed with vendors and full of people: tourists like us, vendors and bargainers. And…